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HOBI-a WBE-certified ITAD provider

IT Asset Disposition

What Fortune 500 Buyers Look for in a WBE-Certified ITAD Partner

Supplier diversity offers a multitude of enterprise benefits, and Fortune 500 buyers are seeking diverse suppliers to meet their IT end-of-life needs. Factors such as speed, precision, and efficiency are appealing on the surface, but enterprise procurement teams evaluate specific service offerings when sourcing from diverse ITAD suppliers.

Katelyn Harrison June 15, 2026

HOBI provides global reverse logistics services

Reverse Logistics

HOBI Conversations Ep. 3: Inside ITAD Reverse Logistics

Episode 3 of HOBI Conversations is now live. In this episode, HOBI’s Global Accounts Manager discusses the top logistics risks, data centers, chain-of-custody expectations, and how AI is changing logistics.

Katelyn Harrison June 10, 2026

wbe certified ITAD

WBE

Heading to WBENC 2026: Why Supplier Diversity Belongs in Your ITAD RFP

HOBI heads to WBENC 2026 in Salt Lake City. See how a WBE certified ITAD provider helps procurement hit diversity goals and de-risk ITAD vendor selection.

Michael Blankenship June 8, 2026

data center ITAD

Data Center Services

Data Center ITAD Faces Liquid Cooling, Sealed Hardware, and a New End-of-Life Reality

Underwater pods, immersion tanks, and liquid-cooled AI racks are rewriting data center ITAD. Here’s what changes for recovery, sanitization, and value.

Michael Blankenship June 3, 2026

reverse logistics

Reverse Logistics

Reverse Logistics in ITAD: Why the Return Journey Determines Your Recovery Value

In ITAD, reverse logistics determines your data risk and recovery value. See how pickup, transport, intake, and triage protect compliance and resale return.

Michael Blankenship June 1, 2026

esg report

ESG

Inside Our 2025 ESG and Carbon Impact Report: A Year of Disciplined Execution

HOBI’s 2025 ESG and Carbon Impact Report covers the metrics, methodology, and 2026 targets ESG-driven enterprises need from their ITAD disposition partner.

Michael Blankenship May 27, 2026

enterprise mobile device disposition

Mobile Devices

Enterprise Mobile Device Disposition at Scale: A 10K Fleet Guide

Managing a large-scale mobile fleet retirement? This guide covers MDM offboarding, iOS and Android erasure, chain of custody, and maximizing remarketing value.

Michael Blankenship May 20, 2026

HOBI is WBE certified as a woman-owned business

ITAD

The WBE Advantage: How HOBI’s Certification Opens Procurement Doors

In the competitive business landscape, certifications can make an enterprise stand out among competitors, and there’s one certification in particular that provides supplier diversity, Fortune 500 procurement benefits, tax incentives, and creates a unique ITAD partnership.

Katelyn Harrison May 18, 2026

HOBI provides complete data erasure with internal tool

Data Security

HOBI Shield® Deep Dive: How Proprietary Data Erasure Stays Ahead of NIST Rev. 2 and IEEE 2883

Most enterprises don’t know what to ask their ITAD vendor about either standard. This post explains how HOBI Shield® — our proprietary data erasure technology — addresses both what it produces as audit evidence, and why proprietary erasure technology outperforms off-the-shelf tools for enterprise compliance.

Katelyn Harrison May 13, 2026

HOBI-Windows 10 end-of-life

ITAD

Windows 10 End of Life: The Enterprise ITAD Playbook for a Smooth Transition

Support for Windows 10 ended in October 2025, creating the largest corporate device refresh wave in years, and the clock is ticking on asset recovery opportunities.

Katelyn Harrison May 11, 2026

HOBI Conversations EP2 Summary

ITAD

HOBI Conversations Returns: Craig Boswell on the Forces Reshaping ITAD in 2026

Episode 2 of HOBI Conversations is live. HOBI President Craig Boswell sat down to cover the issues commanding the most

Michael Blankenship May 6, 2026

IT asset value depreciation curve illustrating ITAD value recovery timing in 2026 trade environment

Enterprise Asset Services

Tariffs, Trade, and Your IT Refresh: What the 2026 Import Landscape Means for ITAD Strategy

Enterprises are holding onto aging IT equipment longer, creating hidden data risks and shrinking asset recovery windows. Here is your ITAD action plan.

Michael Blankenship May 4, 2026

HOBI offers ITAD services designed for audit success

ITAD

Stay Audit-Ready with These Trusted ITAD Methods

Building a strong ITAD framework with a certified IT asset disposition provider will prepare companies for unannounced audits, eliminate data security risks, and strengthen ESG credit.

Katelyn Harrison April 29, 2026

HOBI offers safe, secure data center services

Data Center Services

Safe, Compliant Data Center Decommissioning

Decommissioning equipment holding sensitive enterprise data may seem overwhelming, but taking the necessary steps for a safe, compliant disposition will result in zero data incidents, accurate reporting, and a clear recovery statement.

Katelyn Harrison April 27, 2026

HOBI offers ITAD services for financial service providers

Uncategorized

Financial Services IT Refresh: Data Destruction Standards Your Auditors Actually Check

IT refresh cycles are a necessary part of any business to maintain updated, functional IT equipment, and responsible IT asset disposition is critical for audit success, especially for financial service providers.

Katelyn Harrison April 22, 2026

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