Apple released their new smartphone model earlier this month: the iPhone 14. According to iFixit, the internals has been redesigned to make them more repairable. The iPhone 14 features a butterfly-style design with a pop-off screen and back plate that can be removed with a pair of screws. This new design is a “dramatic rethinking” …
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ITAD: Why is it Important?
ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) is the practice of recycling, redeploying, repairing, or disposing of obsolete IT equipment devices in a responsible and environmentally friendly way. Not only does this process contribute positively to our environment, but it also is crucial for the data security of sensitive organization information. Organizations that seek services from a non-certified …
Are Devices Built to Last or to Die?
In August 2022, The Washington Post released an analysis of 14 popular consumer devices, finding that most could stop working in 3-4 years because of irreplaceable batteries and half of them are designed to be thrown away. Having to upgrade your devices regularly can be a costly investment and poses negative impacts on our environment’s …
Post-Pandemic Business Structure for IT Asset Managers
Is your company downsizing office space? Closing some of your offices? Moving employees and/or IT equipment from one location to another? Or closing or downsizing data centres? If you say yes to any of the above, have you been given plenty of time to manage the IT assets and process with plenty of extra resources …
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The Importance of Reuse and Repair
Before you recycle your old devices responsibly, you should consider reuse and repair! Your old IT assets may still have a remaining useful life. These processes can provide monetary value for your organization as well as positive sustainable practices for our planet. Read below for the importance of reuse and repair. The Importance of Reuse …
Ensure Data Security with ITAD Done Right
According to Risk Based Security and Flashpoint, “there were 2,932 publicly reported data breaches in the United States throughout 2021. The research also found “that although data breaches worldwide decreased by 5%, numbers in the U.S. lifted by 10% compared to 2020 levels,” (Security Magazine, 2021). Data security should be a top priority for organizations …
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ITAD & Sustainability
According to the World Economic Forum, 50 million tons of e-waste are produced each year and is now known to be the fastest-growing waste stream issue in the world. By 2050, the amount of produced e-waste is expected to double, due to an increase in demand for devices. The volume of retired assets is also …
Fair Repair Act Passes in New York
Lifespan is thrilled to hear that just over a month ago the Fair Repair Act was passed in New York. This is the first state in the United States to pass an electronics Right to Repair bill. “Everyone in NY is going to benefit from this landmark legislation. We’ll all be able to fix the …
IAITAM Ace Conference 2022
Lifespan is thrilled to attend the first in-person IAITAM Ace Conference in two years in Las Vegas, NV, May 17-19! We will be speaking about emerging post-pandemic business structure shifts regarding IT Asset Management including, Closure and Downsizing of Office Space Remote and Hybrid Work Challenges for IT Asset Managers Planning phases, deadlines, inventory, chain …
Tech Giant Apple Supports IT Recycling Initiatives
Lifespan is thrilled to hear tech giant Apple upgraded its robot technology back in 2021 to recover rare earth magnets that are destroyed in the shredding process. This upgrade allows their “Daisy” robot to disassemble 23 different iPhone models. Along with this upgrade, Apple has also made efforts to improve semi-automated tools including 3D-printed tools, …
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