HProvided is a weekly snapshot of the recent recycling, reverse logistics, and data center related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 3/25-3/29. The Internet of Things can improve waste management systems Every time you throw waste into a designated bin, that waste eventually ends up somewhere and has to be treated in some …
Spiceworks, an online community of IT professionals, has released their 2019 State of Servers report that examines on-site server infrastructure in the workplace. This includes purchase plans, brand prevalence, and market perceptions. The survey, which was conducted in February, included 530 IT buyers from organizations across North America and Europe. Results showed about 98 percent …
A recent survey released by international data security company, Blancco Technology Group, shows that more than a quarter of consumers are concerned about the possibility that their devices will be compromised if they opt to trade it in. So concerned in fact that they outright refuse to trade it in or recycle it. Conducted in …
We’ve all heard of the three R’s before – Reuse, Reduce and Recycle. It is a waste hierarchy that provides guidance on creating a sustainable life. But did you know that these three R’s aren’t even half of what a certified IT asset management organization can do for your company? At first glance, reverse logistics …
Every time you throw waste into a designated bin, that waste eventually ends up somewhere and has to be treated in some way in order to not be hazardous to the environment. Over the years, technology has helped cities transform the process into a highly smart operation management activity. An IoT, ML-enabled platform for waste …
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent 5G technology, laptop and ITAD related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 3/18-3/22. 5G wireless technology will bring four distinctive sustainability opportunities 5G is the next generation of wireless data network and it will provide speeds as high as 20-times today’s typical broadband networks. In …
Hiring an IT asset disposition company to dispose of your outdated or unused IT equipment saves an enterprise time and money. While this is an attractive option for many companies, hiring an irresponsible ITAD provider can result in both monetary and reputational damage. These are three areas to investigate when researching prospective ITAD providers to …
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The modern smartphone has become the tech industry’s black hole, absorbing digital music players, point-and-shoot cameras and even many tablets along the way. Aside from the iPad and a handful of budget tablets like Amazon’s Fire HD series, most standalone tablet have largely been subsumed by big-screen phones. And many thought laptops would be the …
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Year after year, mobile phone OEMs try to outdo one another by impressing customers with unique updates. In the more recent years, the “wow” factor has centered on the allure of a foldable display, bezel-free appearance and facial scanners/fingerprint sensors. But many mobile phone owners are beginning to notice a trend among these new mobile …
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5G is the next generation of wireless data network and it will provide speeds as high as 20-times today’s typical broadband networks. In fact, 5G will bring new forms of services, including everything from remotely monitoring water usage on farms to remotely conducting brain surgery. Due to the network’s ability to respond to human activity …
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