Despite the frosty weather and low of 27 in NYC for the Super Bowl this weekend, this year’s Bowl is supposed to be the ‘greenest’ in history! In the weeks leading up to this year’s Super Bowl, the NFL sponsored electronics recycling events in New York and New Jersey that collected 9,000 pounds of old …
The iPhone rumor mill is turning yet again. Here’s what we’ve got for you so far: The iPhone 6 2 Screen Sizes You’re either a Samsung person or an Apple person. Samsung gurus love the big screens on Galaxy smartphones, while Apple Geeks adore the iPhone’s operating system and design techniques. Rumor has it, this …
Finding the right IT asset management and disposition provider is like playing the dating game. You cannot settle for just one or two good qualities – you need the whole package! What you should you look for in an ITAD provider? IT Asset Management Data Erasure IT Remarketing Electronics Recycling Some companies are in the …
Don’t be the next Target – pun intended. 2013 was the worst year for data security! What will your company do differently this time around? In light of Data Privacy Day, held annually on January 28, HOBI International encourages everyone to make protecting privacy and data a greater priority. Our experts propose data security, management …
Illinois has been making big strides in the world of electronics recycling. On January 1, 2012, Illinois enacted a statewide ban on disposing e-waste in landfills. This resulted in approximately 42 million pounds of electronic devices recycled in one year, beating the Illinois Products Recycling and Reuse Act by nearly 3 million pounds! In the …
It should be noted that while PC shipments have continued to drop, some OEMs have seen boosted profits. Don’t be fooled. This is a result of increased pricing due to higher competition. Because of the higher price margin, retailers are seeing record numbers of used laptops, smartphone and tablets being sold for quick cash or …
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According to Gartner, 20% of BYOD projects will fail by 2016. Has your company implemented a BYOD policy yet? If not, you might want to hold off. However, if your employees do bring their own device, are your policy guidelines sustainable? While BYOD programs have encouraged mobility, reduced IT costs and enhanced productivity, mobile security …
It’s no secret the PC is rapidly falling behind smartphones and tablets. So much in fact that shipments declined by a record 10 percent in 2013 alone! What draws consumers away from the PC? While the ‘phone’ aspect of the smartphone is not the most frequently used feature, consumers desire the small, compact style of …
Electronics recycling is on the up-and-up as EcoATM reports collecting and disposing of 2 million electronic devices. EcoATM is a network of more than 800 electronics recycling kiosks popping up in malls and retailers all over the nation. Throughout its four years of service in collecting and recycling phones, tablets and MP3 players, EcoATM seems …
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The Year of Enterprise Tablets eventually becomes.. The Year of Broken Tablets. According to Forbes, 62% of employees use their tablet multiple times per day and more than 30% of iPads will be accidentally damaged in the first 3 years. I know what you’re thinking, “well, we always have a case or cover on our …