This assessment focuses on Paladin as an operating structure in development. The objective is to determine what the company is attempting to build, how it is likely to behave during its formation phase, and what constraints will shape its progression.
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Corporate News: Peters-Michaud named CEO, Houghton chair of Sage Sustainable Electronics
Sage Sustainable Electronics, the Closed Loop Partners–backed IT asset disposition (ITAD) company that has rolled up two competitors in the past 18 months, announced a slate of executive changes this week aimed at scaling its electronics circularity platform through a new three-year growth plan.
Markets/Corporate: What Intel’s blockbuster quarter means for ITAD
Intel’s first-quarter 2026 earnings report landed with a force few on Wall Street anticipated. Revenue came in at $13.58 billion against expectations of $12.42 billion. Adjusted earnings per share reached $0.29, versus a consensus estimate of just $0.01. The stock briefly hit an all-time high in after-hours trading, surpassing its dot-com era peak. For a company that had spent the better part of two years in restructuring mode, it was a remarkable reversal.
The Independent ITAD Dilemma: HPE’s Growth Unlocks Volume but Locks Out Opportunity
Hewlett Packard Enterprise released its third quarter fiscal 2025 results on September 3, showing strong growth across...
Windows 10’s August Spike: Final Surge Before Sunset, Driven by the Secondary Market
When StatCounter released its global operating system figures for August 2025, one line on the chart stood out. See...
Report: Abnormal Surge in PC Activity and What It Means for ITADs
Executive Summary For this report, titled: Abnormal And Temporary Surge in PC Activity: What It Means for ITADs,...
HP Inc.’s 3Q2025 Earnings Results & Implications for EOL Sectors
HP’s third quarter 2025 earnings delivered a stable financial performance, with 3% revenue growth and strong free cash...
ITAD Certifications Under Scrutiny: Why They Fall Short of Enterprise Risk Needs
A critical disconnect is growing between the operational assurances offered by traditional ITAD certifications and the...
ERI’s 2024 Impact Report: A Solid Foundation for Future Improvements in Metrics Reporting
ERI’s 2024 Impact Report offers a detailed look at the company’s role in environmental IT and secure asset...
Corporate Sustainability Brief: Samsung Electronics
I recently moderated a session at REMA 2025 in San Diego with Samsung Electronics' sustainability leaders, Daniel...
Sustainability in Practice: Reviewing Hitachi Digital Services’ Strategy
So I spent some time researching how Hitachi Digital Services runs its business—specifically through the lens of...
ITAD Shake-Up: Mergers, Exits, and Bankruptcies: Who Will Survive the Industry’s Ongoing Transformation?
By David Daoud: The recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) industries are undergoing a critical transformation,...
Ingram Micro’s ITAD and Lifecycle Business: Straddling the Line
Summary: Ingram Micro’s latest 4Q2024 earnings call confirms the company’s focus on higher-margin businesses like...
ITAD at HP: Fragmentation, Market Perception, and the Need for Clarity
Having experienced multiple periods of transformation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and HP Inc. not only face the...
Quantum Lifecycle Partners: Cementing Front Runner Status in Canada’s ITAD Market
Quantum Lifecycle Partners is likely Canada's largest IT asset disposition (ITAD) service provider. Even if it is...
What is Google telling us about the secondary market for IT and electronics?
Are OEMs looking to tighten control over the secondary market? The secondary market for IT and electronics is rapidly...
First Impressions: Leadership Shift at Blancco: What Lou DiFruscio’s Appointment Signals
For as long as I’ve known Blancco Technology Group , the company has been making frequent adjustments to respond to...
First impressions: Iron Mountain’s Third Quarter Results
Iron Mountain’s 3rd quarter results depict a strong performance for its Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM), where its...