ITAD Necessities: Services That Benefit Your Business

IT asset disposition has become increasingly important during the past decade to help reduce the significant amount of e-waste the world generates. Asset disposition is often an afterthought or put on the back burner due to the money, time, and effort it can take. However, partnering with an ITAD provider eliminates the hassle of finding multiple vendors. Asset disposition is more than just getting rid of retired IT equipment. ITAD enterprises are multifaceted service providers that offer a range of end-of-use services, from data security to reverse logistics. HOBI provides explicitly value-added services in addition to core services that help companies achieve ESG goals while maximizing the value of retired IT assets. 

Data Security

Protecting data is critical, whether a small business or a large corporation. Digital storage has increased the risk of data theft, and IT assets are often left vulnerable after they are retired. Data security is a staple in the ITAD industry, and ITAD providers prioritize keeping data safe throughout the disposition process. Data remains on devices until it is properly wiped, but ITAD providers offer data erasure to prevent potential data leaks during disposition. HOBI uses an internally developed data erasure software, the HOBI Shield, that completely erases data from a device. Any devices that cannot be erased are destroyed via shredding technology to prevent further data leaks. Our team adheres to the most stringent data security protocols throughout the entire lifecycle of your IT assets.

Data Center Solutions

In the digital age, large amounts of data are now stored in data centers, making them one of the most critical components of a business. Handling personal and employee data is an enormous responsibility, and data centers are complex machinery. Installation can be complicated without the assistance of a professional, and it is always smart to consider partnering with certified specialists trained in dismantling data centers. IT asset disposition providers like HOBI often provide data center services such as decommissioning, asset management and remarketing, and asset relocation in addition to traditional service offerings. 

Reverse Logistics

Organizing transport can be overwhelming, and getting IT assets from one place to another can take time and effort. Partnering with an ITAD provider for reverse logistics services eliminates the added stress of coordinating asset transfers for disposition. Most users do not associate logistics with data security, but transporting IT assets can result in asset damage, theft, or even battery fires if not handled properly. HOBI’s customizable reverse logistics solutions and our onsite data erasure services ensure clients that their retired IT assets are in capable hands and their data safe throughout the disposition process. 

Mobility Managed Services 

Mobile assets are among the world’s most commonly used IT assets, and more consumers are choosing to keep their devices longer or purchase used devices rather than new ones. Device reuse is a leading contributor to a circular economy, becoming more popular with consumers. Not every device is ready for disposition upon retirement; most can still be used. Remarketing retired IT assets for reuse keeps them in circulation longer and out of the waste stream, and helps companies achieve environmental ESG goals by contributing to a circular economy. Partnering with an ITAD provider that offers mobile asset management services to maximize asset value also saves enterprise funds and protects data after retirement. 

Electronics Recycling 

Several methods are used to dispose of e-waste. Electronics recycling is the safest, most environmentally friendly manner of disposal for these hazardous materials. ITAD facilities like HOBI offer a chance to maximize asset value and achieve ESG goals in addition to recycling. For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.