An effective IT asset disposition (ITAD) program ensures that redundant assets are disposed of securely and sustainably. So, how can your organization develop a better ITAD program? First, recognize the value of a strong ITAD program. Beyond environmental concerns, improper disposal can result in data breaches and hefty regulatory fines. Furthermore, recouping residual value from…
To support our prospects and clients as they manage and improve their IT asset disposition (ITAD) program, Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) has developed the SLS ITAD Maturity Model. This tool has been designed to help you determine exactly where your program stands and how it aligns with your company’s compliance and data policy risks. A…
The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a collaborative community founded in 2011 to focus on redesigning hardware and software technology to support the scalability benefits of open source and open collaboration within data centers and the IT industry. Expanding on the internal work initiated by Facebook in 2009, the OCP’s mission is to provide a…
When safeguarding your data on retired storage media, the safest data destruction method can sometimes be the most convenient. On-site destruction of storage media, using on-site shred vehicles at your business location, is a secure and customer-friendly method to dispose of retired IT assets. On-site shredding is ideal for both large and small volume projects. In…
When considering how to destroy data on retired storage media for your company and clients, there are several vital details that must be considered. Beyond the actual data destruction method, a wider lens is recommended to develop a holistic data destruction program. Your data destruction program should be consistent with your company’s data privacy policy.…
The sustainability reporting landscape is constantly evolving, with growing global concern about environmental issues, more companies are recognizing the importance of measuring and reporting on their sustainability efforts. ITAD providers are uniquely positioned to assist in this effort, as they specialize in…
Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) has responded to our clients’ growing need for secure on-site data destruction by increasing our fleet of on-site shred vehicles in Europe. It is now even easier to bring our world-renowned ITAD global services directly to your company. These new vehicles are yet another example of SLS’ increased commitment to providing…
Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) has recently published our updated version of our ITAD RFP template to address specific customer needs when it is time to prepare for an updated asset disposition program.
Sims Lifecycle Services is proud to have exhibited at IAITAM ACE 2023, held at the esteemed Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The event brought together leading ITAM and ITAD professionals from around the world to discuss crucial topics within the IT industry. It was especially thrilling to embrace the event’s country theme, with attendees…
Host In Ireland, a community of global companies with a collective interest in raising awareness of Ireland’s role in global digital infrastructure, has released their 2023 Ecosystem Report. This year’s report focuses on the Irish data center ecosystem in action, emphasizing that data center expansion and decarbonization be inextricably linked in order to achieve a…