Madison’s Cascade Asset Management, a national provider of IT retirement solutions, released its 11th annual ITAD Benchmarking Report. The comprehensive publication offers insights into trends in IT asset management, including data security, sustainability, and the rising value of refurbished equipment. Findings are derived from Cascade’s annual client survey and in-depth data analysis.
Highlights of the report include:
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After years of volatility caused by shifting workforce needs, fluctuating equipment resale prices, and economic inflation, IT asset management practices are normalizing;
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Data security continues to dominate concerns from IT asset managers, yet survey results indicate the need for better asset tracking and adoption of recognized security standards;
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Organizations are increasingly integrating sustainable IT practices to align with their environmental, social, and governance goals, with 34% of respondents citing sustainability as an important factor in IT asset disposition activities, compared to 19% in 2023;
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The trend of data center outsourcing is accelerating, with 33% planning to shift away from hosting their own centers in 2025;
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There is a slight downward trend in device retirement ages, with laptops at 4.1 years and desktops at 4.6 years; and
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Refurbished laptop values surged 37.3% over the past year, desktops rose 14.8%, and servers and mobile devices saw respective increases of 5.1% and 1.7%.
