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IT Asset Management

Protect IT Assets This Winter

As the temperature begins to drop, it is important to know where to store electronics during the winter to ensure they continue to function correctly. Provided are some tips for protecting IT assets from harsh winter weather.

Katelyn Harrison November 8, 2023

ESG

Environmental Awareness with ESG

As a value-added IT asset disposition (vITAD) service offering, ESG reporting helps enterprises reduce their carbon footprint by providing achievable goals and accountability for energy usage.

Katelyn Harrison November 7, 2023

IT Asset Management

PIRG Petitions for Expansion of Microsoft 10

Microsoft is preparing to end support for many Windows 10 devices in 2025, and the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) has started a petition to extend the support period for the operating system.

Katelyn Harrison November 6, 2023

ESG

Four Ways ESG Creates Value

Businesses that fall short in environmental, social, and governance matters risk being rated poorly. Having a strong ESG portfolio can create greater value for them. Here are four strategies for achieving that value.

Mahlet Dozier November 2, 2023

ITAD

Compliance Assurance with an ITAD Provider

Compliance is a critical factor in enterprise risk management. Additionally, a certified ITAD vendor is the most reliable way to ensure environmental compliance when it comes to electronics recycling.

Katelyn Harrison November 1, 2023

Practice Proper E-Waste Disposition This Halloween

Amid trick-or-treating plans, we’re here to discuss the tricks and treats of electronic disposal and help you keep this spooky season mostly ghostly.

Katelyn Harrison October 31, 2023

Electronics Recycling

Apple Supports U.S. Repair Law

After years of opposing the right-to-repair movement and lobbying against any repair legislation, Apple has seemingly changed its perspective entirely on consumers’ right to repair their own devices. Now, the tech giant has announced its support of federal right-to-repair legislation.

Katelyn Harrison October 30, 2023

ITAD

vITAD: Embracing Value-Added IT Asset Disposition Services

HOBI presented the second webinar in its series on value-added IT asset disposition services (vITAD) Oct. 27, where HOBI’s president and co-founder Craig Boswell describes how vITAD is the new way forward.

Katelyn Harrison October 30, 2023

Electronics Recycling

Opportunities Provided by E-waste Recycling

Recycling electronic waste is a critical environmental issue. With the numerous benefits e-recycling offers, addressing the issue of e-waste recycling is becoming more crucial.

Mahlet Dozier October 26, 2023

ITAD

EPA Invests in Environmental Justice Projects

Environmental safety has been a longstanding issue, and recently, the U.S. EPA announced $128 million in funding for 186 different environmental justice projects, including waste diversion, illegal dumping prevention, community recycling efforts, and electronics recycling.

Katelyn Harrison October 25, 2023

Data Security

Protect Enterprise Data with Proper Data Center IT Asset Disposition

Data storage has evolved across generations from filing cabinets to today’s preferred method – data centers. This means sensitive business, employee, and client data is susceptible to cyberattacks and data breaches, which makes proper IT asset management and disposition critical for data security.

Katelyn Harrison October 24, 2023

Electronics Recycling

Common E-Waste Products Pose Recycling Problems

Disposable electronics, such as e-cigarettes and vape pens, have posed various health concerns for several years. These disposable products pose environmental issues because they cannot be recycled or thrown in the trash. Recycling is nearly impossible because of how they are manufactured, leaving few disposal methods available.

Katelyn Harrison October 23, 2023

The do's and don't with electronic accessories

Electronics Recycling

The Do’s and Don’ts of Old Phone Chargers and Other E-waste

Smartphones are an essential part of most people’s daily lives. With most people replacing their smartphones as often as every three to four years, older models rapidly become outdated.

Mahlet Dozier October 19, 2023

Improper IT Asset Disposition Can Harm The Environment and Lead to Chemical Fires

This year’s annual E-Waste Day took place over the weekend, a global initiative to recycle electronic household waste no longer in use. ITAD facilities such as HOBI collect retired IT hardware year-round to ensure they are disposed of properly via electronics recycling.

Katelyn Harrison October 18, 2023