While protecting data is paramount, certain concepts such as activation locks, FRPs, and MDM enrollment make device reuse exceptionally difficult and even hinder the process.
The key to a strong cybersecurity plan is a secure disposition plan that covers assets from the day they go online to their final disposition. A strong disposition plan is only possible with the right ITAD credentials.
Many companies don’t realize retired assets are part of the attack surface, and failing to include obsolete assets in cybersecurity plans can lead to data breaches, device theft, and even compliance failures.Â
Managed service providers (MSPs) do most of the heavy lifting. They run the fleet, image endpoints, and hold administrative credentials, but one thing is always missing from the paperwork.
Many industries struggle with advocacy because companies don’t believe they have much power to influence legislation. Today’s blog post functions as a playbook for those looking to utilize their seat at the table by breaking down several avenues of influence.
Boswell returned to the HOBI Conversations podcast for episode 6 to discuss industry advocacy, ITAD’s governing forces, why certain regulations are crucial in the ITAD space and for environmental protection, and domestic legislation ITAD enterprises should watch.
While the DPP is technically an EU initiative, companies expect U.S. involvement because of the OEM challenges DPPs present, and responses are divided.
International E-Waste Day is fast approaching; do you have a plan? This year, the WEEE Forum’s 2026 theme is Fast Tech and how these low-cost, battery-embedded accessories present a growing e-waste problem.
Responsible IT asset disposition goes beyond simple recycling and includes many avenues such as data security and erasure, value recovery, and parts harvesting in addition to the traditional recycling route. These disposition pathways require ITAD providers to follow strict guidelines to stay compliant throughout the process, but what forces drive compliance behind the scenes?Â
Federal and state policies are starting to treat recovery from end-of-life electronics as a supply chain resilience question rather than a recycling question. This framework is showing up in procurement language and grant programs, and urban mining is receiving more industry attention.Â