When IT equipment is retired, it can end up taking up storage space or cluttering hallways and become a much larger problem than it needs to be. Most IT equipment contains lithium-ion batteries which could cause a landfill fire, eliminating municipal waste as a disposition method. Incineration leads to a lawsuit if surrounding residents raise…
Electronic waste makes up 70% of the world’s toxic waste, which is why some enterprises choose to recycle their old IT assets. Recycling IT hardware ensures that it will not end up in landfills and pollute the environment, however, many IT assets still have some use left even after disposition. Everyone updates IT equipment at…
Zion Market Research reports the Mobile Device Management (MDM) market will reach $5.15 billion by 2021, growing at an overall CAGR of more than 25 percent. The MDM market consists of different mobile solutions, including device management, application management, security management, network service management and other mobile function services. The market’s growth is expected as…
Earlier today, Apple announced a battery replacement program for 6S devices. The new program is a response to reports of of iPhone 6S and 6S Plus devices affected by unexpected shutdowns. The malfunctioning batteries do not affect the devices’ safety, in contrast to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The shutdown issue only applies to a…
In the world of wear your own device (WYOD), Samsung is preparing to release its latest smartwatch, Gear S, right before the holidays. Will wearable tech be the next big headache for IT asset management? Unlike with smartphones, most IT departments have no clue as to what the plan of action will be for incorporating…
Can you believe it? PC arch-rivals, Apple and IBM, have become best friends in enterprise mobility, providing mobile devices, apps and solutions to enterprises. The deal aims to marry the simplicity and user experience that Apple Geeks crave with enterprise expertise of IBM in security, back end systems integration as well as big data and…