Chicago | Dallas | Phoenix
sales@hobi.com

Client Portal
Request a Pickup
877-814-2620

vITAD
Services
About HOBI
Blog
Our Team
Contact Us

HOBI BLOG

The latest industry news, expert tips, and best-practice recommendations for IT Asset Disposition.

Search

Data Center Services

ITAD for Data Centers: Solving Procurement and Legacy Equipment Challenges

Learn how ITAD companies such as HOBI help data centers solve procurement challenges, recover value from legacy equipment, protect data, free up space, and support sustainability goals.

Michael Blankenship March 11, 2026

Reverse Logistics

Secure Logistics Solutions that Enhance ITAD Chain of Custody

Reverse logistics is a critical element of IT asset disposition that is commonly overlooked. From secure packaging and storage to clear communication, logistics services go beyond asset transport, often providing an additional level of data security and enhancing the chain of custody.

Katelyn Harrison March 9, 2026

Data Center Services

Data Centers, Water, and Communities: What’s Real, What’s Fixable

How data centers affect local water supplies and water quality. Learn about cooling towers, blowdown, glycol risks, and steps communities can demand.

Michael Blankenship March 4, 2026

Mobile Asset Management

Right to Repair Policies and Enterprise Mobility Remarketing

Beginning in 2012 in Massachusetts, the Right to Repair movement has become a global phenomenon, with repair legislation introduced or passed in all 50 U.S. states. As the world becomes more digital, one thing companies should focus on is the right to repair enterprise mobility.

Katelyn Harrison March 2, 2026

HOBI-increase value with mobility managed services

Mobile Asset Management

Mobile Device Remarketing: Strategic Market Timing Moves to Maximize Recovery Value

Why Timing Matters More Than Condition in Mobile Remarketing Asset remarketing can transform retired equipment into value recovery that helps

Katelyn Harrison February 25, 2026

Data Center Services

ITAD Data Center Services: Why Decommissioning and Asset Disposition Now Run as One Program

ITAD data center services combine secure erasure, decommissioning, logistics, and remarketing so you reduce risk and recover value during refresh projects.

Michael Blankenship February 23, 2026

ITAD

Remarketing 101: Offset IT Refresh Costs With Value Recovery

Many companies face pressure to refresh their IT equipment to keep it up to date, but never consider remarketing it. Factors like warranty expirations, performance needs, and security posture drive pressure to update assets, but many enterprises face budget constraints.

Katelyn Harrison February 18, 2026

ITAD

AI Memory Shortage: Market Shifts and How ITAD Supports Enterprise Supply

AI is disrupting the technology industry, driving up memory prices. As of February, DRAM and NAND flash memory prices have surged, with some expected to rise by 90–95 percent by next quarter. Increasing AI workloads and infrastructure expansions have caused a major spike in memory demand, resulting in higher refresh costs for enterprises across the board.

Katelyn Harrison February 16, 2026

ITAD

ITAD and MSP Partnerships that Enterprise Clients Trust

See how and ITAD and MSP partnership delivers secure decommissioning, full audit trails, clear SLAs, and stronger value recovery for enterprise clients with one process.

Michael Blankenship February 11, 2026

IT Asset Management

Lithium Battery Handling for Enterprise Returns: 8 Critical Controls to Reduce Risk and Cost

As a core ITAD responsibility, handling lithium battery handling is a top priority. IT assets undergo a rigorous sorting process, and battery removal is conducted in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including required certifications, safety tools, and policies to minimize fire risk.

Katelyn Harrison February 9, 2026

HOBI-multisite chain of custody management

IT Asset Management

Secure Chain of Custody: A Practical Guide for Multisite Enterprises

Proper IT asset management is a proactive solution to chain-of-custody gaps, and we’ve created a practical guide for multisite enterprises to help strengthen the chain of custody ahead of audits. This guide includes steps, controls, and guidance on choosing a partner for multisite ITAD.

Katelyn Harrison February 4, 2026

IT Asset Disposition

Cheers to 34 Years of HOBI International, Inc.

Today marks HOBI International Inc.’s 34th year as a leading IT and mobile asset disposition provider. From a small, family-owned operation in a dusty corner of a garage to an international success, HOBI is now one of the most competitive and innovative ITAD providers in the country.

Katelyn Harrison February 2, 2026

ITAD

OEM and Enterprise Partnerships in ITAD: Reduce Risk and Recover Value

Learn how OEM and enterprise partnerships in ITAD reduce risk, protect data, and recover value through certified processes, clear KPIs, and transparent reporting.

Katelyn Harrison January 28, 2026

Circular Economy

Beyond the Help Desk: How Circular IT Creates a White-Glove Client Experience

Circular IT from HOBI secures retired assets, turns e-waste into budget, and delivers audit-ready ESG reporting. Close the loop and give your users a true white-glove experience.

Michael Blankenship January 26, 2026

Data Center Services

6 Proven Steps to a Safe, Compliant Data Center Decommission

Data centers are driving the need for enhanced data security. Digital storage has replaced decades of filing cabinets, but data centers are vulnerable to digital data theft when they are retired. Because data is primarily stored digitally nowadays, it is easy to forget about the need for security after the equipment is retired, but data centers are just as vulnerable as other IT assets when improperly decommissioned.

Katelyn Harrison January 21, 2026