Earlier this year, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) proposed regulations that would strengthen U.S. government oversight of discarded electronic waste export policies that affect U.S. regulations. The agency’s proposed rule could restrict certain electronic waste exports altogether, requiring those items to be disposed of domestically. Permissible electronic waste exports under the proposed…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent 5G technology, reverse logistics and asset management related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 12/17-12/21. 5G will likely be a niche technology for yearsDespite the constant excited chatter surrounding 5G mobile technology, researchers believe that 5G will remain a relatively niche technology until 2025. Professional…
With the winter holiday just around the corner, HOBI International Inc. would like to wish all of you a happy holiday season surrounded by family and friends. We also would like to gently remind you to please recycle during all your holiday festivities. To help you kick off your joyous celebrations on an eco-friendly and…
You may have heard of the term ‘shadow IT’ buzzing around the tech scene. If you haven’t, ‘shadow IT’ is essentially the usage of unmanaged applications in a business environment. When regular users install and begin using an unauthorized app without the knowledge of IT, this means they are de facto shadow IT. At face…
Reverse logistics is one of the fastest developing areas of the logistics industry that is facing continuous changes in its scope and significance. The reverse logistics industry involves activities aimed at reuse and recycling efforts and covers a wide variety of subjects and industries including electronic waste. As a result of globalization, businesses have faced…
Deloitte researchers believe that the fifth-generation (5G) mobile network is unlikely to be adopted rapidly, with the technology likely to be relatively niche as far as 2025. The professional services firm’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications Predictions 2019 report, suggests 4G/LTE will remain the predominant mobile communication technology for the foreseeable future – despite the nearing…