The Importance of ITAD in Risk Mitigation

Storing sensitive data is always a risk. In Q2 of 2023 alone, 855 accounts were breached every minute, with a total cost of $2.1 trillion for cybercrime-related losses in the same quarter. Companies must remain vigilant in their efforts to guard against data loss, and ITAD (information technology asset disposal) is a crucial component of …

Technology for a New Sustainable Global Reality

Energy costs are on the rise, supply chain disruptions are occurring, and consumer demands are changing. Technology will play a huge role in optimizing a new global reality, and sustainable technology will become a catalyst for global change.  A sustainable technology framework is a set of digital solutions that will drive positive environmental and social …

Best Ad Blockers for Laptops

Many websites offer free content, but they display ads to generate revenue. Pop-up ads can negatively affect a website’s usability and user experience. Ad blockers don’t just remove bloat from websites, such as auto-playing video and splashy ads that take up half the screen. In addition to protecting your privacy, ad blockers also prevent tracking …

iPhone 14 is Geared for Repair

Apple released their new smartphone model earlier this month: the iPhone 14. According to iFixit, the internals has been redesigned to make them more repairable. The iPhone 14 features a butterfly-style design with a pop-off screen and back plate that can be removed with a pair of screws. This new design is a “dramatic rethinking” …

ITAD: Why is it Important?

ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) is the practice of recycling, redeploying, repairing, or disposing of obsolete IT equipment devices in a responsible and environmentally friendly way. Not only does this process contribute positively to our environment, but it also is crucial for the data security of sensitive organization information. Organizations that seek services from a non-certified …

Are Devices Built to Last or to Die?

In August 2022, The Washington Post released an analysis of 14 popular consumer devices, finding that most could stop working in 3-4 years because of irreplaceable batteries and half of them are designed to be thrown away. Having to upgrade your devices regularly can be a costly investment and poses negative impacts on our environment’s …

Post-Pandemic Business Structure for IT Asset Managers

Is your company downsizing office space? Closing some of your offices? Moving employees and/or IT equipment from one location to another? Or closing or downsizing data centres? If you say yes to any of the above, have you been given plenty of time to manage the IT assets and process with plenty of extra resources …

The Importance of Reuse and Repair

Before you recycle your old devices responsibly, you should consider reuse and repair! Your old IT assets may still have a remaining useful life. These processes can provide monetary value for your organization as well as positive sustainable practices for our planet. Read below for the importance of reuse and repair. The Importance of Reuse …

Ensure Data Security with ITAD Done Right

According to Risk Based Security and Flashpoint, “there were 2,932 publicly reported data breaches in the United States throughout 2021. The research also found “that although data breaches worldwide decreased by 5%, numbers in the U.S. lifted by 10% compared to 2020 levels,” (Security Magazine, 2021). Data security should be a top priority for organizations …

ITAD & Sustainability

According to the World Economic Forum, 50 million tons of e-waste are produced each year and is now known to be the fastest-growing waste stream issue in the world. By 2050, the amount of produced e-waste is expected to double, due to an increase in demand for devices. The volume of retired assets is also …