No matter what kind of business or industry you work in, it's hard to escape the constant influx of new innovations and technologies. Unfortunately, this rapid progression often leaves behind a trail of outdated IT equipment. While the business implications of this are evident, there's a deeper environmental concern that [...]
One of the biggest challenges facing today's IT leaders is that now, more than ever, IT equipment becomes obsolete at an extremely fast rate. As companies upgrade their systems, they're left with a significant issue: what to do with the old equipment? The answer? IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), a process [...]
Today's IT leaders face the constant need to update their organizations' IT infrastructure to stay ahead in the game. While necessary, this inevitably leads to a buildup of outdated IT assets awaiting disposal. Ensuring proper IT asset disposition (ITAD) is not just an environmental responsibility; it's paramount for data security. [...]
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, networking equipment forms the backbone of every organization's IT infrastructure. As an IT manager, you're constantly seeking ways to optimize your budget while ensuring top-notch performance. That's where refurbished networking equipment steps in, offering a cost-effective solution that doesn't compromise on performance. Let’s explore [...]
If you’re responsible for the acquisition, management, and disposition of networking equipment, you’ve had an – how shall we say this – eventful past few years. First was a global pandemic and the IT scramble for business continuity. Then came a worldwide chip shortage followed by supply chain disruptions. Now [...]
Have you ever seen one of those Magic Quadrants that research giant Gartner creates? These handy graphics illustrate which companies within an industry are visionaries, leaders, challengers, or niche players. As 30-year veterans of the IT equipment industry, we’ve watched how different sales channels have emerged, grown, or adapted to [...]
If you’re an IT leader, you know it’s tough to find network, server, or storage equipment right now due to information technology supply chain scarcity. Product on shelves is limited, and long lead times are the new normal due to the global supply chain crisis. That means you can pay [...]
Over the last 24 months, we’ve collectively learned more about supply chains than we ever thought we’d need to know. The information technology supply chain crisis could certainly significantly impact many businesses. Equipment shortages and supply chain constraints make finding everything from laptops and desktops to servers and storage complex. [...]
Can you imagine waiting nearly a year after purchase to receive your networking equipment? In 2022, the answer to that question is yes. And that’s if you’re doing well. According to Gartner, some companies wait more than 400 days for their new network equipment to arrive. These unusual lead times [...]
If you’ve seen recent headlines, you know product shortages and longer-than-usual lead times are causing headaches across industries. That’s certainly the case in IT, where the lack of networking equipment is happening. At the same time, many companies need to expand their storage to keep pace with growth. If you’re [...]
