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Ingram Micro sees Windows, AI driving device refresh

Published: August 14, 2025
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The global technology company offers ITAD services but during a recent earnings call focused on industry trends that are driving its device sales. | Photo courtesy of Ingram Micro

Technology company Ingram Micro focused on the impact of the October phaseout of the Windows 10 operating system as well as artificial intelligence during its most recent investor call.  Continue Reading

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Q&A: Iron Mountain on Windows 10 end-of-life

Published: August 14, 2025
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The Windows 10 end-of-life is expected to surpass previous transitions, including Windows 8, because of its broad enterprise adoption, an Iron Mountain executive said. | Artem Postoev/Shutterstock

As of Oct. 14, Microsoft will discontinue free security updates, technical support and feature updates for the 10-year-old Windows 10 operating system, making PCs more vulnerable to security risks. As such, ITAD providers are facing an influx of devices that may differ from previous phaseouts.  Continue Reading

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Pulse Supply Chain opens Dallas repair, recovery facility

Published: August 14, 2025
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Pulse Supply Chain Solutions has opened a 15,000-square-foot facility in Dallas for device repair and recovery, expanding services and boosting certified reuse capacity. | Pulse Supply Chain Solutions

Texas-based Pulse Supply Chain Solutions has opened a new facility in its home state, expanding the company’s footprint and capabilities in electronics reuse. Continue Reading

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Survey provides look at Canadian electronics recycling

Published: July 10, 2025
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The share of households with unwanted electronics was flat to lower in Statistics Canada’s biennial survey. | Veja/Shutterstock

The portion of Canadians reporting unwanted electronics awaiting disposal was flat to lower, according to the most recent national survey measuring how residents are generating and managing e-scrap amid increased use of technology. Continue Reading

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Iron Mountain, Echo see strong ITAD growth

Published: May 8, 2025
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Iron Mountain reported $1.6 billion in revenue for the first quarter, an increase of 7.8% compared to the same period last year, and Echo saw sales growth jump by 8.8% on the year. | JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock

Recent earnings reports from Iron Mountain and ITAD company Echo’s parent company showed overall growth and pointed to headwinds in data center decommissioning and personal devices.  Continue Reading

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Feds won’t collect USAID devices, creating security risk

Published: May 1, 2025
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Former employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development were told they would not be required to physically turn in their work devices. | -People Image Studio/Shutterstock

The U.S. government decided not to have recently fired workers return federally issued electronics, instead noting they will be “remotely sanitized,” despite the potentially sensitive information the laptops, tablets and phones may contain. Continue Reading

Solar EPR delay signed, right to repair poised to pass in WA

Published: April 24, 2025
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Gov. Bob Ferguson has 20 days to sign the bills into law after they are delivered to his desk. | Zack Frank/Shutterstock

A right-to-repair electronics bill is sitting on the Washington governor’s desk, while a bill that would again delay the state’s extended producer responsibility program for solar panels is now law. Continue Reading

Device supplier acquires ITAD company

Published: April 17, 2025
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Company leaders said CTL’s acquisition of 3R Technology will open up new growth opportunities for both companies. | Loocmill/Shutterstock

CTL Corporation, an Oregon-headquartered cloud-computing company with a focus on education and enterprise, acquired ITAD firm 3R Technology in a move to create a one-stop shop for clients of both companies.  Continue Reading

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