In an expanding ITAD landscape, value-added IT asset disposition, or vITAD, services are becoming the new industry norm. The industry is constantly changing, but in recent years clients’ needs have become more sophisticated, requiring ITAD providers to go above and beyond the traditional core service offerings. One such offering is mobility-managed services (MMS). As an…
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including the rise of text message scams, details regarding IATAM ACE 2023, how to conquer the mobile landscape with a vITAD provider and tips for some eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts. SMS Phishing: The Rise of Text Message Scams Text messages have become the primary form of…
A 2019 article by The Guardian points out that although the United States accounts for only 4 percent of the world’s population, it generates 12 percent of the world’s total waste. Nearly 75 percent of the total waste can be recycled.To keep the planet safe and toxin-free, we need to recycle and do it correctly.…
Mobile phones are the most purchased technology in the world, with 1.21 billion smartphone units sold last year alone. In previous years, the price rarely affected mobile phone sales. However, the International Data Corporation says shipments are expected to decline about 1.1 percent in 2023. Previously, smartphone shipments were forecast to increase, but according to…
When IT equipment is retired, it can end up taking up storage space or cluttering hallways and become a much larger problem than it needs to be. Most IT equipment contains lithium-ion batteries which could cause a landfill fire, eliminating municipal waste as a disposition method. Incineration leads to a lawsuit if surrounding residents raise…
As much as consumers love brand-new electronics, there is one thing they collectively do not, the prices, which only seem to be increasing. As a result, more consumers have begun reusing old devices and even purchasing used devices. Unfortunately, this also means more repairs. By now, it’s no secret that electronics coincidentally start to go…