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AI’s Transformative Impact on ITAD Procurement

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This report is about how artificial intelligence is quietly but decisively transforming the way enterprises evaluate ITAD providers. Compliance Standards just concluded a survey of 400 US companies and found a substantial shift taking place in the way RFPs are researched and who influence buyers. This exclusive report reveals why traditional RFPs are no longer fit for purpose in a post-AI procurement environment—and what forward-looking companies are doing to align vendor selection with operational risk, sustainability, and real-time intelligence. Based on direct insights from enterprise buyers, this briefing provides evidence of the evolving expectations shaping ITAD relevance, and provides a roadmap for service providers to stay competitive. Subscribe now to access the full analysis and prepare your organization for the next era of ITAD decision-making.

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Author: David Daoud

David Daoud has researched the mainstream IT hardware market since 1996 and expanded into hardware disposition research in 2003. He has spearheaded the creation of IDC’s GRADE certification. Since then, David has been providing consulting and expert advice to companies looking to establish best practice in their IT equipment decommissioning and helped leading ITAD service providers assess demand, understand competition, and forecast what’s to come. David is currently the Principal Analyst at Compliance Standards, which focuses entirely on the end-of-life of IT equipment. He can be reached at 508-981-6937 or at ddaoud@compliance-standards.com

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