Beyond laptops: expanding your IT asset remarketing horizons

Blogs and Articles

When most people think of IT asset remarketing, they envision outdated laptops and desktop computers or a stack of last year’s smartphones - but how much value are you leaving on the table?

February 20, 20257 mins

While these are certainly valuable assets, the scope of remarketing extends far beyond traditional computing devices. In today's interconnected world, government agencies possess a diverse inventory of IT equipment, many of which have resale potential when it’s time to upgrade.

Geographic information systems and positioning systems
Mobile data terminals and body cameras
Specialized data collection tablets
Environmental sensors
Radiation detection
Meteorological sensors
Security terminals
Excess IT components or data center gear

But my assets are too old - who would want them?

It’s a simple fact that some IT assets are not worth anything due to age or condition. However, those IT assets may still hold value at the component level, allowing you to recoup some value while ensuring the remainder of the device is sustainably recycled.

Part harvesting: Valuable components such as RAM, processors, and hard drives can be salvaged from end-of-life devices and sold separately.
Raw materials recovery: Many electronic devices contain raw metals that can be extracted and recycled.

Maximizing the value of your IT asset inventory

By expanding your definition of reusable assets, you can unlock hidden value within your IT inventory. A comprehensive IT asset disposition (ITAD) program should include a thorough assessment of all available equipment to identify potential reuse/remarketing opportunities and avoid e-waste.

Not sure which solution is right? Learn more about remarketing, reusing, or recycling here.