After merging two medical device companies, the combined HR team lacked visibility into where protected health information and other sensitive records were stored, forcing them to retain everything and driving up costs and compliance risk. Iron Mountain’s records‑management software helped by mapping, classifying, and indexing all records across both organizations, identifying which items had reached the end of their retention and could be securely destroyed in a defensible manner. This standardized policy enforcement, reduced storage and audit risk, and gave the company clear control over its information lifecycle while supporting post‑merger governance and compliance.

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