The end of the school year is around the corner, which means many IT assets are in need of upgrades. IT assets like computers, laptops, tablets, and printers are often retired annually for newer models, and left in storage until a plan is made to dispose of them. Partnering with an ITAD provider for IT asset disposition will save time and money. It will help protect the environment by recycling e-waste and preventing it from being sent to landfills.
ITAD Services
ITAD providers like HOBI offer a range of end-of-use services for retired IT equipment, including data erasure solutions to safeguard data throughout retirement, mobility-managed services to maximize device value, reverse logistics, donation programs to extend the lifecycle of retired assets, and e-waste recycling to help protect the environment.
Data Erasure: Data remains on IT assets until properly sanitized, which means leaving retired assets in storage makes them vulnerable to data theft. Employee and student information could easily be breached, leading to significant legal issues. ITAD providers offer data security solutions including data erasure, ensuring data is protected throughout the disposition process. HOBI uses an internally developed data erasure software, the HOBI Shield, that completely erases data from a device. Any devices that cannot be erased are destroyed via shredding technology to prevent further data leaks.
Mobility Managed Services: Not every retired device has reached the end of its useful life, and mobility-managed services with an ITAD provider help expand the lifecycle of retired IT assets. Repair and refurbishment services prepare devices for remarketing, extending their lifecycle and preventing them from disposal before their time. Device reuse helps keep retired IT assets out of the waste stream by keeping them in circulation and supporting the circular economy. Remarketing assets also helps increase storage space.
Reverse Logistics: ITAD providers offer customized reverse logistics services that help transport IT assets from point A to point B with no issues. Until data is properly erased, it remains on IT assets even during transport, which means enterprise data is still vulnerable during transport after asset retirement. Finding an ITAD provider with transparent reverse logistics services helps provide a measure of data security before data is wiped from the devices and peace of mind that your data is in the right hands.
Donation Programs: When an enterprise retires IT assets, it will sometimes donate them to organizations in need, like other schools, nursing homes, or even small startups that do not yet have the budget for new IT equipment. Schools seeking to help others can donate retired IT assets in working condition, helping to bridge the digital divide.
Recycling: Several e-waste disposal methods, but recycling is the most environmentally friendly option. Few businesses have disposition plans for retired IT assets, which can lead to poor e-waste management, and ITAD facilities like HOBI offer more than just recycling. E-recycling with an ITAD provider ensures no e-waste will be sent to landfills and all usable materials are recovered.