Rapid technological advancements drive annual IT upgrades for many companies to keep their equipment up to date and functioning properly. IT assets are integral to any business, and upkeep can become expensive, including disposition. Many assets end up in storage closets or are thrown out with municipal waste due to a lack of knowledge or time to dispose of them responsibly. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer a range of end-of-use services for retired IT assets, including repair and remarketing opportunities to increase the value of used assets.
ITAD Repair & Refurbishment Services
In a linear economy, products are designed to be thrown away once used, but many products are discarded before it is necessary. Asset repair helps maximize device value by extending the lifecycle of retired IT assets through refurbishment. Though some retired IT assets may still have life left in them, used devices may also show some wear and tear. Repair and refurbishment services help restore used assets to their original cosmetic state before reusing them.
Asset Redeployment
Because the turnover rate for electronics is so high, many enterprises may find themselves with an abundance of retired IT equipment that still works and no place for it to go. Having an abundance of IT assets can create space and storage issues, as well as increased turnaround times and slower processing rates. Asset redeployment enables businesses to increase asset value, clear storage space, and save budget funds. Redeployment also improves control of asset storage and increases warehouse space. A crowded warehouse can lead to a battery fire if any equipment is damaged or overheats in storage.
Environmental Benefits of an ITAD Partner
Partnering with an ITAD provider maximizes asset value and also helps protect the environment. Significant natural resources are required to manufacture new electronics, and asset redeployment helps reduce the demand for new devices by reusing retired IT assets. Additionally, electronic waste causes air and water pollution when the chemicals from metals are absorbed into the soil or burned. Keeping used devices in circulation helps prevent them from entering the waste stream and helps mitigate waste altogether, supporting a circular economy. HOBI’s program encompasses repair services and reverse logistics, ensuring efficient removal, data erasure, and disposition of corporate electronic equipment in line with your company’s objectives.
ITAD providers offer many beneficial services that enhance environmental credibility, maximize asset value, and protect data after asset retirement. As an R2v3, RIOS, and ISO 14001 certified IT asset management and disposition enterprise with over 30 years of industry experience, HOBI focuses on sustainable solutions for e-waste disposal.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.