February 3, 2012
HOBI International Marks 20th Anniversary as Industry Leading ITAD Provider
Feb. 3, 2012 — HOBI International Inc., a global leader in the IT asset disposition, management, resale, remarketing and recycling of IT and mobile phone assets, marks its 20th anniversary today.
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January 23, 2012
IT Organizations Charged With Doing More With Less in 2012
The results of a Gartner survey of CIOs released Jan. 18 show that IT organizations around the world are facing increased priorities with “flat IT budgets in 2012.” Worldwide, budgets increased an average of just half a percent, while spending is decreasing in North America and Europe.
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January 16, 2012
Don’t Get Zapped!
Have Your IT Asset Disposition Plan Before It's Too Late
The latest hacking of a large company database, Zappos.com, offers a not-so-gentle reminder of the importance of data security and avoiding data breaches on active IT assets.
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January 11, 2012
Corporate Responsibility Should Include Focus on ITAD Programs
Corporate responsibility (CR) programs are on the rise among the business world, according to a recent study by Corporate Responsibility Magazine. The study found that 72 percent of all companies had formal CR programs in 2011, up from 62 percent in 2010. Adding more traction to the growth is that 62 percent of companies have a lead CR role, or corporate responsibility officer, and more than 60 percent have dedicated CR budgets.
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December 22, 2011
E-waste Recovery Growing Three Times Faster than Other Waste Streams
A new study released this month from SBI Energy indicates that electronic waste is growing three times faster than any other type of waste. The report, “E-Waste Recycling and Reuse Services Worldwide,” also showed a market growth of 10 percent, increasing from $6.2 billion in 2009 to $6.8 billion. The study predicts e-waste collection services can expect to triple by 2020.
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December 1, 2011
HOBI International Positioned in the ‘Challengers’ Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for North America Information Technology Asset Disposition
R2-Certified Company’s Evaluation Based on Mobile Device Services Group and Robust Proprietary Erasure Technology
DALLAS (Dec. 1, 2011) -- HOBI International, Inc., a global leader in the asset management, resale, remarketing and recycling of IT and cellular phone assets, announced today that it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc.
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April 13, 2011
House Passes Bill Declaring Lithium Batteries Safe
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that prevents the United States government from implementing more stringent rules classifying lithium batteries as a hazardous material. Does that mean the batteries are not hazardous? Not necessarily. The move is based on lobbying and financial interests, rather than environmental or safety concerns. Read more about the House's decision on Lithium Batteries.
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April 6, 2011
Mitigating Risk, Maintaining Compliance and Procuring a Return
Along with the extreme environmental benefits and green initiatives, there are several vital reasons for modern corporations with substantial IT assets to procure a partner for IT asset management, resale and recycling. The three major reasons are:
- MITIGATING RISK
- MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE
- PROCURING A RETURN ON INVESTMENT
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March 10, 2011
The Modern Importance of Electronics Recycling
As we move forward into 2011, recycling has become a buzzword we hear everywhere. From the workplace to schools to our homes, going green has become the thing to do. While many people understand the importance of recycling paper and plastic products, many are unaware of the importance of recycling electronics.
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February 14, 2011
HOBI International Processing Facilities Pass Rigorous Responsible Recycling Certification
HOBI International, Inc., a global leader in the resale, remarketing and recycling of IT assets and cellular phones, today announced R2 Certification for its Dallas, Texas processing center.
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