Custom Market Insights reports the global green data center market is anticipated to reach $69.7 billion during 2016. This accounts for more than $30 billion of growth since 2009, when the market was reported to amount to $31 billion. The increase in green data centers is thought of as a response to growing environmental efforts.…
Three ways to maximize device potential and minimize unnecessary e-scrap Apple recently announced plans to extend the lifecycle of its mobile devices, namely its iPhone, from two years to three years. As a mobile device refurbisher and recycler, I applaud this initiative as a step in the right direction of the industry goal of creating…
Apple issued its annual environmental responsibility report this week. According to the report, Apple recovered close to 61 million pounds of e-scrap throughout 2015. The recovered material included 23.1 million pounds of steel, 13.4 million pounds of plastics, 11.9 million pounds of glass, 4.5 million pounds of aluminum, 3 million pounds of copper, 190,000 pounds…
Usually, when thinking of IT asset management, you may think of things such as data security, repair solutions, or cloud management. While these are all important functions of a successful IT management system, the most important component may sometimes be overlooked: compliance. Making sure your ITAD provider is environmentally compliant is not only a moral…
Usually, when thinking of IT asset management, you may think of things such as data security or data management. While these are all important functions of a successful IT management system, the most important component may sometimes be overlooked: compliance. Making sure your ITAD provider is environmentally compliant is not only a moral obligation, but…
In February 1992, we began as a small Illinois-based electronics processor focused on the retrieval and resale of electronic components and environmentally sound recycling of midrange and PBX phone equipment. As technology and innovation continue to thrive, HOBI has blossomed into one of the industry’s leading providers of IT and mobile asset management services with…