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

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Mobility Manages Services

Mobility-Managed vITAD Services

In an expanding ITAD landscape, value-added IT asset disposition, or vITAD, services are becoming the new industry norm.

Katelyn Harrison May 15, 2023

IT Asset Management

Conquer the Mobile Landscape with a vITAD Provider

It is becoming increasingly important for enterprises to engage an MMS provider to address the unique challenges of a digital era as expectations and requirements evolve, and partnering with an ITAD provider like HOBI takes care of mobile lifecycle and IT asset disposition needs.

Katelyn Harrison May 10, 2023

Data Security

SMS Phishing: The Rise of Text Message Scams

Text messages have become the primary form of communication, and now they’re becoming the primary form of scams. SMS phishing, or smishing, is not a new method for scammers but has increased dramatically in recent years.

Katelyn Harrison May 8, 2023

ESG

Improve Risk Management with ESG Reporting

Risk management is becoming more necessary as clients and stakeholders demand more transparency in business operations. ESG reporting is one of the additional services ITAD providers offer and can be used to improve risk management.

Katelyn Harrison May 2, 2023

Electronics Recycling

Washington EPR Program Allows the Use of R2 Certified Companies

In late 2021, the Council of the District of Columbia passed a law allowing only eStewards-certified facilities to be used in the eCYCLE Program.

Katelyn Harrison May 1, 2023

Reverse Logistics

Reverse Logistics with a 3PL Provider

In addition to asset transportation, reverse logistics includes proper storage and packaging to ensure IT hardware is not damaged, and sometimes the process can be overwhelming.

Katelyn Harrison April 26, 2023

IT Asset Management

IAITAM ACE 2023

The International Association of IT Asset Managers hosts its annual tradeshow and conference May 9-11 in Nashville, Tenn. This year HOBI’s president and co-founder, Craig Boswell, will discuss how new ITAD services are evolving from the traditional ITAD model during a session called vITAD – The Next Generation of ITAD Services.

Katelyn Harrison April 25, 2023

Electronics Recycling

End-of-School-Year Recycling Tips

As the school year winds down, students may find themselves with an abundance of leftover school supplies. Luckily, there’s plenty to do with used supplies like pencils, glue bottles, binders, pens, and small electronics.

Katelyn Harrison April 24, 2023

Environmental Services

Celebrate Earth Day 2023 with These Eco-Friendly Tips

Earth Day is nearly here, which means discussing how we can help keep the planet clean and healthy.

Katelyn Harrison April 20, 2023

ITAD

HOBI President Speaks at ISRI 2023 Conference

The ISIRI Annual Convention and Exposition is underway this week in Nashville, Tenn., at the Music City Center. The four-day event brings the recycling industry together for networking and educational opportunities. More than 70 speakers are sharing their knowledge and expertise on various industry subjects throughout the week, including Craig Boswell, president and co-founder of HOBI.

Katelyn Harrison April 19, 2023

Blog

Reuse Leftover Easter Eggs

Repurposing old or leftover Easter eggs helps prevent them from ending up in waste streams, where they cannot be broken down, harming the environment.

Katelyn Harrison April 18, 2023

Environmental Services

Indiana Recycling Plant Spews Toxic Smoke After Combustion

A recycling plant in Richmond, Indiana recently caught fire, raising residential health and environmental concerns.

Katelyn Harrison April 17, 2023

IT Asset Management

Protect Your IT Assets from Rising Temperatures

When we think of damaged electronics, we typically think of shattered screens or water damage, perhaps a few scratches, but internal damage can sometimes be more dangerous than external damage, and it’s important to keep your gadgets protected this summer as temperatures begin to rise.

Katelyn Harrison April 12, 2023

Electronics Recycling

Oregon Revamps Electronics Law

Oregon’s House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would significantly change the state’s electronics collection and processing law. On March 22, House Bill 3220 passed with 56 votes in favor and four excused and not voting.

Katelyn Harrison April 11, 2023

ITAD

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle with an ITAD Provider

Many companies are becoming more environmentally aware and doing more to reduce their carbon footprint. IT asset disposition service providers like HOBI partner with companies looking to get rid of retired IT hardware and ensure it is disposed of properly.

Katelyn Harrison April 10, 2023