Responsible IT Asset Disposition Helps Prevent Data Theft 

The business world has undergone many changes during the last decade, one of the most prominent being remote working. Many companies now operate with fully remote staff, meaning daily communication occurs digitally, and data security is more important than ever. Exponential amounts of enterprise and employee data are stored on enterprise IT equipment such as computers, laptops, tablets, phones, printers, scanners, and, most importantly, data center equipment. Data security should be a top priority for any enterprise, especially in this digital age, and responsible IT asset disposition will help prevent data theft even after asset retirement. 

Statistics show that only 17.4 percent of the world’s generated e-waste is documented to be collected and properly recycled. Hundreds of thousands of electronics are thrown away yearly, and many end up in landfills or incineration facilities. Most consumers are unaware of how dangerous e-waste is to human health and the environment. Everyday electronics are manufactured with metals that leak toxic chemicals into the soil when left in landfills too long. This will eventually contaminate the groundwater and the surrounding drinking water supply. 

When ingested, these hazardous chemicals can cause extreme illnesses over extended periods and can even become fatal. Incineration is a popular alternative, but burning these metals pollutes the air and can eventually lead to breathing problems for those living nearby. 

Throwing away electronics isn’t just dangerous to the environment. Both personal devices and office IT equipment contain large amounts of data that remain on devices until properly wiped. Office supplies like laptops, tablets, phones, printers, scanners, desktops, and cameras should be fully sanitized before recycling or redeployment. ITAD providers like HOBI offer data erasure to solve potential 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 800-18 and DOD standards, throughout the entire lifecycle of your IT assets.

HOBI International, Inc. is an R2v3, RIOS, ISO 14001, and WBE-certified IT asset management and disposition provider with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. We prioritize data security in every step of the disposition process and ensure clients that their data is in capable hands even after retirement. Our value-added services and customizable solutions provide accountability and transparency throughout the disposition process. HOBI also offers mobility-managed services like repair, refurbishment, and remarketing opportunities to maximize asset value. 

For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.