This week, HOBI’s employee spotlight shines on a father of two with strong attention to detail and a deep appreciation for family time. Part of the ITAD process involves repairing devices for resale, and Greg Jocke oversees the transfer from one lifecycle to another.
Too often, functional laptops, tablets, and phones end up stranded in warehouses—or worse, recycled—because they’re still tied to MDM controls. That’s not just an IT hiccup. It’s millions in lost recovery value and a direct hit to ESG progress.
Most enterprises underestimate ITAD budgeting, leading to hidden costs, compliance risks, and lost ROI. From treating ITAD as an afterthought to choosing vendors on price alone, this post explores five common mistakes and how to avoid them. Learn how smarter budgeting transforms ITAD into a driver of value and sustainability.
IT assets impact more than IT budgets. They shape ROI, compliance, and ESG outcomes. Discover how aligning the 5 phases of the IT asset lifecycle with enterprise budget cycles can help reduce costs, mitigate risks, and maximize value recovery through smarter ITAD planning.
This week, HOBI welcomed its newest team member, Steven Saunders, a newlywed and fitness junkie with a love for the outdoors and a passion for connecting with people. An Arizona native, Steven grew up in a small mountain town that fostered his love of cool weather and all things outdoors. He moved from the mountain terrain of Sierra Vista to the rolling plains of Texas, trading nicer weather for spicier food, where he recently joined the HOBI business development team.
Remote device locks may seem minor, but they’re costing enterprises millions. When devices aren’t properly de-provisioned, they can’t be resold—undermining ITAD ROI and ESG goals. Learn how proactive lock removal safeguards profitability, strengthens compliance, and advances sustainability.
Delaying IT asset decommissioning creates hidden risks. Idle devices expose sensitive data, weaken chain-of-custody, invite compliance failures, and lose resale value by the day. Learn how a secure ITAD strategy protects data, ensures regulatory compliance, and recovers maximum ROI — turning a costly delay into a competitive advantage.
Discover why Q4 is the best time for enterprise IT asset disposition (ITAD). Maximize device buyback ROI, improve ESG reporting, and strengthen compliance with secure ITAD before year-end.
Mobile devices have skyrocketed in popularity within the last decade, and AI may be increasing the device trade-in rate. With new models released annually, many people trade in their old devices every year or two. Rising prices and more rapid deployments of technology have caused many consumers to keep their devices longer; however, recent data shows that upgrade timing is being shaped by a mixture of mobile provider promotions and emerging interest in on-device AI, which could cause a decline in device reuse.
Battery fires continue to increase globally each year, spurring a need for proper IT asset disposition. July marked a new high for battery-related fires, with 56 reported fire incidents, the most ever recorded in a single month, according to Ryan Fogelman. Since 2016, Fogelman has been compiling and publishing “The Reported Waste & Recycling Facility Fire In The US/CAN”. As the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Fire Rover, Fogelman speaks regularly on the scope of…