Demand for New Devices Decreases in the Aftermath of Pandemic

Prior to the pandemic, upgrading electronic devices was almost routine. Annual upgrades ensured that consumers had the latest technology. Recent findings indicate that demand for new devices has slowed as more consumers are content with using the devices they already have for extended periods.   Insurance provider Assurant recently conducted a survey and found that 60…

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (7/10-13/26)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including retiring software licenses with vITAD, mobile security management via data security apps, a partnership that created a recycled titanium supply chain, and the environmentally-conscious smartphone hitting shelves in the U.S.  Retire Software Licenses with Value-Added IT Asset Disposition Services  There are many steps to retiring…

Environmentally-Conscious Smartphone Hits Shelves in the U.S.

Tech giants around the world are focusing more on sustainability as they roll out new products. From changes in packaging to repair methods, many tech companies are making more of an effort to be environmentally aware. Several companies, including Apple, have developed self-repair kits to help consumers repair their devices at home. Now, iPhones may…

Mobile Security Management via Data Security Apps

Mobile has become the global leader in convenient technology. Cell phones are the primary source of communication, followed by other mobile devices like laptops, smartwatches, and tablets, which means mobile lifecycle management is becoming increasingly important.  Mobility-managed services such as test and repair, refurbishment, liquidation, remarketing, and reverse logistics management help to maximize the value…

Mobility-Managed vITAD Services

In an expanding ITAD landscape, value-added IT asset disposition, or vITAD, services are becoming the new industry norm. The industry is constantly changing, but in recent years clients’ needs have become more sophisticated, requiring ITAD providers to go above and beyond the traditional core service offerings.  One such offering is mobility-managed services (MMS). As an…