As a change in industry standards, value-added IT asset disposition services encompass several facets of the business. vITAD, a term pioneered by HOBI to describe this change, is an expansion of traditional ITAD service offerings and now includes services like remote managing and ESG reporting. One service revolves around non-traditional assets such as data centers, and partnering with a vITAD provider ensures a single vendor takes care of all your data center needs.
Data Erasure
Data centers are the central hub for enterprise and employee data, often making them targets for data theft. Protecting data centers from hackers is critical, even during disposition. vITAD providers like HOBI offer a myriad of data center services, including data destruction. Many assume that a quick reset will suffice when retiring IT assets. However, a device reset does not erase data from hardware, and leaving data on data centers during disposition makes them vulnerable to hackers. vITAD service providers offer data erasure in addition to data security services, ensuring that no data breaches occur throughout the disposition process. HOBI uses an internally developed data erasure tool, HOBI Shield, that completely erases data from a device.
Relocation
Often, companies relocate their data centers, which can become a headache without trained professionals. vITAD providers offer data center relocation services, including decommissioning and reverse logistics, to ensure your assets arrive safely from point A to point B. ITAD providers alleviate the burden for enterprises and ensure data centers are dismantled in an environmentally responsible manner. ITAD providers also prioritize value recovery during the disposition process for still-useful equipment.
Refurbishment & Remarketing
Remarketing retired assets increases asset value and helps provide IT equipment to those seeking to save money or those without access. HOBI leverages its extensive network and market expertise to give remarketing asset services and repair and refurbishment services. Asset remarketing also helps contribute to a circular economy by reusing assets rather than throwing them away.
With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, HOBI understands that every data center has unique challenges and requirements and offers customized solutions designed to meet clients’ specific needs.
HOBI’s data center services include project management, secure chain-of-custody reverse logistics, data destruction and security, relocation, decommissioning, and asset remarketing and recycling. HOBI prioritizes data security and takes every precaution to protect our client’s personal information. Our R2v3, RIOS, and ISO-14001 certifications ensure all equipment is processed with full legislation compliance.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.