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Signs Your Electronics are Overheating and What to Do

There are several signs of overheating. The most noticeable sign is swelling. When batteries get too hot, they l expand. Lithium-Ion batteries are particularly hazardous because of their explosive nature and, unfortunately, are used in the majority of electronics. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 14, 2023
Data Center Services-HOBI
IT Asset Management

Data Centers as Non-Traditional Assets 

Traditionally, companies stored data in filing cabinets and eventually shredded it to make room for more. The digital age  changed data storage. During the last couple of decades, data centers assumed the role of filing cabinets and now store massive amounts of data. But data centers are not traditional IT assets. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 8, 2023
Throwing away e-waste-HOBI
Electronics Recycling

Survey Uncovers Reasons E-Waste is Thrown Away 

IT assets are utilized in every business and inevitably need to be replaced. Sometimes, IT hardware can pile up in closets and take up storage space if not disposed of properly. However, a large obstacle for many businesses is not knowing how to dispose of retired IT equipment, and a recent survey revealed several reasons why e-waste accumulates. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 7, 2023
HOBI-vITAD
IT Asset Disposition

Value-Added Enterprise Asset Services 

Value-added ITAD, or vITAD, services are service offerings that augment the traditional ITAD model with several additional facets of the industry, including support for remote workers, R2v3 certification, robust ERP, data privacy, and ESG reporting. These additions are part of the shifting ITAD landscape and provide many enterprise benefits.  

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Katelyn Harrison August 2, 2023
IT Asset Donation-HOBI
ESG

Maximize Value of IT Assets with Donations Programs 

Electronics are used in almost every aspect of daily life. As important as they are, it’s equally important to ensure electronics are properly maintained and upgraded periodically to prevent technical issues. Maintenance can become costly over time, as well as upgrading to new devices. Value-added ITAD services like donations programs help maximize the value of retired IT assets while providing used electronics to those without access. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 1, 2023
Specific Standards-HOBI
ITAD

New ITAD Specific Standards on the Horizon from e-Stewards 

Certifications are a part of any business, and they can be difficult for some industries to achieve due to how complex they have become, especially in the ITAD industry. According to e-Stewards’ acting certification director, Selena Turnock, certification standards all over have been getting longer and more tedious.

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Katelyn Harrison August 1, 2023
Recycling challenges-HOBI
Electronics Recycling

Challenges of Electronics Recycling 

The electronics industry has grown exponentially in the last 20 years and is successful in all facets. One obstacle many consumers face is what to do with devices after retirement. Electronics recycling, a lesser-known industry, is an eco-friendly way to dispose of retired IT assets. However, the industry has faced many challenges, some more recently than others. 

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Katelyn Harrison July 31, 2023
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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Mahlet Dozier July 26, 2023
ESG goals-HOBI
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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Katelyn Harrison July 25, 2023
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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Katelyn Harrison July 24, 2023
HOBI-vITAD
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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Katelyn Harrison July 19, 2023
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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Katelyn Harrison July 18, 2023

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