COVID-19: What ITAD Challenges are Global Enterprises Faced with Today?
Major challenges facing enterprises today as they manage their global ITAD programs. Learn how you can overcome challenges brought on by the pandemic.
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COVID-19: How is this affecting reverse logistics?
The pandemic has caused many businesses to scramble in providing the hardware and software support their employees need to manage their workload remotely.
How to Vet Your IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Vendor’s Reuse Process
As data volumes increase, with an estimated 40 zettabytes of data expected to be created by 2020, security threats continue to be significant when it comes to dealing with data stored in any type of electronic device1. While majority of the focus remains on cyber security threats, physical security threats are proving to be worth…
6 Things You Might Not Know About ITAD
The definition of a hero is generally described as a person admired for outstanding achievements. Therefore when referring to an IT department a hero might represent the person responsible for a successful server refresh which will typically improve stability, speed and up-time providing a reliable and productive work environment! When upgrading your IT equipment the…
Webinar: The Fundamentals of Global IT Asset Disposition (Everything to Know from A-Z)
In a global economy, enterprises depend more and more on robust IT infrastructures. As an IT manager it is your goal to efficiently and effectively procure and maintain IT assets rather than deal with the complexities of disposition at the end of their useful life. Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS) is hosting a live webinar discussing…
3 Ways You Can Extend Your ITAD Budget
Over the past 15 years the market for the disposal of electronics and IT equipment has undergone a dramatic evolution. Businesses who were accustomed to receiving payment for the commodities resulting from old devices had to shift gears to consider IT asset disposition (ITAD) as a part of their departmental costs. Now not only does…
Benefits of Secure IT Asset Disposition
Company-owned IT assets containing proprietary and/or sensitive information are not always considered a high priority and may introduce significant security risks when devices are replaced. As a result secure and responsible IT asset disposition (ITAD) has never been more critical. ITAD refers to the methodical process of removing retired or non-working IT equipment with the…
5 Steps to Complete Asset Recovery
When upgrading an IT device the replaced device is often viewed as “scrap” and not considered for its full potential value. While the average person may not be familiar with current market values for reused or refurbished electronic equipment, there are professional companies who specialize in this, providing clients with the most value for their…
The Real Value of Electronic Asset Recovery
When corporate budgets allow for IT and electronic device upgrades, newer models and features overshadow the value of replaced devices. While equipment values can vary greatly, these older and replaced devices always hold some level of value either as parts or functional units. Electronic asset recovery has become an important service for uncovering value and…
Part 3: Preparing Your Hard Drive for Reuse
Click here to view Part 2. Varying specifications of hard drives can be the first step in assessing whether the device can be reused or should be processed for end-of-life recycling. When preparing a hard drive for reuse you can wipe the hard drive to protect your company and ensure data removal. Data wiping consists…