The recent news stories of Iron Mountain acquiring the Irish firm Wisetek have created a head-scratching moment. I say “news stories” because I have not seen any formal communication from the company’s press service or from Wisetek itself. The news was reported by the Irish Examiner, EScrap News, and even an obscure French-language news website called Nouvelles du Monde (News of the World). So it took a bit of searching to confirm the information. Scroll past the video below to continue reading.
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The Sustainability Podcast
This is a podcast hosted by David Daoud of Compliance Standards LLC, where we discuss issues of sustainability, from ITAD and recycling, to product design and management.
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Podcast: Iron Mountain’s ITAD Acquisitions: A Strategic Move or Risky Business?
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In this podcast, titled "Deep Dive Into the #Education Sector's #ITAD Practices," David Daoud of #ComplianceStandards interviews Garry #VonMyhr, CEO of @TechDefenders on what is happening in the #recycling of IT equipment in #K12 education institutions and in other...
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Managing ITAD on the Global Level: A Discussion with Todd Zegers of Circular Integrity
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In this ITAD.Academy lecture series, Compliance Standards Analyst David Daoud hosts IT asset management expert Bo Guilbeault of Starbucks. The discussion focuses on the evolution of ITAD in enterprise, the role it plays in ESG, the challenges of managing such a...
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I’m excited to introduce Kyle Marks, the founder of Retire-IT. With nearly two decades of experience, Kyle is a veteran in the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) industry. In this episode, we’ll dive into the evolution of ITAD, its current challenges, and future...
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