While we’ve learned about how General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) works in practical terms, there are still key issues being debated. Nearly four years after coming into effect, we’ve gained valuable insight into how the European Union’s GDPR is being enforced. Since 2018, over 900 GDPR-related fines have been issued across the European Economic Area…
Every year, RLA recognizes a company demonstrating leadership and measurable results in sustainably managing reverse logistics with their Green Reverse Logistics Award. This year, SLS received the RLA Green Reverse Logistics Award for the development of our Sustainability Calculator. We are absolutely delighted to have been recognized by the RLA for our efforts. Previous Image…
Sims Lifecycle Services is the exclusive, diamond sponsor at the 18th annual Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Conference and Expo. The conference, which takes place in Las Vegas Feb. 7-9, will bring together returns and reverse logistics subject matter experts to learn demonstrated strategies for improving brand reputation, customer satisfaction and increasing asset recovery. As part…
On December 9, 2021, SLS officially opened our newest circular center in La Vergne, Tennessee. During the ribbon cutting ceremony we were honored to have in attendance Mayor Jason Cole, Alderman Graeme Coates, members of Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, Reverse Logistics Association’s Tony Sciarrotta and Mark Erickson, and prominent members from the Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity International. The circular…
The world’s first electronic digital computer, ENIAC (electronic numerical integrator and computer), was built for the U.S. Army between 1943-1945 and ushered in the Information Age. When it was refurbished then redeployed in 1946 it was the beginning of processes we follow in today’s IT asset disposition (ITAD) industry. Along with radar, blood transfusions and the large-scale production of penicillin, computers were innovated during World War II. ENIAC was built by the University of Pennsylvania to…
Refurbished semiconductors come to the rescue of data center providers and OEMs As we become more reliant on technology in our everyday lives, the demand for semiconductors is surging. These small chips power everything from digital devices to data centers, and today, they are in short supply across the globe due to COVID-19-related production and supply chain issues. To meet this demand, Sims Lifecyle Services (SLS) is helping customers to recover and redeploy their used semiconductors,…
Earlier this year, 25 companies, including hyperscale data center providers Google and Amazon Web Services (AWS), signed the new Climate Neutral Data Center Pact. It marked another significant milestone in the cloud services industry’s commitment to sustainability. These signatories, who also include CyrusOne, Equinix and NTT, have all pledged to make proactive efforts to contribute toward the transition to a climate neutral economy. The Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact supports…
Each year data centers around the Netherlands open their doors to visitors as part of National Data Center Day. Organized by the Dutch Data Center Association, the seventh annual event took place on November 9th. Bart-Jan Smit, a Global Account Manager for Sims Lifecycle Services, joined other members of the Association for tours at BIT and ITB2 facilities. BIT offers tailed colocation services at three data…
We’ve all heard the phrase, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Everyone at Sims Lifecyle Services (SLS) lives this each day. We are proud to be part of the Sims Limited family where, together, we play an important role in the circular economy by making valuable resources available for future use. Our company’s purpose, create a world without waste to preserve our planet, drives our…
Last week some of our colleagues in Europe joined events in Glasgow relating to COP26. We were delighted to attend techUk’s Glasgow reception which brought together 200 stakeholders on the frontline of the intersection of digital and climate for informal networking and discussions. The event, co-sponsored by Cisco and Oracle and introduced by Julian David, also marked the launch of a new techUK report highlighting thought leaders’…