IT asset disposition is an important facet of modern business. Organizations must know how to get rid of data, hardware, software and systems without allowing information to be compromised. Various companies across different industries must use the best and most cost effective practices for getting rid of outdated or old equipment.
Much of this equipment includes include computers, hard disks or drives, and other storage devices. It could also include monitors, televisions, audio and stereo equipment, VCRs, DVD players, video cameras, telephones, facsimiles, copying machines, cellular phones, wireless devices and video game consoles.
Companies often get rid of this equipment when the need arises. Their concerns related to mobile equipment and data has to do with the best practices they will need to use to get rid of these items. Mobile devices can be refurbished, sold off in parts or completely recycled.