Asset decommissioning isn’t the end; it’s the beginning of a ticking clock, and once that time runs out, enterprises miss out on value recovery opportunities that can turn retired IT hardware into revenue and even help finance IT refreshes.
Data security is a primary concern across the board, but few companies understand the necessity of verified data destruction vs other erasure methods. Before the mobility boom, a simple reset would suffice, but in a mobile-dominant era, complete data erasure is paramount for enterprise data protection.
Once upon a time, a simple reset was enough to ensure information was protected, but the rapid growth of mobility necessitates more advanced data security measures to ensure all data is fully wiped from devices.
A common belief is that retired IT assets have no value, and this misconception is costing companies millions in disintegrating recovery value.
In 2022, California passed SB 1215, expanding the state’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act to include covered battery-embedded products. The bill imposed a 1.5 percent point-of-sale fee for consumers to cover recycling fees, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
From July 7-8, HOBI’s VP of Sales, Jason Radakovich, will be in Miami, Florida, to meet with other industry professionals. Jason also recently sat down to discuss all things mobile for the fourth episode of the HOBI Conversations podcast, available to watch today.
Smartphones and tablets are utilized daily for business communication, but once retired, they become companies’ riskiest assets. Today’s blog post discusses how ITAD providers offer defensible mobile programs designed to protect data and increase recovery value in retired mobile IT assets.
Trellis Impact 2026 takes place this week, Jun. 23 – Jun. 25, at Moscone West in San Francisco, and HOBI will be waiting to meet you.
Disorganized logistics can result in in-transit shrinkage, device damage, missing chain of custody, and value depreciation due to slowed processing. Partnering with an ITAD provider for customized, scalable reverse logistics services helps prevent risks, enhance data security, and more.
Supplier diversity offers a multitude of enterprise benefits, and Fortune 500 buyers are seeking diverse suppliers to meet their IT end-of-life needs. Factors such as speed, precision, and efficiency are appealing on the surface, but enterprise procurement teams evaluate specific service offerings when sourcing from diverse ITAD suppliers.