HOBI International‘s attendance at the December 2013 Green Electronics Council (GEC) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Slates and Tablets Workshop uncovered some very interesting points on the environmental issues and opportunities of tablets. This workshop in particular brought together 39 stakeholders with various perspectives and a range of expertise, including original equipment manufacturers,…
As Microsoft phases out its XP operating system, the leading software company encourages proper data erasure and electronics recycling for older computers. Why the update for Microsoft? While Microsoft had offered technical support to Microsoft XP and Office 2003 users for 12 years, due to the slump in PC shipments, the company can no longer…
In the world of data security, it seems large corporations are the ones stealing the headlines with news of another data breach; but data breaches can hit hard no matter what size business, especially without a data security plan. Reality check for small businesses: You are susceptible to data breaches just as much or more…
“Sustainability is more than being seen to be green.” What is sustainability and is your company on the right path? Companies striving for environmental sustainability have implemented responsible recycling practices and partner with certified vendors who ensure internal and external compliance. They set strategic goals to benefit the company, design innovative ways to cut costs,…
Accompanying the flood of mobile devices in the work force come fresh faces and new ideas. The mobile generation has arrived! Is your company ready for change? Who are they? The mobile generation or #GenMobile are in the early stages of their career, typically fresh out of college and new to the work force. From…
It’s no secret the PC market has been dwindling ever since the hype of mobile devices. In fact, tablets are on top and expected to see a 40 percent growth this year. However, the PC is not dead yet! To revamp the passion for the classic computer, here are a few tips for OEMs to…
Here’s the latest update on the iPhone 6, or the rumored iPhone Air, apparently set to release this Autumn. 2 Screen Sizes You’re either a Samsung person or an Apple person. Samsung gurus love the big screens on Galaxy smartphones, while Apple Geeks adore the iPhone’s operating system and design techniques. Although the company is…
Reducing IT costs is among the top three business priorities for CIOs as IT asset cost optimization becomes a growing concern. Mismanaged and irresponsibly disposed IT equipment could lead to significant fines for IT procurement professionals. Partnering with a reverse logistics specialist can help reduce those costs. Reverse logistics is all processes leading IT equipment…
Mobile devices are taking over, clearly! So obviously electronics recyclers and IT asset management vendors should focus on this emerging market. In reality, 89% of e-waste is being pushed to the side due to popularity in recycling mobile devices. According to a study by the US EPA only 11% of electronic waste is made up…
Today marks the start of Earth Month! As every recycler knows, every month is Earth Month, but we are thrilled to be an environmental leader during the greenest time of the year. How can you become a Green Leader? Let’s start off with some hard hitting facts, shall we? Problem: Leaving your car at…
It’s a battle between old school BYOD and the new kid in town, CYOD. Bring your own device or BYOD has been under scrutiny since it started buzzing around the corporate world in 2011. While a great concept, skeptics are concerned about mobile security with employee devices as well as the reality of it actually…
Electronics recycling in the U.S. is now a $20.6 billion industry, up from less than $1 billion in 2002, according to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. Why is the electronics recycling industry booming? Just take a look around you. How many electronics are within your reach? Electronics are used every single day and…
PC sales will continue to decline this year as more consumers scoop up mobile devices, says a new report from Gartner. Gartner forecasts a 6.6 percent drop in PC shipments from last year. On the flip side, tablet shipments will jump by 38.6 percent thanks in part to greater demand in regions outside North America.…
This is the true story of a man who risked everything to expose the high-profile data breach that affected the security of as many as 110 million people. The Plot Brian Krebs discovered the astronomical holiday data breach of more than 100 million Target customers through sources in the hacker underworld and was the first…
The switch would permanently disable a stolen phone and render it worthless to thieves. #1: Why you may be in danger Did you know an estimated 1.6 million smartphones stolen in U.S. in 2012 and the number continues to rise. FCC indicates smartphone thefts account for 30% to 40% of all robberies nationwide. Not only…