A large portion of business is conducted digitally nowadays, which means large amounts of data are stored on IT assets like computers, tablets, phones, desktops, laptops, and data centers. In a digital era, many companies invest in cloud storage to ensure their data is not lost, but accidents happen, and data security is becoming more…
DetailsGoogle recently announced that it will now provide a decade of automatic software updates for Chromebooks. During the pandemic, demand for Chromebooks spiked, but now millions are coming offline due to the end of software support. The influx of new software updates will enable many consumers to keep their Chromebooks longer. Chromebooks are heavily used…
DetailsThe seasons are changing, and storm weather is upon us, which means electronics everywhere are at risk of damage. Power surges can happen for several reasons, and with much of the business world going digital, it is important to understand what causes a power surge and how to prevent them from damaging IT assets. Power…
DetailsBelow is a recap of this week’s blog posts including a California right-to-repair bill gathering attention from tech giants, details regarding the conference panel moderated by HOBI co-founder and president, how to achieve governance ESG goals by partnering a WBE certified ITAD provider, and how to protect IT assets with proper packaging and storage. Right…
DetailsPreparing IT assets for safe shipping requires proper procedures and materials. ITAD and reverse logistics companies provide this service, but in some instances, clients take on the burden of preparing equipment for shipping, HOBI’s logistics team offers these guidelines to its clients for packing, loading, and storing equipment. PCs and Towers When packing PCs, place…
DetailsAs an increasingly more common industry standard, ESG reporting is now something many businesses will look for before partnering with another enterprise. Furthermore, partnering with a WBE-certified IT asset management and disposition provider can help companies achieve governance ESG criteria by working with a woman-owned business. The ITAD landscape is changing and now includes several…
DetailsHOBI’s president and co-founder, Craig Boswell, is moderating the Role of Reuse as Tech Evolves panel at the E-Scrap conference in New Orlean today. The annual E-Scrap conference takes place Sept. 18-20, with discussions ranging from mobile repair to battery identification. Joining Boswell are panelists Manuel de Graca, with Strategic Accounts – Recruitment & Success…
DetailsThe Right to Repair movement has been a point of conflict in the tech world for years, with some people believing consumers should have the right to repair their own electronic devices and others who believe it is too dangerous. Several tech giants have lobbied against the movement, but recently, several big names in the…
DetailsBelow is a recap of this week’s blog posts including how Alaska is recycling batteries via a new e-waste program, how to improve environmental standards with proper IT asset disposition, a review of the recent Apple event, and how to manage electronic waste. Alaska Recycles Batteries with New E-Waste Program Backhaul Alaska, a new e-waste…
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