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…
With global e-commerce expected to reach 1.5 trillion U.S. dollars by 20181 it comes as no surprise that enterprises are shifting to online environments. Adding to this discussion, a recent report from IMRG indicated nearly 50 percent of e-commerce traffic in the United Kingdom was performed on smartphone or tablet devices2. By embracing technology and…
As you stare at your computer screen you try to process the information. You attempt to swallow as anxiety builds and your shaky hands struggle to dial your boss’s phone number. Finding out your company is suffering of a security breach, compromising perhaps hundreds of thousands of personal records, is the last thing anyone ever…
Baseball fanatics rave about America’s favorite past time as much as they do their cellphones. It is no question that the smartphone market is a growing field in the technology arena. This year smartphones are expected to reach upwards of 1.9 billion units sold. With sales skyrocketing and fewer than 20 percent of all cellphones…
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services is responsible for the reutilization of property received from our United States military services. Just as Sims Recycling Solutions is committed to the reuse of materials wherever possible, the DLA is committed to the repurposing of property to save money, minimize environmental impact and increase viability for the…
Early cellphones allowed users to do two things: make calls and receive calls. Today, cellphones are multifunctional and essential tools for modern life. They keep us connected, entertained, informed, and organized. But for all that our cellphones do, our relationship isn’t a long-term one. Millions of cellphone users across the world replace their cellphones annually.…
Refurbished computers equipped with preinstalled operating software are a great value, if you know what you’re actually buying. Here are some tips to tell the real thing from a counterfeit. Security Data security is the foundation of a responsible refurbishment program because breaches of confidential information can have serious financial and legal consequences for businesses…
Everyone likes scoring a good deal on a great product. Now customers seeking a cost-effective way to meet their company’s computing needs have a new partner they can turn to: Sims Recycling Solutions. Earlier this year the electronics recycler’s North American operations joined the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher program. The Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher program is a…