Mobility Manages Services

Device Reuse: The Circle of Mobile Lifecycle Management

IT asset disposition consists of responsible e-waste management, but the ITAD process looks a little different for mobile assets. Most mobile devices contain Lithium-Ion batteries, making them more challenging to dispose of than electronics without LIBs. Mobile devices can also be reused, making the disposition process more unique than traditional IT assets. Discover how mobile device disposition is unique by walking through the mobile lifecycle management process.

Katelyn Harrison February 5, 2025

ITAD

Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on the ITAD Industry

On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The tariffs include a 25 percent duty on imports from Canada and Mexico, a reduced 10 percent rate on Canadian energy products, and a 10% duty on imports from China. Agreements with Canada and Mexico suspended the tariffs against those countries for 30 days on Jan. 3.

Michael Blankenship February 4, 2025

Data Center Services

Secure & Sustainable ITAD Services for Data Centers

As data centers continue to grow and evolve, so does the need for secure and responsible IT asset disposition (ITAD). Managing retired IT equipment requires data security, compliance, and sustainability expertise. Without a proper ITAD strategy, businesses risk data breaches, regulatory fines, and environmental harm.

Michael Blankenship February 3, 2025

HOBI-offers repair and remarketing services for device reuse

Mobility Manages Services

Logitech Offers Repair Parts for Device Reuse

Device reuse is a key solution to reducing global e-waste, and more companies are re-evaluating repair policies to accommodate the growing demand for device repair. The Right to Repair movement began in 2012 when Massachusetts passed a right-to-repair law for vehicles and has since spread to mobile devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets. More companies are implementing repair policies and partnering with vendors for device reuse services.

Katelyn Harrison January 30, 2025

ITAD

Back-to-School ITAD: Retailers Accept Retired Electronics

Proper e-waste disposal begins with proper IT asset management, which students can accomplish simply by ensuring their old electronics are disposed of properly. Many are deterred by the lack of knowledge on where to take excess devices. Popular retailers like Best Buy and Walmart and service providers like AT&T often offer drop-off programs to assist with proper e-waste disposition.

Katelyn Harrison January 29, 2025

ITAD

Benefits of Partnering with a WBE-Certified ITAD Provider

A WBE certification is specifically for women-owned businesses and validates the company is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman. To achieve WBE Certification, women-owned businesses complete a formal documentation and site visit process administered by one of WBENC’s 14 regional partner organizations. Partnering with a WBE-certified ITAD provider offers many enterprise benefits, including diversity, tax incentives, and meeting ESG goals.

Katelyn Harrison January 28, 2025

Mobility Manages Services

Device Reuse is Shaping the E-Waste Industry

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world and will continue to increase as technology rapidly evolves. E-waste disposal resources are in high demand, and ITAD facilities like HOBI are the primary disposal method for many companies. ITAD enterprises go beyond simple disposition and ensure clients get the most out of used IT equipment with value-added services that maximize device value after retirement.

Katelyn Harrison January 27, 2025

Reverse Logistics

Incorporate Reverse Logistics Into Your ITAD Plan

A key component of ITAD is IT Asset management, which includes asset storage, data security, reuse, and reverse logistics. Logistics are typically an afterthought but can become costly if not organized beforehand. As one of the many services an ITAD provider like HOBI has to offer, reverse logistics increases accountability in ITAM, protects data before it is wiped, and enables device reuse with asset relocation. Incorporating reverse logistics into your ITAD plan will reduce costs and benefit enterprises.

Katelyn Harrison January 23, 2025

ITAD

ITAD Enterprises Provide Solutions for E-waste Crisis

Technology is produced at staggering rates, with approximately 9 billion electronics manufactured annually worldwide. A lack of education and disposal resources has resulted in a global e-waste crisis, making ITAD enterprises highly demanded. IT asset disposition facilities like HOBI provide services as solutions to e-waste. Services such as repair and remarketing, safe battery removal, and electronics recycling enable safe, environmentally sound e-waste disposal and contribute to a circular economy.

Katelyn Harrison January 22, 2025

IT Asset Management

IT Asset Management: Severe Weather Damage Prevention

As the weather fluctuates, IT asset management strategies should also change, and it is essential to know how to prevent damage during severe weather. Severe weather consists of anything that can damage IT assets, such as freezing temperatures, triple-digit heat, or thunderstorms that could cause a power surge.

Katelyn Harrison January 21, 2025

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