Mobile devices are the most commonly used form of electronics, with 8.58 billion mobile subscribers reported to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 2022, surpassing the global population of 7.95 billion. Technology is prevalent in society, and mobile devices are beloved for their convenience, but rising prices are causing consumers to use their devices longer or purchase used devices over new ones. Device reuse is becoming more popular, and can help save an enterprise money on IT assets. Partnering with a vITAD provider that offers mobile asset management services to maximize asset value saves enterprise funds and protects data after retirement, contributing to a circular economy.
Repair & Refurbishment
When IT assets like desktops, printers, laptops, tablets, and phones are retired, many have simply been upgraded and can still be used. IT asset disposition providers offer repair and refurbishment services that help restore devices to their original cosmetic condition before they are remarketed for reuse. This process also repairs any internal damage, including battery replacements and data erasure.
Redeployment & Reuse
Repair and refurbishment prepares retired assets for redeployment. Asset redeployment helps save budget funds by utilizing assets already in storage, which will improve control of asset storage, increase warehouse space, and prevent unnecessary spending. Storing an abundance of IT assets can lead to an overflow of hardware, and over time, equipment can pile up and crowd the warehouse. The redeployment of old assets provides extra storage space and reduces the amount of equipment lying around, making asset storage control much more straightforward. Partnering with a vITAD provider for device reuse is also environmentally beneficial. Remarketing retired IT assets for reuse keeps them in circulation longer and out of the waste stream, contributing to a circular economy.
Donation Programs
Donation programs are a value-added ITAD service that helps provide electronics to those without access. Many companies are now seeking out these electronics donation programs to maximize the value of their retired hardware and give old IT assets a second lifecycle. Helping bridge the gap between those with access to technology and those without is an excellent way for enterprises to accomplish ESG social criteria by helping their community. Mobile asset management can also help an organization achieve environmental goals.
HOBI provides post-launch Mobile Lifecycle Management (MLM) for Mobility Managed Services (MMS) programs. HOBI maximizes mobile assets’ availability during their useful life and disposition. HOBI’s Dallas and Phoenix facilities provide MLM services for all cell phone and tablet models. Our scale enables us to buy and house most parts from the major OEMs, enabling a cost-effective and rapid turnaround for enterprise repairs and refurbishment.
For more information about our mobile asset management services or ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.