Month: July 2013

University aims to build ‘vanishing’ electronics which would make for an interesting future ITAD. Imagine if a drop of water could dissolve your electronic device after it has outlived its usefulness. Researchers involved in the “Born To Die” project at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have successfully built a computer chip that disintegrates completely …

What’s in store for the ITAD industry if water could dissolve electronics? Read More »

A picture was leaked showing what looks like the casing for a new iPhone – the iPhone 5 C. The plastic case was of no concern, as many Apple products are sold this way; it was the round-edge design of the packaging that threw Apple Geeks for a loop. It is very possible Apple may …

iPhone 5 C – Does the ‘C’ stand for cheap? Read More »

Not only is a well implemented IT asset management and electronics recycling process crucial for ITAD organizations, companies must take it upon themselves to make the change to reduce e-waste. Slow and steady wins the race, huh? In this case, he who recycles most comes out on top. The top 16 electronics retailers [excluding retailers …

Staples Named Victorious in Electronics Recycling Read More »

Recent security research has made a discovery that could potentially wreak havoc on million of phones. Apparently, there are quite a few mobile phones either on the market or tossed away that still have SIM cards with 1970s Data Encryption Standard (DES) security. Oh, and by “quite a few” I mean the number could reach …

ITAD 101: Data isn’t gone until it’s properly destroyed Read More »

Like any cliché high school scene, bring your own device (BYOD) is separating the office into distinct categories. An article gives the ins and outs by identifying the key players in shaping the new BYOD workplace. The Millenials The Millenials pouring into the workforce are said to be blamed for the BYOD era. They have …

10 Types of BYOD Workers – Which one are you? Read More »

Electronics recycling in the U.S. is now a $20.6 billion industry, up from less than $1 billion in 2002, according to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. Why is the electronics recycling industry booming? Just take a look around you. How many electronics are within your reach? Electronics are used every single day and …

The Key To Successful ITAD: Environmental Compliance Read More »

ITAD vendors providing mobile companies with IT asset management services may need to keep watch on recent no-contract plans that are heightening the mobile device turnover rate. AT&T had a big announcement this week! According to the Dallas Business Journal, the mobile leader will soon be offering consumers no-contract smartphones and tablet computers on monthly …

ITAD Organizations to Make Room For No-Contract Plans Read More »

Since the launch of the first iPhone in 2007, mobile leader Samsung has been exclusively making chips for its biggest competitor, Apple. Even after ping-pong litigation between the two companies, Apple continues to take the saying “keep your enemies closer” to heart by working with Samsung again on manufacturing chips for its iOS devices. The …

Apple, Samsung Rival Takes Backseat as Partnership Blossoms Read More »

While the PC is in need of a serious market rejuvenation strategy, it reigned supreme for decades. The current post-PC era may not have much more than its 15 minutes of fame. The post-PC market is stocked with tablets, smartphones and other devices, which seemed to have driven personal lives and business development into a …

Trouble in Post-PC Paradise? Signs of early stagnation in mobile market Read More »

You know the people who blindly yell at the screen during horror movies: “No! Don’t do it! Don’t go in there!” Well, that is how IT asset management and disposition (ITAD) organizations feel when companies throw caution to the wind when it comes to data security with IT equipment. Like any horror movie, a data …

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