Month: December 2015

Tips for a more cost efficient data center

It’s no secret data centers are pricey. Between regular equipment maintenance, electricity and environmental controls, a medium-sized data center can rack up thousands of dollars in monthly fees. To maximize a data center’s potential, it’s important to stick to the best practices and regular maintenance to make sure your devices are functioning at their highest …

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Happy HOBIdays!

As 2015 reaches an end, the HOBI team wants to wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy new year. We hope everyone has a restful end to the holiday season, and 2016 brings many opportunities for personal and professional growth. 2015 brought many new questions about new approaches to IT asset management. An increasing number of …

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The best way to improve ITAD

Usually, when thinking of IT asset management, you may think of things such as data security or data management. While these are all important functions of a successful IT management system, the most important component may sometimes be overlooked: compliance. Making sure your ITAD provider is environmentally compliant is not only a moral obligation, but …

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What to do with old electronics during the holiday season

With the holidays around the corner, consumers everywhere will be giving and receiving new electronics. After receiving new electronics, it’s easy to forget about older devices and store them in a drawer or box around the house. While this may be the easiest options, cities everywhere are working to make electronics recycling an easier process …

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Four common CIO mistakes

Fast decision making comes with the territory of being a CIO, but these quick decisions leave room for mistakes. When making decisions about changing technology or operating schemes, it’s easy to get tunnel vision or overlook the entire process. Here are four common CIO mistakes. Forgetting the big picture When beginning new projects or working in unfamiliar …

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