Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts, including safeguarding the environment with IT asset disposition, strengthening ESG goals with proper ITAD, simplifying data center decommissioning with an ITAD provider, and value-added services that improve IT asset disposition.
ITAD: Safeguard the Environment with IT Asset Disposition
Environmental agency is escalating as companies become more aware of the detrimental effects of poor waste management. One type of waste that is not typically thought of as hazardous is electronic waste. All IT equipment is considered e-waste once it is retired or no longer in use. Office IT equipment such as phones, laptops, tablets, printers, and T.V. screens accumulate in storage closets or empty office space, leaving data vulnerable to theft and reuse, potentially going to waste. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer a host of end-of-use needs for retired IT assets, including asset management and data security. ITAD providers prioritize the best path for clients and the environment when disposing of hazardous material and focus on maximizing the value of retired IT assets.
Strengthen ESG Goals with Proper IT Asset Disposition
As sustainability grows, reporting has become a popular method of tracking environmental impact and carbon output. ESG reporting is a value-added service many companies utilize to manage sustainability practices, and partnering with an IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider will help strengthen ESG goals and help reduce companies’ carbon footprint.
Simplify Data Center Decommissioning with an ITAD Provider
The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has increased data worldwide. Global data is expected to reach 200 zettabytes by 2025, including data stored on private and public IT infrastructures, utility infrastructures, and personal devices. As technology has advanced, data centers have become the primary storage method for enterprise data, but digital storage means private data is vulnerable to digital theft. Data center decommissioning can be overwhelming, as data is vulnerable until it is completely erased. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer data center solutions, including data erasure and reverse logistics, ensuring your data stays in the same hands until it is properly wiped.
Value-Added Services that Improve IT Asset Disposition
Electronic waste disposition is becoming increasingly critical as the world becomes more digital. E-waste makes up 70 percent of the world’s toxic waste and continues to evolve into a global crisis. Responsible e-waste disposal is a key combatant to global e-waste reduction. ITAD providers offer value-added services such as ERP integration, reimaging and redeployment, and remote management that further improve IT asset disposition.