The New Year is a perfect time to reflect on highlights and accomplishments from the past 365 days. 2018 was a significant year for the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and recycling industry, with both data security and sustainability taking center stage. As the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was enacted last…
Have you ever had your personal data compromised? A recent study found that 26 percent of consumers reported having personally identifiable information (PII) compromised just within the last month, and 34 percent within the last year. It comes as no surprise we are seeing more legislation requiring companies to ensure PII and other confidential data…
It is that time of year. A time to reflect and identify opportunities to improve going forward. It has been quite a year for the IT and electronics industry which is what makes asset disposal plans one to focus on in the New Year. Growing data security threats and increasing momentum in our progress toward…
Due to increasing demand for services in the United Arab Emirates, Sims Recycling Solutions, a leading provider of electronics recycling and IT asset disposition services, moved to a larger facility in Jebel Ali. The facility is four times larger, and is now fully operational. “We had outgrown our previous facility,” stated Stephen Phelan, managing director…
Ten years ago, formalized selection processes for disposal of IT assets were rare and vendor vetting was mostly non-existent. Few questions were asked and most companies were satisfied with any service with the ability to quickly haul away their retired IT equipment. Gartner released their first “Magic Quadrant for North America Information Technology Asset Disposition”…
Whether you have a good IT asset inventory list or need to start from scratch, here are some recommendations to help you manage a strong IT asset register.
It was 16 years ago when SRS representatives walked the halls of the Rosen Centre in Orlando for the very first E-Scrap Conference. With a few hundred attendees it was clear the e-waste industry was starting to see rapid growth in demand. Today this event has evolved to be one of the biggest annual conferences…
41.8 million tonnes (Mt) of electronic waste was generated in 2014, with a value of circa $52 billion, according to the United Nations. These types of material goods generate large amounts of physical waste, and their production can account for more than 80 percent of their through-life carbon footprint. The recycling and reuse of these…
New site Improves digital functionality for users Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS) launched a redesigned global website. SRS helps clients around the world responsibly recycle and manage the disposition of IT and electronic equipment. Website updates considered global services as well as content supporting regional services in the Americas, APAC and EMEA. Enhancements made have improved…
Processing sites in California and Illinois achieve ISO 27001 certification Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS) recently earned ISO 27001:2013 certification at two U.S. facilities in Roseville, California and West Chicago, Illinois. ISO 27001 certification is a standard which defines an organization’s commitment to information security. This systematic approach to managing sensitive company information oversees all processed…