As we have closed out another successful year, we celebrate our 2023 achievements: In 2023, SLS repurposed and redeployed 3.8 million cloud units, drawing nearer to our goal of repurposing or redeploying 8.5 million units by the end of FY25. These activities avoided 755,000 tons of CO2e compared with manufacturing those same units: 2023 Sustainability…
How educated are you when it comes to the state of your ITAD program? Do your IT requirements demand complete knowledge of all assets across the globe or merely a general inventory? Maybe you fall somewhere in between. The details of your program are directly related to how well you will be able to track…
Lifecycle management of IT assets for enterprise companies involves a systematic approach to the acquisition, utilization, maintenance, and eventual reuse or retirement of technology resources. This blog post explores the complementary relationship between IT Asset Management (ITAM) and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) programs and how their collaboration is instrumental in optimizing the entire lifecycle of…
When your hard drives and the sensitive information they contain must be destroyed in compliance with the highest security standards, Sims Lifecycle Services’ (SLS) on-site hard drive shredding services give you absolute assurance that your data is completely destroyed before leaving your premises. Our services are fully secure and ensure you meet industry standards for…
An effective IT asset disposition (ITAD) program ensures that redundant assets are disposed of securely and sustainably. So, how can your organization develop a better ITAD program? First, recognize the value of a strong ITAD program. Beyond environmental concerns, improper disposal can result in data breaches and hefty regulatory fines. Furthermore, recouping residual value from…
To support our prospects and clients as they manage and improve their IT asset disposition (ITAD) program, Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) has developed the SLS ITAD Maturity Model. This tool has been designed to help you determine exactly where your program stands and how it aligns with your company’s compliance and data policy risks. A…
The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a collaborative community founded in 2011 to focus on redesigning hardware and software technology to support the scalability benefits of open source and open collaboration within data centers and the IT industry. Expanding on the internal work initiated by Facebook in 2009, the OCP’s mission is to provide a…
When safeguarding your data on retired storage media, the safest data destruction method can sometimes be the most convenient. On-site destruction of storage media, using on-site shred vehicles at your business location, is a secure and customer-friendly method to dispose of retired IT assets. On-site shredding is ideal for both large and small volume projects. In…
When considering how to destroy data on retired storage media for your company and clients, there are several vital details that must be considered. Beyond the actual data destruction method, a wider lens is recommended to develop a holistic data destruction program. Your data destruction program should be consistent with your company’s data privacy policy.…
The sustainability reporting landscape is constantly evolving, with growing global concern about environmental issues, more companies are recognizing the importance of measuring and reporting on their sustainability efforts. ITAD providers are uniquely positioned to assist in this effort, as they specialize in…