It is essential to understand the unique nature of mobile device processing in the ITAD space to find an ITAD vendor that best suits your business’s needs.Â
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.Â
Storms often occur during seasonal changes, which can lead to power surges that damage IT assets. Most of the business world has gone digital within the last decade, and knowing how to protect assets from electrical damage can help prevent data loss and damage to data centers. Â
ITAD providers are a one-stop shop for all data center needs, including data erasure and security, decommissioning, relocation, asset management and remarketing, and customized solutions.Â
Increased prices, device turnaround rates, and pressure to keep up with software updates and device upgrades have led companies to seek out alternative methods of IT asset management.Â
Value-added ITAD services such as repair, remarketing, data erasure, and donations programs help increase asset value and provide a second lifecycle for used devices. Â
Having a disposition process saves an enterprise time and money, helps achieve sustainability goals, and protects enterprise data with data security ITAD services.Â
In today’s fast-paced business environment, leasing IT equipment is common for companies looking to maintain cutting-edge technology without the hefty upfront costs associated with purchasing. However, at the onset of a lease, many businesses need to consider the critical importance of having an IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) plan or strategy.
The ITAD industry is evolving to include a new list of criteria and expectations to meet these needs. HOBI president and co-founder Craig Boswell discussed these additions at the 2022 E-Scrap Conference, referring to the new criteria as value-added IT asset disposition services, or vITAD.Â
Having a disposition plan in place can not only save an enterprise time and money but also help protect the environment as well. ITAD facilities like HOBI partner with organizations for enterprise asset disposition and provide many enterprise benefits in addition to responsible IT asset disposition.