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iPad making waves in design for disassembly
The grass isn’t always greener on the other side, especially for Apple. The Apple’s iPad line seems to be dwindling in the departments of not only design for disassembly, but eco-friendliness as well. The design for disassembly issue is of interest to mobile asset disposition and management experts, like HOBI International, who also incorporate refurbishment…
Survey says what salesmen will give up for their tablet
What would you compromise for your tablet? A software company recently did a survey with 400 sales professionals, both lower and upper management, across a variety of industries. Their findings will definitely amuse, but I’m sure some of of you can relate! Half of salesmen respondents would rather go without underwear than lose their tablet…
Who’s to blame for your company’s mobile security woes?
Nearly a quarter of employees who contributed to a survey believe in the “whatever happens, happens” theory and take absolutely no responsibly for data security on their mobile devices, leaving their company to pick up the tab Did you know the average value of a lost or stolen laptop is $49,246 and only 2% of…
The CORE of your IT asset management process
Just because you are done using your IT and mobile assets does not mean they are useless. Reducing the cost of IT 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 costs for IT procurement professionals.…
Digital secrets die with electronics recycling
The EPA reports that over 112,000 computers are discarded every single day, in the U.S. alone. That’s 41.1 million desktops and laptop computers per year. You threw your computer away? Oh, don’t worry! Who would be able to hack, let alone be interested in hacking, your most sensitive data? WRONG! Don’t let your digital secrets…
HOBI International Celebrates 22 Years as Industry Leading ITAD Provider
Before there were iPhones, there was HOBI HOBI is known the world over for its innovative IT asset management and electronics recycling processes, as well as a clean track record for data security. As a bootstrap start-up, HOBI International began operations in Chicago in February 1992. The company later incorporated in Illinois in September 1992…
Super Bowl Goes Super Green
Despite the frosty weather and low of 27 in NYC for the Super Bowl this weekend, this year’s Bowl is supposed to be the ‘greenest’ in history! In the weeks leading up to this year’s Super Bowl, the NFL sponsored electronics recycling events in New York and New Jersey that collected 9,000 pounds of old…
iPhone 6 specs & cell phone recycling tips
The iPhone rumor mill is turning yet again. Here’s what we’ve got for you so far: The iPhone 6 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. Rumor has it, this…
Clean up your messy ITAD process
Finding the right IT asset management and disposition provider is like playing the dating game. You cannot settle for just one or two good qualities – you need the whole package! What you should you look for in an ITAD provider? IT Asset Management Data Erasure IT Remarketing Electronics Recycling Some companies are in the…
It’s Data Privacy Day, Who Do You Trust?
Don’t be the next Target – pun intended. 2013 was the worst year for data security! What will your company do differently this time around? In light of Data Privacy Day, held annually on January 28, HOBI International encourages everyone to make protecting privacy and data a greater priority. Our experts propose data security, management…
Illinois to simplify e-scrap law
Illinois has been making big strides in the world of electronics recycling. On January 1, 2012, Illinois enacted a statewide ban on disposing e-waste in landfills. This resulted in approximately 42 million pounds of electronic devices recycled in one year, beating the Illinois Products Recycling and Reuse Act by nearly 3 million pounds! In the…
Save with Refurbished Android Tablets & Apple Laptops
It should be noted that while PC shipments have continued to drop, some OEMs have seen boosted profits. Don’t be fooled. This is a result of increased pricing due to higher competition. Because of the higher price margin, retailers are seeing record numbers of used laptops, smartphone and tablets being sold for quick cash or…
Mobile Security: The death of BYOD
According to Gartner, 20% of BYOD projects will fail by 2016. Has your company implemented a BYOD policy yet? If not, you might want to hold off. However, if your employees do bring their own device, are your policy guidelines sustainable? While BYOD programs have encouraged mobility, reduced IT costs and enhanced productivity, mobile security…
PC era fades, but leaves behind e-waste
It’s no secret the PC is rapidly falling behind smartphones and tablets. So much in fact that shipments declined by a record 10 percent in 2013 alone! What draws consumers away from the PC? While the ‘phone’ aspect of the smartphone is not the most frequently used feature, consumers desire the small, compact style of…