IT assets impact more than IT budgets. They shape ROI, compliance, and ESG outcomes. Discover how aligning the 5 phases of the IT asset lifecycle with enterprise budget cycles can help reduce costs, mitigate risks, and maximize value recovery through smarter ITAD planning.
Discover why Q4 is the best time for enterprise IT asset disposition (ITAD). Maximize device buyback ROI, improve ESG reporting, and strengthen compliance with secure ITAD before year-end.
HOBI International, Inc. is proud to announce that our Dallas facility has earned the NAID AAA Certification, the highest level of accreditation from the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID). This achievement underscores our ongoing commitment to providing secure, compliant, and environmentally responsible data destruction and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services to our clients nationwide.
Jason didn’t just join the team—he was the team. HOBI’s first-ever hire has now spent 31 years growing alongside the company, evolving from employee number one to Vice President of Sales and ITAD Services. That’s three decades of handshakes, client calls, and tech transformations—and he’s still going strong.
In today’s tech landscape, manufacturers and enterprises are under increasing pressure to address the environmental impact of their products, not just during production, but throughout the product lifecycle. The era of linear consumption is fading. In its place, a new model is rising: circularity.
Tariffs have long been a tool for controlling trade and protecting domestic industries in a global economy. However, recent Emergency Border Tariff Measures have had profound and often unintended consequences on niche sectors such as IT Asset Disposition (ITAD). These tariffs, aimed at restricting the flow of goods across borders, place significant financial and operational strain on companies that rely on international recycling and refurbishing networks.
On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The tariffs include a 25 percent duty on imports from Canada and Mexico, a reduced 10 percent rate on Canadian energy products, and a 10% duty on imports from China. Agreements with Canada and Mexico suspended the tariffs against those countries for 30 days on Jan. 3.
As data centers continue to grow and evolve, so does the need for secure and responsible IT asset disposition (ITAD). Managing retired IT equipment requires data security, compliance, and sustainability expertise. Without a proper ITAD strategy, businesses risk data breaches, regulatory fines, and environmental harm.
The IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) industry experienced significant growth and transformation in 2024, driven by heightened data security concerns, sustainability initiatives, and technological advancements.
As the year comes to a close, HOBI extends warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season! Amid the holiday travel, gift exchanges, and festive lights, it’s easy to forget about our environmental impact. That’s why we’re here to help you celebrate the holidays with sustainability in mind. Below are some practical and eco-friendly tips to make your festivities a little greener this year.