The world is a digital arena where electronics are required for daily life. The influx of technology over the last decade has created a need for additional ITAD services to accommodate the changing industry landscape, a concept HOBI refers to as value-added ITAD (vITAD). Technological advances provide many benefits but also result in excess electronics that are discarded each year for newer models. vITAD services, such as asset redeployment and donation programs, help repurpose retired IT assets and keep them out of the waste stream via device reuse. The digital era also requires services for non-traditional assets such as mobile devices and data centers that have grown in popularity. vITAD providers like HOBI offer value-added services tailored to the evolving needs of clients maneuvering a digital age.
Digital Media & the Rise of Non-Traditional Assets
Traditionally, IT equipment consisted of office hardware such as phones, computers, printers, and scanners, but the evolution of technology has produced an obsession with mobile assets. Laptops, smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets dominate the digital world for their compact convenience and instant internet access. Digital media has skyrocketed since the invention of smartphones, and now, 70 percent of the global population owns a mobile phone. Digital news necessitates digital storage, which requires data centers. Think of data centers as digital filing cabinets. They store significant amounts of data, reducing the amount of paper used and increasing office storage space. Data centers and mobile devices have become so prevalent that ITAD providers like HOBI now offer additional services to accommodate these non-traditional assets.
Support for Remote Workers
Working from home has become more common during the last five years. When remote working became a requirement for many businesses during the pandemic, the demand for electronics increased significantly almost overnight. Remote work continues to be a common practice, making support for remote workers a new business requirement. Providing ITAD services to remote clients can be challenging, but ITAD companies have devised strategies to help overcome remote working hurdles. HOBI’s remote box program offers strategies for safe and quick collection, evaluation, and equipment redeployment on our clients’ behalf. vITAD services like remote management enable ITAD providers to continue providing IT asset disposition services for clients, whether in-office or remote.
Regulating E-Waste via Redeployment & Donation Programs
An abundance of e-waste is detrimental to the environment. Poor asset disposition leads to pollution, whether devices are sent to landfills or incinerated due to chemicals that electronics contain. Many people are still unaware of how to dispose of IT assets properly, so much of it still ends up in landfills. Companies can help regulate e-waste by partnering with ITAD providers for value-added services like asset redeployment and donation programs. Reusing retired assets via redeployment maximizes device value, helps reduce e-waste, supports a circular economy, and provides used devices to those without access. HOBI offers repair and refurbishment services, remarketing opportunities, and donation programs to maximize value.
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