vITAD

vITAD Represents The Progression of IT Asset Disposition

Traditionally, the core services of IT asset disposition have included logistics, data sanitization, certification, onsite services, and more. However, as the digital landscape evolves, clients’ needs become more sophisticated. The ITAD industry is evolving to include a new list of criteria and expectations to meet these needs. HOBI refers to the value-added IT asset disposition services or vITAD.

Katelyn Harrison February 19, 2025

Data Center Services

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Data Center Disposition

Environmental awareness has become a staple in the business world, as many companies have implemented sustainability policies and reporting methods to enhance transparency and accountability. Environmental transparency is becoming increasingly critical in the digital age, especially regarding electronic waste. E-waste accounts for 70 percent of the earth’s toxic waste and will continue growing. Responsible IT asset disposition (ITAD) is a primary factor in combating the global e-waste crisis. ITAD providers offer end-of-use services for various

Katelyn Harrison February 18, 2025

Compliance

ITAD Compliance is Critical for Successful Disposition

Many elements ensure the IT asset disposition process runs smoothly, but compliance is a crucial cog in the ITAD machine. In the ITAD space, compliance represents a commitment to transparency and accountability for asset management and disposition, and following industry regulation standards. As the industry evolves, regulations are becoming more stringent, and compliance will help ITAD providers navigate industry challenges and protect against potential legal ramifications.

Katelyn Harrison February 17, 2025

Electronics Recycling

Show Love for the Environment with Electronics Recycling

Valentine’s Day is upon us! Amid the festivities, remember to keep the environment in mind. Whether you or your significant other are treating yourself to the newest smartphone or upgrading to a larger TV screen, responsible IT asset disposition is critical to protecting the environment and reducing e-waste. Proper disposition is important for many reasons, and we’ve provided some tips on how to show love for the environment this Valentine’s Day with electronics recycling.

Katelyn Harrison February 13, 2025

ITAD

Intel Supports Device Repair with Modular Design

Twenty years ago, a consumer’s right to repair didn’t exist. Though the idea of reusing goods has been around for centuries, it was only applied to electronics within the last fifteen years. The first Right to Repair initiative took place in 2012 in Massachusetts, when voters overwhelmingly approved the initiative demanding that car makers provide independent shops with the same diagnostic and repair information and tools provided to dealers and authorized repair shops.

Katelyn Harrison February 12, 2025

ITAD

Tips for Finding an All-Inclusive ITAD Provider

IT assets are a significant component of a smooth-running business, especially in a digital age. Phones, computers, tablets, printers, scanners, and laptops are necessary for communicating in-office and remotely, and their disposition is even more important.

Katelyn Harrison February 11, 2025

ESG

ESG and ITAD Boost a Company’s Environmental Credibility

Environmental awareness is growing. Businesses are implementing environmental strategies to help reduce their carbon output and are becoming more selective by only partnering with environmentally credible vendors. ESG reporting was recently thrust into the spotlight, encouraging many companies to adopt the reporting method to help maintain accountability. Partnering with an ITAD provider for environmentally sound IT asset disposition will help boost environmental credibility by helping organizations achieve environmental ESG criteria.

Katelyn Harrison February 6, 2025

Mobility Manages Services

Device Reuse: The Circle of Mobile Lifecycle Management

IT asset disposition consists of responsible e-waste management, but the ITAD process looks a little different for mobile assets. Most mobile devices contain Lithium-Ion batteries, making them more challenging to dispose of than electronics without LIBs. Mobile devices can also be reused, making the disposition process more unique than traditional IT assets. Discover how mobile device disposition is unique by walking through the mobile lifecycle management process.

Katelyn Harrison February 5, 2025

HOBI-offers repair and remarketing services for device reuse

Mobility Manages Services

Logitech Offers Repair Parts for Device Reuse

Device reuse is a key solution to reducing global e-waste, and more companies are re-evaluating repair policies to accommodate the growing demand for device repair. The Right to Repair movement began in 2012 when Massachusetts passed a right-to-repair law for vehicles and has since spread to mobile devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets. More companies are implementing repair policies and partnering with vendors for device reuse services.

Katelyn Harrison January 30, 2025

ITAD

Back-to-School ITAD: Retailers Accept Retired Electronics

Proper e-waste disposal begins with proper IT asset management, which students can accomplish simply by ensuring their old electronics are disposed of properly. Many are deterred by the lack of knowledge on where to take excess devices. Popular retailers like Best Buy and Walmart and service providers like AT&T often offer drop-off programs to assist with proper e-waste disposition.

Katelyn Harrison January 29, 2025

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