IDC Awards G.R.A.D.E. Certification to Five IT Asset Disposal Organizations
2008-07-15 06:00:00
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(EMWNews)–IDC today recognized Dell, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intechra, and Redemtech
as the first recipients of IDC’s Green Recycling and Asset Disposal for
the Enterprise (G.R.A.D.E.) certification. Each vendor exceeded the
minimum criteria required for G.R.A.D.E. certification. The
certification process is based on 34 IT Asset Disposal (ITAD)-related
functions and tasks and uses a multi-dimensional weighting system that
incorporates the broad offerings of remote applications, onsite
services, logistics, in-plant processing, and post treatment. IDC
G.R.A.D.E. certification is currently focused on the U.S. market.
The Information Technology Asset Disposition industry is still in its
fledgling phases and is thus fragmented. In general terms, the ITAD
industry is composed of three major players: local scrap companies, OEMs
(manufacturers), and core ITAD companies that have developed advanced
specialties in asset recovery. In response to demand from IDC’s end-user
customers regarding PC and other IT hardware retirement, IDC now offers
certification for both OEMs and core ITAD vendors that meet the required
criteria. IDC will continue to evaluate suppliers in this category on a
regular basis.
Understanding which ITAD vendor to select can make a major difference in
guaranteeing environmental sustainability and business continuity, while
providing a higher level of protection to a company’s intellectual,
financial and other assets. Driven by expanded regulations, fear of
security breaches, and concern over the environment, companies are
increasingly adopting sound ITAD practices that rely on the use of
third-party professionals with proven expertise, skills, and
capabilities.
In this first certification release, IDC identified Dell, Hewlett
Packard, IBM, Intechra, and Redemtech as having met IDC’s
G.R.A.D.E. requirements by exceeding the minimum passing grade of 75%.
Details and a methodology summary can be found in IDC’s recently
released report, 2008 Assessment of U.S. IT Asset Disposal Service
Providers (Doc #213383).
“Although there is still a lot to be achieved, these organizations have
made significant investments in establishing sound IT asset
recovery/disposal processes,” said David Daoud, research manager,
Personal Systems at IDC. “Their logistics, facilities, and remarketing
operations utilize today’s best standards,
which are still evolving and likely to continue to improve as customer
requirements expand and innovation and new techniques are established.”
While working to adopt best practices, these vendors recognize the need
for greater accountability. Driven by growing pressure from their
customers, these companies are looking for ways to improve end-of-life
operations that guarantee environmental and business sustainability for
their customers. Among the most scrutinized areas in need of improvement
today are guaranteeing zero landfill policy and full recyclability of
retired materials. Additionally, providing a thorough accounting of ITAD
outcomes, in terms of cost, carbon emission control, toxic waste
elimination, and visibility on export destinations are critical.
For a briefing on the ITAD industry or to discuss methodology and
assessment, contact David Daoud at 508-988-7502 or ddaoud@idc.com.
For other non-research related question, please contact Jonathan Guloyan
at 508-935-4296 or at jguloyan@idc.com
About IDC
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services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications,
and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business
executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on
technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,000 IDC analysts
provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry
opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. For more than 44 years,
IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their
key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world’s leading
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