Responsible asset disposition begins with proper IT asset management. Throughout the year, retired IT assets often pile up, leading to storage problems and potential data security issues. The start of a new year is the perfect time to implement IT asset management strategies to prevent disposition obstacles. IT asset disposition (ITAD) professionals offer a range of end-of-use services for retired IT assets, including asset management with redeployment, reverse logistics, data security, and electronics recycling. As a one-stop solution for all end-of-use needs, an ITAD partner will ease the burden of disposition and ensure clients get the most out of their assets even after retirement.
ITAD Helps Prevent Data Breaches
The number of data breaches increases each year and can be extremely costly. Remote working has resulted in more cybersecurity attacks, and IT assets are even more vulnerable after retirement, making data security critical. ITAD providers prioritize data security in every step of the disposition process with onsite data erasure. HOBI’s internally developed data erasure tool, HOBI Shield, is just one of three data security steps we take to prevent data leaks. HOBI Shield completely wipes data from a device, and any hard drives that cannot be entirely erased are destroyed via shredding technology.
Asset Redeployment Maximizes Device Value
Many IT assets are disposed of when they are still in working order, and ITAD providers help maximize the value of retired assets with repair and redeployment services. Asset redeployment provides extra storage space and reduces the amount of equipment lying around, making asset storage control much more straightforward and simplifying IT asset management. Device reuse is also environmentally beneficial. Remarketing retired IT assets for reuse keeps them in circulation longer and out of the waste stream, contributing to a circular economy.
Track Assets with Reverse Logistics
Asset transport is often a pain point due to the high costs, time, and energy spent organizing logistics, but ITAD services include reverse logistics. Partnering with an ITAD provider for customized reverse logistics eliminates the added stress of coordinating asset transfers for disposition. Most users do not associate reverse logistics with data security, but transporting IT assets can result in asset damage, theft, or even battery fires if not handled properly.
Environmentally Sound IT Asset Disposal
Responsible IT asset management goes beyond tracking assets in storage and redeployment. Many devices are not eligible for reuse, and safe, efficient asset disposal is necessary for e-waste. ITAD providers offer environmentally sound disposal solutions via electronics recycling, mitigating environmental liability. HOBI is an R2v3, RIOS, and ISO 14001 certified IT asset management and disposition enterprise with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. We prioritize the best path for clients and the environment and help clients maximize ROI.
IT asset management is a requirement for proper e-waste disposal, and ITAD providers are an umbrella solution for all end-of-use needs. Start the new year with a game plan for asset management and stay ahead of the curve with an ITAD provider like HOBI.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.