IT asset disposition encompasses a range of end-of-use services, including asset management. ITAD providers like HOBI function as a one-stop shop for all asset management needs during asset retirement. Partnering with an ITAD provider for mobility-managed services will help organize and manage retired assets through the disposition process. Services like data erasure and reverse logistics help protect data after retirement and during transport. Repair and refurbishment services prepare used assets for remarketing, which helps reduce e-waste and extends the life cycle of used assets. HOBI’s mobility-managed services also save budget costs by eliminating the need for multiple suppliers.
Asset Management
After IT assets are collected and the check-in process is completed, decisions are made on each item’s salability. Some retired assets still have some use left and can be remarketed to maximize their value. Responsible IT asset management helps maintain a smooth operating process and ensures one step is complete before moving on to another.
Data Erasure
Data remains on IT assets until it is properly wiped. Office supplies like laptops, tablets, phones, printers, scanners, desktops, and even cameras store exponential amounts of enterprise and employee data that can fall into the wrong hands if not properly sanitized. ITAD providers offer data erasure to solve potential data leaks during disposition. 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. Our team adheres to the most stringent data security protocols, compliant with NIST 800-88 and DOD standards, throughout the entire lifecycle of your IT assets.
Repair & Refurbishment
When IT assets like desktops, printers, laptops, tablets, and phones are retired, many have simply been upgraded and can still be used. IT asset disposition providers offer repair and refurbishment services that help restore devices to their original cosmetic condition before they are remarketed for reuse. This process also repairs internal damage, including battery replacements and data erasure. Repair and refurbishment prepare retired assets for redeployment. Asset redeployment helps save budget funds by utilizing assets already in storage, improving control of asset storage, increasing warehouse space, and preventing unnecessary spending.
Reverse Logistics
With an ITAD provider, every aspect of logistics is taken care of. A significant portion of the business world is remote, so finding an ITAD partner with reverse logistics services is critical to continue receiving IT asset disposition. Secure packaging plays a crucial role in assets getting from one location to another in one piece. Proper packing, data security, and transparency ensure clients that their IT assets will be transported safely and securely and that their data is in capable hands. HOBI maintains full chain-of-custody moves so that the material remains with the same driver or within the same system throughout the transport, eliminating cross-docking.