The hardware market that ITAD operators work in has evolved fundamentally in 2026. Driven by changes tied to the “AI vortex,” the component market is undergoing substantial transformation. Memory prices have doubled. Enterprise SSD supply won’t...
Electronics manufacturers are once again warning about tight supplies for parts that are deeply embedded in circuit boards. Some of those components are now quoted on months-long lead times and at clearly higher prices than a year ago. Capacitors and complex circuit...
A new class of data center infrastructure is beginning to emerge, one that prioritizes sealed environments, remote operation and proximity to energy generation rather than physical accessibility. While still at an early stage, underwater and other sealed modular data...
Global PC shipments returned to growth in Q1 2026, but the apparent recovery is driven more by inventory tactics and pre‑emptive buying than by durable end‑user demand. At the same time, leading motherboard makers are guiding for shipment declines of more than 25% as...
The ESG debate in the United States has entered a more politically charged phase, with attorneys general, lawmakers, and financial actors challenging the role of sustainability considerations in lending, investment, and corporate disclosure. For ITAD and electronics...
