Section - Lifecycle Management

Slash EPR costs by 50%

by Allan Davison | August 19, 2025 | Lifecycle Management Trends, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

Advanced Technology Software (ATS) has launched its E‑WasteLink program, a producer‑owned Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) solution designed to deliver significant cost savings, full regulatory compliance, and streamlined implementation for electronics producers...

What really happens to your old tech?

by Allan Davison | July 11, 2025 | Lifecycle Management, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

You finally hand in that old laptop - through your company’s e-waste drive, a school initiative, or maybe an ITAD collection bin. But what happens next? By Giulio Airaga, MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers Most imagine it gets dumped or shipped away. At Desco, that...

How e-waste is powering the circular economy

by Allan Davison | June 26, 2025 | Lifecycle Management, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

Africa is experiencing a digital revolution. But while more people gain access to devices that improve lives, there’s a growing downside: electronic waste. More than 2,9-million tonnes of e-waste is generated annually across the continent, yet less than 5% is formally...

The untapped opportunity in corporate computer refurbishment

by Allan Davison | June 20, 2025 | Lifecycle Management Trends, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

Africa is at a pivotal moment in its digital journey, writes Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien. With a rapidly growing youth population and increasing demand for affordable technology, there's a pressing need to address the mounting electronic waste (e-waste) challenge....

Niche outsourcing providers drive value

by Allan Davison | Jan 10, 2013 | Lifecycle Management Trends, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

Outsourcing has become a popular service model, particularly in the IT space, as it can help to deliver greater cost efficiencies and high levels of service, says Gerrit-Jan Albers, service delivery manager at RDB Consulting. However, a trend has emerged in recent...

DiData positioned as Leader by Gartner

by Allan Davison | Jan 9, 2013 | Lifecycle Management, Technology Areas | 0 Comments

Dimension Data, the $5,8-billion global specialist IT solutions and services provider, has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Communications Outsourcing and Professional Services (COPS) 2012 report. Compiled...