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

Benefitting From Value-Added ITAD Services 

Value-added IT asset disposition, or vITAD, is a term coined by HOBI International to describe the recent shifts in the ITAD landscape. Traditional ITAD services are expanding to accommodate the industry changes and now include additional services.

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Katelyn Harrison October 11, 2023
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IT Asset Management

Five Common Computer Problems and Potential Solutions 

Experiencing technical issues with computers is something we all encounter at some point during the lifecycle of a computer. Some of those issues have simple solutions, and others lead to device retirement. Below is a list of some of the most common computer problems and possible solutions.

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Katelyn Harrison October 10, 2023
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ITAD

ITAD Market Prices May Have Bottomed Out 

Consulting firm Compliance Standards, with E-Scrap News, surveyed anonymous participants about IT refresh cycles, competition, used device pricing, hiring, and capital investments for the second quarter of 2023 and have opened their survey for the third quarter of 2023. 

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Katelyn Harrison October 9, 2023
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ESG

Partnering with a vITAD Provider Helps Achieve Governance ESG Goals 

Value-added IT asset disposition (vITAD) services are becoming more common in the industry, the most prominent being ESG reporting. Environmental awareness is spreading, and as more businesses strive to reduce their carbon footprint, many are also seeking partnerships with enterprises that have established environmental, social, and governance goals. 

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Katelyn Harrison October 3, 2023
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Data Security

Tips for Data Recovery 

Provided are some tips for data recovery and data loss prevention to help protect sensitive enterprise information. 

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Katelyn Harrison September 27, 2023
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ITAD

Google Extends Software Updates for Chromebook

Google 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.

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Katelyn Harrison September 26, 2023
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IT Asset Disposition

Prevent Electrical Damage to IT Assets 

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. 

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Katelyn Harrison September 25, 2023
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IT Asset Management

Protect IT Assets with Proper Packaging and Storage 

Preparing 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.  

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Mahlet Dozier September 21, 2023
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Electronics Recycling

Apple Event Review 

Apple’s Fall event took place Sep. 12, announcing several new products, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

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Katelyn Harrison September 13, 2023

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