IT asset disposition is crucial to reducing global e-waste generation and partnering with an ITAD provider ensures that retired IT assets are responsibly disposed of and mitigates any environmental liabilities. ITAD encompasses a range of end-of-use services that cover every aspect of the disposition process and ensure data stays safe from one stage to the next. Finding an ITAD partner can feel overwhelming, with so much to consider. For instance, are they capable of keeping your data safe? What are their data security protocols? Do they offer reverse logistics services? Are they up to date with the latest industry compliance standards? We’ve provided a list of several core service offerings to look for when searching for an ITAD provider to help ease the process.
Data Security is Critical in a Digital Age
Data security is arguably one of the most important facets of an enterprise, and it’s critical to ensure that no data breaches occur, even in disposition. When searching for an ITAD provider, consider security features such as cameras and padlock cages, and other services such as data erasure. How do they plan to protect your data? HOBI uses an internally developed tool, the HOBI Shield®, that completely wipes all device data before repair or recycling. Any devices in which that data cannot be completely removed are shredded.
Digital Storage Requires Data Center Solutions
Today, data centers store significant amounts of employee and enterprise data, which means maintaining them is more important than ever. Data centers are a piece of the IT equipment infrastructure, and like all technology, they do not last forever. Data center decommissioning often occurs when the hardware has come to the end of its useful life and is ready to be retired. Data is stored on IT equipment until properly sanitized, which means enterprise data is at risk even after the data center is retired. Data centers are complex machinery, and installation can be complicated without the assistance of a professional. For this reason, it is always smart to consider partnering with certified specialists trained in dismantling data centers.
Safe & Secure Asset Transportation with Logistics Services
IT asset disposition requires the transportation of IT assets, which requires a careful package process and reverse logistics solutions. ITAD providers manage the transportation process with safe, secure point-to-point asset transport. In addition, many companies these days have remote workers, and finding an ITAD partner who supports remote clients is becoming more important. HOBI provides cost-effective onsite and remote IT and mobile asset transportation solutions worldwide. HOBI’s Remote Box Program enables remote clients to get the ITAD service they need without compromising their health or safety.
IT asset disposition can be overwhelming, but finding an ITAD provider eliminates the stress of working with multiple vendors by supplying services like data security, data center solutions, and reverse logistics under the ITAD umbrella. ITAD providers also ensure that retired IT assets will not contribute to global e-waste generation by offering environmentally sound disposition via electronics recycling.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.