The rapid evolution of technology has thrust the world into a digital age. Business, communication, and shopping can all be done online, and 90 percent of the world owns a smartphone. Many businesses are fully remote and students attend classes online, but an influx of technology has also created several challenges. Reliance on technology has created a growing need for more stringent data security protocols, a digital divide between those with and without access to electronics, and a dangerous accumulation of e-waste. ITAD enterprises help overcome these obstacles with end-of-use services such as data erasure, repair, remarketing, and donation programs, and e-waste recycling.
Protect Enterprise Data After Disposition
Digital business means digital storage for company data. IT assets contain exponential amounts of sensitive information, and data remains on devices until it is properly wiped. This means every IT asset including mobile devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets are vulnerable to data theft. Disposition makes IT assets exceptionally vulnerable because many believe a simple reset will erase all data. Data security has become critical in a digital era, and ITAD providers offer onsite data erasure services to ensure no data is leaked even after asset retirement. Data erasure provides clients with peace of mind that their assets are in the right hands throughout 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.
Device Reuse Helps Bridge the Digital Divide
Remote working and digital learning became critical during the 2020 pandemic, and while this was convenient, it also made access to electronics crucial for continued education. Those without access were forced to purchase devices or fall behind if devices could not be provided. Many people still do not have access to IT assets, and partnering with an ITAD provider for donation programs and remarketing opportunities helps extend the life cycle of used devices and bridge the digital divide. Remarketing retired IT assets for reuse keeps them in circulation and out of the waste stream, contributing to a circular economy and protecting the environment.
Donation programs are a value-added ITAD service that helps provide electronics to those without access. Many companies are now seeking out these electronics donation programs to maximize the value of their retired hardware and give old IT assets a second lifecycle. Helping bridge the technological gap is also an excellent way for enterprises to accomplish social ESG social criteria by helping their community.
Reduce E-Waste with ITAD
Another pitfall of a digital era is the accumulation of hazardous waste that has evolved into a growing e-waste crisis. ITAD providers offer a responsible method of disposition as well as value-added services that help reduce e-waste and protect the environment. 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. With a focus on maximizing value and mitigating environmental liability, HOBI prioritizes client satisfaction throughout the end-of-use process.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.