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The latest industry news, expert tips, and best-practice recommendations for IT Asset Disposition.

The electronics market-HOBI
Uncategorized

Has the Electronics Market Collapsed?

The electronics market started to decline in production in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and recent data indicates consumers are not purchasing new electronics at the same rate as previous years.

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ESG

Achieve ESG Goals with Diversity Spend 

ESG reporting is now a prerequisite for many businesses seeking vendors and partners. ESG goals can help an enterprise provide transparency and accountability within the workplace. ESG reporting helps an organization expand its horizons, find sustainable solutions, and practice inclusivity and diversity.

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R2V3 certification-HOBI
ITAD

SERI Develops Initiatives to Lower Certification Barriers 

The transition deadline for R2v3 certification passed last month, and many businesses in the industry are now certified to the new standards. However, it may be more difficult to achieve for smaller businesses, and SERI is planning programs, including mentoring initiatives, to help smaller companies move toward certification and build a more equitable recycling network.

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HOBI weekly blog recap
ITAD

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (7/17-20/26) 

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including value-added services to look for when partnering with an ITAD provider, comprehensive reverse logistics solutions with vITAD, enterprise benefits of diversity spend and donations programs, and the benefits of a green supply chain. 

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IT Asset Disposition

Enterprise Benefits of Diversity Spending and Donations Programs 

In an evolving business landscape, ITAD providers are adjusting service offerings to include additional services that better meet clients’ needs during changing times. These value-added services are the next generation of IT asset disposition, a concept pioneered by HOBI as vITAD. 

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Refurbish and remarket-HOBI
IT Asset Disposition

Comprehensive Reverse Logistics with an ITAD Provider 

Fall is around the corner, and many companies are preparing to clean out storage closets, which typically includes disposing of retired IT assets that have been piling up all summer. IT asset disposition enterprises like HOBI collect retired IT equipment and ensure it is properly disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner while ensuring quick, safe transport. 

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HOBI weekly blog recap
Data Security

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (7/10-13/26) 

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including retiring software licenses with vITAD, mobile security management via data security apps, a partnership that created a recycled titanium supply chain, and the environmentally-conscious smartphone hitting shelves in the U.S. 

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Data Security-HOBI
Data Security

Mobile Security Management via Data Security Apps 

Mobile has become the global leader in convenient technology. Cell phones are the primary source of communication, followed by other mobile devices like laptops, smartwatches, and tablets, which means mobile lifecycle management is becoming increasingly important. 

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ESG

Meet ESG Criteria with an R2v3 Certification 

As many have heard by now, ESG reporting is part of a series of new industry criteria many businesses are adopting to adjust to the changing ITAD landscape. Not only does ESG reporting help benefit clients, but it can also benefit an organization by providing accountability and equality in the workplace. 

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Donate used electronics-HOBI
Value-Added ITAD service

Provide Used Electronics to Those in Need with vITAD Services 

Since the world entered a digital age, electronics have been in high demand, and a global pandemic only added to the increasing need for technology. However, as the need for technology grows, so do prices. Keeping electronics updated can become costly, especially if users replace devices every year or two.

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