When it comes to IT asset disposition, logistics is more important than many people realize. From secure packaging and storage to clear communication, logistics services go beyond asset transport and often provide an additional level of data security. ITAD providers offer customized reverse logistics solutions for retired IT assets, including data centers, as well as data protection assurance and carbon emission reduction.
Cost Savings with an ITAD Provider
Like IT assets themselves, asset disposition can become costly when you are searching for a logistics team to travel to multiple vendors for end-of-use services. There are several steps involved in responsible IT asset disposition, including data security, transportation, and recycling, and the costs add up. Working with an ITAD provider that offers reverse logistics services helps reduce costs by using a single vendor for all ITAD needs, and significantly reduces carbon emissions output.
Logistics & Data Security
Data security is a primary concern for every business, but that concern often ends once assets are retired. Unfortunately, many companies do not realize that data is just as vulnerable after retirement as it is before, potentially more due to decreased security efforts. Until data is completely wiped from a device, it remains on the device and is susceptible to hackers. This means data is at risk from the moment of retirement, throughout storage, and during transit. As waste management facilities, ITAD providers understand the critical nature of data security and prioritize data protection through safe and secure logistics solutions. With an ITAD provider, data never changes hands. Using a single provider minimizes data leaks by ensuring that all equipment is transported, stored, and disposed of by a single vendor, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Another thing to consider is the safety of your IT equipment. Transporting IT assets without damaging any hardware requires proper packaging methods to ensure a safe trip and temperature storage to prevent overheating.
Transparency, Compliance & Communication
Logistics services also establish clear communication channels, ensuring that no questions go unanswered and helping enterprises stay informed about the location and movement of their devices at all times. Additionally, violating any industry legislation can result in significant fines and damage to an enterprise’s reputation, making compliance a critical issue. Certified reverse logistics processors can provide documentation proving compliance with state and national legislation.
HOBI is a premier IT asset management and disposition provider with more than 30 years of industry experience. HOBI prioritizes client satisfaction with optimized reverse logistics solutions, including on-site data erasure to ensure no data breaches occur during transport and secure point-to-point and secure chain-of-custody transportation options. By working closely with each client, we determine their logistics needs while successfully managing costs.
For more information about our reverse logistics or vITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.