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The Chronicles of Cesar Hernandez: Traveling, Tutoring, and Tinkering  

J.R.R. Tolkien wrote that not all those who wander are lost, and HOBI’s next employee spotlight shines on a future engineer with a traveler’s heart and a deep appreciation for all things automotive. Born in Mexico, Cesar Hernandez has lived in the U.S. for most of his life, primarily beneath the Texas sun.

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Katelyn Harrison October 3, 2025
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Value-Added ITAD service

5 Strategies for ITAD Vendor Transitions and ROI Protection

Switching IT vendors can expose your organization to data risks, compliance issues, and missed ROI opportunities. Learn how a strategic ITAD plan ensures secure vendor transitions, protects sensitive information, maintains chain-of-custody, and recovers asset value — turning offboarding into a structured, profitable part of your IT lifecycle.

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Katelyn Harrison October 1, 2025
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vITAD

5 Ways ITAD Procurement Strategy Misses the Mark

Procurement often stops at purchase, but real value depends on how you manage devices through their entire lifecycle. Learn five ways procurement teams miss opportunities to align OEMs, carriers, and ITAD, and how an integrated ITAD procurement strategy can cut costs, boost ESG reporting, and reduce risk.

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Michael Blankenship September 29, 2025
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Greg Jocke: On the Clock with HOBI’s IT Sales Manager 

This week, HOBI’s employee spotlight shines on a father of two with strong attention to detail and a deep appreciation for family time. Part of the ITAD process involves repairing devices for resale, and Greg Jocke oversees the transfer from one lifecycle to another.

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Katelyn Harrison September 26, 2025
ITAD budgeting mistakes
IT asset lifecycle

5 Costly ITAD Budgeting Mistakes Enterprises Make and How to Avoid Them

Most enterprises underestimate ITAD budgeting, leading to hidden costs, compliance risks, and lost ROI. From treating ITAD as an afterthought to choosing vendors on price alone, this post explores five common mistakes and how to avoid them. Learn how smarter budgeting transforms ITAD into a driver of value and sustainability.

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Katelyn Harrison September 24, 2025
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Steven Saunders: HOBI’s New Kid on the Block

This week, HOBI welcomed its newest team member, Steven Saunders, a newlywed and fitness junkie with a love for the outdoors and a passion for connecting with people. An Arizona native, Steven grew up in a small mountain town that fostered his love of cool weather and all things outdoors. He moved from the mountain terrain of Sierra Vista to the rolling plains of Texas, trading nicer weather for spicier food, where he recently joined the HOBI business development team. 

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Katelyn Harrison September 19, 2025
Data Security Risks When Delaying IT Asset Decommissioning
Compliance

Ensuring Data Security in ITAD: 4 Risks and Best Practices

Delaying IT asset decommissioning creates hidden risks. Idle devices expose sensitive data, weaken chain-of-custody, invite compliance failures, and lose resale value by the day. Learn how a secure ITAD strategy protects data, ensures regulatory compliance, and recovers maximum ROI — turning a costly delay into a competitive advantage.

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Katelyn Harrison September 17, 2025
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Mobile Asset Management

Device Reuse May Decline as Trade-In Values Rise  

Mobile devices have skyrocketed in popularity within the last decade, and AI may be increasing the device trade-in rate. With new models released annually, many people trade in their old devices every year or two. Rising prices and more rapid deployments of technology have caused many consumers to keep their devices longer; however, recent data shows that upgrade timing is being shaped by a mixture of mobile provider promotions and emerging interest in on-device AI, which could cause a decline in device reuse. 

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Katelyn Harrison September 10, 2025
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Electronics Recycling

Battery Fires Increase Globally, Fueling Need for Disposal 

Battery fires continue to increase globally each year, spurring a need for proper IT asset disposition. July marked a new high for battery-related fires, with 56 reported fire incidents, the most ever recorded in a single month, according to Ryan Fogelman. Since 2016, Fogelman has been compiling and publishing “The Reported Waste & Recycling Facility Fire In The US/CAN”. As the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Fire Rover, Fogelman speaks regularly on the scope of…

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Katelyn Harrison September 9, 2025
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Reverse Logistics

Enhance Data Security with a Secure Logistics Provider 

Safeguarding data is a top priority for many companies, but it is becoming more difficult in an increasingly digital era. Digital problems require digital solutions, and proper IT asset disposition helps ensure data is protected regardless of the situation. Partnering with an ITAD provider for data destruction guarantees that data is safe even after asset retirement. ITAD providers also offer reverse logistics services, which contribute an additional level of data security that is often not considered. 

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Katelyn Harrison September 8, 2025
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Rick Madson: The Man of Many Mysteries 

Some people live in the spotlight, but this week’s employee spotlight shines on a man who thrives in the quiet edges of a room. Content with simple pleasures and stimulating conversation, Rick Madson is a man of many mysteries, a mediocre golf swing, and the superhuman ability to survive without coffee. 

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Katelyn Harrison September 4, 2025

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