HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (9/7-10/10)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including utilizing cybersecurity strategies to avoid phishing scams, streamlining data center decommissioning with ITAD solutions, how ITAD partners offer sustainable solutions for asset disposal, and the impact of the Basel Convention on the ITAD industry. 

Utilize Cybersecurity Strategies to Avoid Phishing Scams 

Technology has become the cornerstone of communication in homes, schools, and businesses nationwide. Electronic devices are used for various purposes, including security cameras, health monitoring, tracking goods, watching storms, managing schedules, etc., which means these devices store significant amounts of personal information. As technology has evolved, hackers have devised different ways to extract information from users, and scams are getting more challenging to detect. Cybersecurity is more important than ever in the digital age, and it is critical to take steps to ensure your data is protected against data theft. 

Streamline Data Center Decommissioning with ITAD Solutions

Data centers are a critical business component in a digital world. Significant amounts of employee and enterprise data are stored digitally and housed in data centers, making upkeep crucial for data protection. However, decommissioning and relocation can take time and effort. ITAD encompasses all IT asset management services for IT assets, including data center solutions. Having an ITAD partner eases the burden of disposing of retired data centers and provides remarketing and data erasure services. 

ITAD Partners Offer Sustainable Solutions for Asset Disposal

The world is becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, and the ITAD industry has evolved to maneuver new challenges to meet clients’ needs. As a new industry standard, ESG reporting assists companies in providing transparency and accountability in three areas. In the ITAD space, environmental standards are guaranteed for responsible IT asset disposition, and ITAD providers offer sustainable solutions for e-waste that help clients achieve environmental ESG criteria. 

The Impact of the Basel Convention on the ITAD Industry

The Basel Convention is an international treaty that regulates the transboundary movement of controlled waste, including electronic waste (e-waste). The treaty now includes the Swiss-Ghana Amendment, passed in 2022, which intends to protect human health and the environment. Still, it poses several challenges for ITAD companies when it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Handling and managing the responsible recycling and disposal of electronics is challenging in any capacity, but the Basel Convention’s regulations will complicate operations. ITAD companies’ critical issues due to the Basel Convention include complex regulations, increased costs, shipment delays, and more.