IT assets are a prominent tool in the business world, but many companies possess too many. Often, IT assets are upgraded annually in favor of newer models, and the old equipment is retired regardless of whether it is still usable. This can lead to storage issues when old assets pile up in empty spaces. Responsible IT asset disposition starts with IT asset management, and implementing best ITAD practices.
Data Security with Erasure
One critical factor is data security. Implementing strict data security measures with an ITAD provider will help prevent data breaches via data erasure services after retirement. A common misconception is that data is removed from a device once reset; however, data remains on IT assets until properly erased, which means irresponsible IT asset management can lead to data breaches even after asset retirement. It may seem convenient to leave retired assets on the curb or in storage until a plan can be made to dispose of them, but this leaves data vulnerable. Data erasure prevents data breaches after disposition and enables IT assets to be reused rather than immediately disposed of.
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, compliant with NIST 800-18 and DOD standards, throughout the entire lifecycle of your IT assets.
Value Maximization with Repair, Refurbishment & Remarketing
IT asset management encompasses more than just disposition. As expensive as upgrading IT assets can be, maintaining functional hardware is essential for business, especially in a digital era. Electronics are more expensive than ever, and many companies seek methods of saving budget funds with ITAD services such as repair, refurbishment, and asset redeployment. Repairing used devices helps prepare them for remarketing, which helps create sales channels for those hoping to find alternatives to purchasing new devices. This helps reduce the demand for new devices and the resources required to mine new metals for new devices.
HOBI International, Inc. is an R2v3, RIOS, WBE, and ISO 14001 certified IT asset management and disposition enterprise with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. HOBI focuses on maximizing economic return and mitigating environmental liability at every step of the disposition process. We offer data erasure and security services for repaired devices for reuse and onsite reverse logistics services for asset relocation or decommission.
HOBI also offers donation programs for companies seeking to donate used IT assets to those without access, such as schools or nursing homes. Our repair and refurbishment opportunities ensure clients that their assets are getting a second lifecycle while avoiding the hassle of working with multiple vendors simultaneously.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.