Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) strategies are replacing traditional Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Enterprises worldwide are deploying more mobile devices each year, thanks to the increasing sophistication of mobile technologies. Allowing employees to utilize the smartphone or tablet of their choice as a primary computing device brings opportunities for increased productivity and a decreased learning curve. Increased mobile adoption is causing enterprises to turn to enterprise mobility management…

June 27, 2017 Leave a commentMobile, NewsBy Shelby McCollum

June marks 10-year anniversary of iPhone being available to public

Earlier this year, Apple announced 2017 as the official 10-year anniversary of the iPhone. Apple originally revealed the device during January 2007, and the device became available to the public for purchase during June 2007, marking this month as the 10-year anniversary of purchasing iPhones. The iPhone set a precedent for modern smartphone design. Before…

June 26, 2017 Leave a commentMobile, NewsBy Shelby McCollum

HOBI weekly blog recap 6/19-6/23

Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 6/19-6/23 IoT spending anticipated to grow 17 percent during 2017 IDC estimates organizations worldwide will spend up to $1.4 trillion in IoT hardware, software and services by 2021. While the firm predicts substantial growth within the next four years, IDC reports nearly 17…

June 23, 2017 Leave a commentData Center, data security, Electronics Recycling, IoT, IT Asset Management, ITAD, News, RecyclingBy Shelby McCollum

IoT spending anticipated to grow 17 percent during 2017

IDC estimates organizations worldwide will spend up to $1.4 trillion in IoT hardware, software and services by 2021. While the firm predicts substantial growth within the next four years, IDC reports nearly 17 percent of that growth will occur in 2017 alone. IDC predicts organizations will spend the most on IoT hardware, but IoT security…

June 22, 2017 Leave a commentIoT, NewsBy Shelby McCollum

Enterprise IT professionals are more confident in their security tactics, but less prepared

June 21, 2017 Leave a commentdata security, NewsBy admin

Three steps to maximizing enterprise data center potential

Enterprises nationwide are decreasing their data center budgets. Electricity, environmental controls and equipment maintenance can lead to high operational costs. To maximize a data center’s potential, it’s important to stick to the best practices and regular maintenance to ensure equipment is functioning at its highest capability. Here are three tips for maximizing data center potential: Maximize…

June 20, 2017 Leave a commentData Center, NewsBy admin

Bureau of International Recycling announces official start of global e-scrap study

The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) have officially began studying worldwide e-scrap generation and processing flows. This study, assisted by academics from Harokopio University, will review data regarding household electronics and appliance recycling. The two groups initially announced the study during December of 2016. Robin Wiener, ISRI president,…

June 19, 2017 Leave a commentElectronics Recycling, News, RecyclingBy admin

Educational technology market anticipates substantial growth due to digitization

A new report from EdTechXGlobal indicates the educational technology market will reach $252 billion by 2020. Up to two percent of the $5 trillion global education market is currently digitized, and experts anticipate that percentage will continue to grow with new technology advancements. Google and Microsoft are leading educational technology sales, with Google comprising 58…

June 15, 2017 Leave a commentEducational Technology, NewsBy admin

Internet security market anticipated to exceed $65 billion

A new report from Research and Markets indicates the global internet security market will grow substantially within the next eight years. Overall, the first estimates the market will grow at an overall CAGR to reach $66.18 billion by 2025. The growing number of cyber attacks on both enterprises and consumers has increased the need for…

June 14, 2017 Leave a commentdata security, NewsBy admin

SERI reports first instance of fabricated R2 certificate

Last week, Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) reported the first known instance of a doctored R2 certificate. SERI discovered the fraudulent certificate after an e-scrap processor attempted using the document to secure a contract. The document, created by Secure Recycling, was a real R2 form with the facility name, date and certificate number altered. Secure…

June 13, 2017 Leave a commentCompliance, Electronics Recycling, News, RecyclingBy admin

Apple announces plans to release iPhone repair machines

Last week, Apple, Inc. announced plans to release multiple iPhone screen repair machines to third-party repair companies worldwide. The company will release their Horizon Machines, previously only available to Apple retail stores and mail-in repairs, to 400 authorized repair shops in 25 countries around the world. The machine does not completely replace an iPhone’s screen,…

June 12, 2017 Leave a commentMobile, NewsBy admin

HOBI weekly blog recap 6/5-6/9

Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 6/5-6/9 Three steps to prepare for a data center relocation Enterprise data centers are constantly evolving with new technologies and new approaches to maximize value. Whether it’s taking the plunge and committing to a cloud-computing centric data center, or just overall consolidation, data…

June 9, 2017 Leave a commentData Center, Data Erasure, data security, IT Asset Management, ITAD, Mobile, NewsBy admin

Apple WWDC: 8 exciting iOS 11 features

Apple revealed the newest version of their OS, iOS 11, yesterday at their annual Worldwide Web Developers Conference (WWDC). iOS 11 will bring many updates to iPhone and iPad devices, including improved usability and new capabilities. Here are the most exciting updates from iOS 11: Improved safety features iOS 11 hosts a Do Not Disturb…

June 6, 2017 Leave a commentMobile, NewsBy admin

Apple reveals new home speaker, iOS 11, Mac High Sierra in 2017 WWDC

Apple hosted its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) today in San Jose. Tim Cook, Apple CEO, described the event as the “best and biggest WWDC ever.” Experts expected updates regarding Apple TV, Apple Watch, Mac and iOS. Apple began the WWDC by revealing Amazon will be available on Apple TV devices later this year, so…

June 5, 2017 Leave a commentITAD, Mobile, NewsBy admin

The sixth overlooked IoT and mobile security component

Earlier today, ZDNet published an article detailing five common security mistakes when implementing IoT and mobile technologies in the enterprise. More businesses will continue to introduce IoT and mobile in their tech strategies more advanced devices are introduced, but enterprises are not always fully prepared to use these devices. ZDNet lists the five major pitfalls…

June 1, 2017 Leave a commentdata security, Mobile, NewsBy admin

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