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What is ITAD?
IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) refers to the secure and environmentally responsible process of managing retired or end-of-life IT equipment.
ITAD involves data destruction, refurbishing, resale, and recycling to ensure that sensitive information is protected, regulatory compliance is met, and e-waste is minimized.
Organizations rely on ITAD providers such as Epoka A/S to securely and efficiently handle outdated technology, mitigate risks, and recover value from retired assets.
Our ITAD Service is available Worldwide
Our IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) service is available worldwide, ensuring secure and responsible handling of retired technology wherever your business operates.
We provide compliant data destruction, sustainable recycling, and maximum value recovery across global locations.
With our international reach, you can rely on a single trusted partner for all your ITAD needs.
ITAD
Securely erase all information
ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) is the process of disposing used IT hardware in a secure and environmentally responsible manner.
This process ensures that organisations manage the end-of-use stage of their IT assets while adhering to data security and environmental regulations.
EPOKA'S 5 Step ITAD Process
1
Collection & Transportation
On site pick up
2
Assets Audit
Assets verified and recorded to create a full asset register
3
Data Erasure
Assets securely erased by employees using world-leading software
4
Quality Control
Assets individually tested, graded and certified for remarketing or destruction and responsible recycling
5
Settlement
Final asset register provided along with erasure and destruction certification
Benefits of our ITAD services
ITAD Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is ITAD
What is ITAD
ITAD stands for IT Asset Disposition. It refers to the comprehensive process of retiring, disposing of, or repurposing outdated, unwanted, or end-of-life IT equipment in a secure, compliant, and environmentally responsible manner. This includes handling data destruction, asset tracking, and resale or recycling.
Why is ITAD important?
Why is ITAD important?
ITAD is essential because it helps organisations protect sensitive data, comply with data privacy regulations, reduce environmental impact, and often recoup value from old equipment. Without proper ITAD, companies risk legal penalties, reputational damage, and data breaches.
What types of equipment can you handle?
What types of equipment can you handle?
We manage a wide variety of IT assets, including laptops, desktops, servers, networking equipment, storage systems, printers, mobile devices, monitors, and peripheral hardware. We can accommodate both modern and legacy equipment across multiple platforms.
Do you provide data destruction services?
Do you provide data destruction services?
Yes, we provide secure data destruction services tailored to your needs. Options include software-based data wiping, degaussing (magnetic data erasure), and physical destruction such as shredding or crushing of hard drives and solid-state drives.
Is your data destruction certified?
Is your data destruction certified?
Absolutely. We follow strict data destruction standards such as NIST 800-88. Our services are backed by certifications and detailed documentation to prove compliance and guarantee the data has been irreversibly destroyed.
How do you ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR or HIPAA?
How do you ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR or HIPAA?
We implement rigorous protocols including secure chain of custody, documented data sanitization, and adherence to regulatory frameworks like GDPR. We provide auditable reports to demonstrate compliance every step of the way.
Do you provide reporting and documentation?
Do you provide reporting and documentation?
Yes. We offer comprehensive reporting that includes detailed asset tracking, serial numbers, make and model, condition, data destruction logs. This documentation helps meet compliance, audit, and internal reporting needs.
What happens to the equipment after it’s collected?
What happens to the equipment after it’s collected?
Once collected, each asset is securely transported to our facility, where it is evaluated for reuse, resale, or recycling. Reusable devices are refurbished and resold, while non-functional items are disassembled and responsibly recycled.
Buyback
Your used products are in safe hands
Epoka is one of the original pioneers in the used IT equipment business with more than 30 years of experience. Our skilled team of in-house engineers guarantees 100% data safety and provides certificates of destruction and data wipes when necessary.
The value of the IT equipment is assessed by our product management team, where market price, condition, and quantity are taken into consideration. We are fast and reliable, with just 1-2 business days of evaluation time.
Epoka Buyback Service maximizes your IT budget and strengthens your CSR profile by refurbishing your end-of-life IT equipment and reselling it to a new user.
The Buyback Service thereby supports the circular economy and prolong the product's lifetime.
Email itad@epoka.com with a list of your equipment, or simply click the button below and fill out your information, and we will initiate the process.
ITAD vs. IT asset Buyback - What's the difference?
While both ITAD and IT Asset Buyback Services help organizations manage retired IT equipment, they serve different purposes:
ITAD Services focus on the secure and compliant disposal of IT assets through data destruction, recycling, and remarketing. The primary goal is to minimize risk, ensure compliance, and protect sensitive data while responsibly handling end-of-life hardware.
IT Asset Buyback Service is designed for you who are looking to sell your used IT equipment for maximum value.
This service involves evaluating, purchasing, and reselling functional hardware, offering you a financial return while extending the lifecycle of IT assets.
Choosing the right service depends on your organization's goals - whether prioritizing data security and environmental responsibility (ITAD) or maximizing financial recovery (Buyback).
| Services provided | |
|---|---|
| ITAD | Buyback |
| Buyback | Buyback |
| Data Wiping | Data Wiping |
| Reporting | – |
| Certificates | – |
What is Data Wiping?
Securely erase all information
Data wiping refers to securely erasing all information from a storage device so that it cannot be retrieved. This involves overwriting data on devices such as laptops, desktops, servers, SSDs, and mobile phones in a manner that makes recovery impossible, even with advanced data recovery tools or lab techniques.
If you're considering selling or donating a device, using reliable data sanitization software is essential to prevent unauthorized data access or breaches.
Data Wiping Services
In compliance with the NIST SP 800-88 or CESG standards in a secure environment and certificates of data sanitization will be supplied, including serial number details.
Why Choose Data Wiping Solutions?
Compliance made easy
Stay compliant with data protection regulations with our data deleting services. Our data wiping service is designed to help you maintain the highest standards of compliance effortlessly.
Cost-Efficiency
Data wiping saves you money by extending the life of your hardware and reducing the risk of data leaks.
Enviromental Responsibility
By choosing data wiping, you contribute to reduce electronic waste. We help you do your part for the environment by ensuring that your devices are ready for reuse or recycling.
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