Gartner, the leading information technology research company, is hosting live recordings of sessions that took place at the November 4 Gartner IT Financial, Procurement and Asset Management Summit in Grapevine, Texas. One session in particular given by Sean Magann, vice president of Sims Recycling Solutions titled “Managing Data Center Asset Disposition” discussed a case study…
The Information Association of IT Asset Managers (IAITAM) will be hosting a complimentary educational webinar regarding global IT asset disposition (ITAD) all day on December 9. For this day only online viewers can gain insight on best practices for managing an ITAD program for a global data center. The presentation, hosted by Sean Magann, vice…
In today’s tech world IT security is a known priority. While manufacturers and software developers work to manage data security of equipment while in operation, the IT asset disposition (ITAD) industry has the pressure of ensuring data destruction after data has been generated, entered, used and stored. Businesses may find it difficult to trust a…
While volumes of retired electronics in Latin America have continued to increase, local infrastructure for the proper management of “end-of-life” electronic equipment has not caught up to the demand. In Latin America legitimate options for IT asset disposition are available but the business is not as competitive as in other parts of the world. Therefore…
Now that it’s time for your organization to retire technology assets, you’re probably looking for a solution to destroy data, resell equipment and responsibly dispose of retired electronic devices. Before selecting multiple vendors to manage these processes it’s important to carefully asses your organization’s goals to ensure you’re covering all of your company’s legal and…
New Information Resource for IT Asset Disposition Sims Recycling Solutions’ new blog regarding IT asset disposition (ITAD) is officially launched at http://blog.simsrecycling.com. This new resource will offer ITAD industry insight, best practices and will follow corporate updates from the industry’s global leader. Offering a broad range of topics and perspectives, this blog will provide a…
Information availability and risks are evolving. Is your ITAD strategy? Data Security and IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) today With internet traffic set to cross the one zettabyte – that’s one followed by 21 zeros – threshold next year, we are at the dawn of a new and potentially unsecure information age. The flow of information…
While information technology (IT) risks continue to evolve, security professionals are constantly challenged to stay up to date with the latest methods of protection. Unfortunately for working equipment, methods of data protection may only temporarily meet your business needs. As IT executives keep busy staying connected and educated, it can be a relief to know…
Sims Recycling Solutions is excited to welcome Ping Yi to the international business development team. Ping’s work history will complement our global efforts, as she brings more than 20 years of experience and has maintained a proven track record of leadership in this industry. In her new role Ping will support global business initiatives to…
Electronics currently hold the title as being the fastest growing waste stream and while volumes increase, so do the challenges in providing effective end-of-life device management across the globe. The European community recognized these obstacles when it created the waste electrical and electronic equipment label of excellence (WEEELABEX) certification. This standard is an integral part…