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AI PCs: 10 Things ITADs and Recyclers Should Expect Four Years from Now, Setting Aside Tariff Drama

Setting aside the unfolding tariff war drama and its impact on a large swaths of industries, including ITAD, a new generation of AI-capable laptops, desktops, workstations, and servers will hit the market this year, albeit at a slower pace than expected, promising to...
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Analysis: What the Latest Devices Tell Us About the Future of Enterprise IT and ITAD

Enterprise hardware is undergoing a major transformation. The latest systems released in March 2025 reveal that AI capabilities are now embedded by default, shifting performance to the edge with NPUs and AI-accelerated workflows. At Compliance Standards, we’re tracking this shift — from sustainability and energy use to lifecycle impacts — and it’s clear: the next generation of enterprise PCs isn’t just faster, it’s fundamentally different.

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ITAD Shake-Up: Mergers, Exits, and Bankruptcies: Who Will Survive the Industry’s Ongoing Transformation?

The ITAD industry is undergoing a seismic shift—bankruptcies, mergers, and market exits are reshaping the landscape. The days of ‘two men and a truck’ operations are over as larger, well-funded players consolidate power. Smome companies are doubling down on ITAD, while others are retreating. The question now is: Who will survive, and who will be left behind?

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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 cloud, digital solutions, and AI-powered automation. And while it continues to offer ITAD services, we are not likely to see an aggressive push in ITAD....
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