IT Asset Disposition

12 Essential Steps for a Smooth EOY ITAD Project Checklist

As the year winds down, many companies are overhauling IT equipment and making replacements for the new year. Intentional end-of-year IT asset management is crucial for maximizing value retention from used assets and for maintaining environmental goals. ITAD projects typically increase during Q4 due to budget cycles, compliance filing, and timeline refreshes. Companies face pressure to meet budget parameters while completing EOY projects, which often include an IT asset refresh.

Katelyn Harrison November 25, 2025

Circular Economy

Parts Harvesting and Upcycling: Going Beyond Recycling

Upcycling and parts harvesting move beyond basic recycling by recovering high-value components for redeployment. Learn how HOBI integrates assessment, secure disassembly, logistics, and certified recycling to increase ROI, reduce emissions, and strengthen ESG reporting with measurable, audit-ready results across the IT asset lifecycle.

Katelyn Harrison November 17, 2025

Reverse Logistics

Chain of Custody: 5 Ways to Ensure Trust and Security

Chain-of-custody in ITAD protects your organization from data loss, compliance violations, and ESG gaps. Learn how HOBI maintains complete visibility and accountability from asset pickup to final proof, providing certified data erasure, secure logistics, and audit-ready documentation for enterprise clients worldwide.

Katelyn Harrison October 27, 2025

Uncategorized

Switching Gears with Matt Boswell, HOBI’s Sales Rockstar

Many aspiring musicians dream of hitting the road and touring the country with their favorite band, and this week’s employee spotlight shines on a man who got to live that dream. Though he was born and raised in Texas, Matt Boswell prefers the electrifying rhythm of rock to southern country twang. Growing up in the fever dream of the early 2000s punk rock scene bred a love of music and youthful adventure.

Katelyn Harrison October 24, 2025

IT Asset Disposition

IT Asset Buyback vs. Trade-In: Maximizing Residuals at Scale

IT asset buyback and trade-in programs offer enterprises new ways to recover value from retired equipment. Learn how to maximize ROI with certified ITAD partners and mobile asset remarketing strategies designed for large-scale enterprise environments.

Katelyn Harrison October 22, 2025

Blog

Engineering Feats and Printer Woes with the Creator of HOBI Shield

HOBI’s next employee spotlight shines on the developer of HOBI’s data erasure tool, HOBI Shield. One half of a HOBI team duo, Rick Vernam shares his wife’s love of staying busy, enjoys trying new things, and harbors a deep loathing of printers. Originally from Naperville, Illinois, Rick didn’t travel far to join the HOBI team. After starting a family young and pouring all of their energy into raising kids, he and his wife, Leslie, now

Katelyn Harrison October 17, 2025

IT asset lifecycle

How HOBI Manages E-Waste Reuse Streams: Proven Strategies for a Circular Future

Discover how HOBI diverts e-waste into reuse streams through secure data sanitization, refurbishment, and resale. Learn how enterprises can reduce costs, recover value, and meet ESG goals by turning retired technology into a renewable resource that supports a truly circular future.

Katelyn Harrison October 15, 2025

IT Asset Disposition

7 Ways to Fund Your Q1 Device Refresh with Q4 ITAD Disposals

Turn year-end device disposals into Q1 refresh funding. This guide shows seven practical ways to recover value, cut risk, and strengthen ESG reporting using an ITAD program built on NIST SP 800-88 and R2v3 standards. Includes steps to reduce storage costs and improve procurement terms this quarter.

Katelyn Harrison October 6, 2025

Blog

The Chronicles of Cesar Hernandez: Traveling, Tutoring, and Tinkering

J.R.R. Tolkien wrote that not all those who wander are lost, and HOBI’s next employee spotlight shines on a future engineer with a traveler’s heart and a deep appreciation for all things automotive. Born in Mexico, Cesar Hernandez has lived in the U.S. for most of his life, primarily beneath the Texas sun.

Katelyn Harrison October 3, 2025

Value-Added ITAD service

5 Strategies for ITAD Vendor Transitions and ROI Protection

Switching IT vendors can expose your organization to data risks, compliance issues, and missed ROI opportunities. Learn how a strategic ITAD plan ensures secure vendor transitions, protects sensitive information, maintains chain-of-custody, and recovers asset value — turning offboarding into a structured, profitable part of your IT lifecycle.

Katelyn Harrison October 1, 2025

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