AI is disrupting the technology industry, driving up memory prices. As of February, DRAM and NAND flash memory prices have surged, with some expected to rise by 90–95 percent by next quarter. Increasing AI workloads and infrastructure expansions have caused a major spike in memory demand, resulting in higher refresh costs for enterprises across the board.
As a core ITAD responsibility, handling lithium battery handling is a top priority. IT assets undergo a rigorous sorting process, and battery removal is conducted in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including required certifications, safety tools, and policies to minimize fire risk.
Proper IT asset management is a proactive solution to chain-of-custody gaps, and we’ve created a practical guide for multisite enterprises to help strengthen the chain of custody ahead of audits. This guide includes steps, controls, and guidance on choosing a partner for multisite ITAD.
Today marks HOBI International Inc.’s 34th year as a leading IT and mobile asset disposition provider. From a small, family-owned operation in a dusty corner of a garage to an international success, HOBI is now one of the most competitive and innovative ITAD providers in the country.
Learn how OEM and enterprise partnerships in ITAD reduce risk, protect data, and recover value through certified processes, clear KPIs, and transparent reporting.
Data centers are driving the need for enhanced data security. Digital storage has replaced decades of filing cabinets, but data centers are vulnerable to digital data theft when they are retired. Because data is primarily stored digitally nowadays, it is easy to forget about the need for security after the equipment is retired, but data centers are just as vulnerable as other IT assets when improperly decommissioned.
IT asset disposition isn’t just getting rid of old IT assets. Coordinating with a trustworthy logistics team, identifying which assets can deliver greater value, increasing enterprise ROI, ensuring data remains secure throughout the process, and finding an ITAD provider with the right capabilities are crucial. With growing scrutiny from auditors, regulators, and ESG stakeholders, ITAD transparency is no longer a marketing claim; it’s an industry standard.
The rise of remote working began with the pandemic in 2020 and has since grown into a full-scale way of working. Most businesses have remote or hybrid employees, and schools switch to remote learning during inclement weather. The digital era has enabled remote working, helping the business world adapt to worldwide challenges, but it has also created new hurdles in the ITAD space.
2026 will be the year of new rules for the waste industry. Several new industry regulations will take effect in the new year, including the EU Waste Shipment Regulation, effective May 21, 2026, which will enforce tighter export limits and require record-keeping.
The holidays are typically a high-stress point for many businesses. Slowdowns create bottlenecks and delays, but they also create opportunities for IT work. Holiday slowdowns produce fewer users, lighter ticket volumes, fewer meetings, and more available facilities. This provides some downtime for IT upgrades, proactive maintenance, and strategic planning, especially for IT asset disposition. This is a time to reset asset controls, update inventory lists, and lay out a fresh ITAD plan for the new year. We’ve created an IT asset checklist to help you start 2026 clean, secure, and organized.