Companies are always looking for ways to optimize their IT infrastructure, while reducing costs and minimizing their environmental impact. One of the most effective ways to achieve this, is through IT hardware rental. It offers companies financial savings, operational flexibility, and a more sustainable approach
Flex IT, a leading Circular IT platform in Europe, has announced the appointment of Angelo Bul as its new CEO, taking over from Andreas Mayer, who will remain in an advisory capacity to ensure a seamless transition. Angelo has a solid background in the IT and
In a recent episode of "Sustainable IT in Conversation", Rod Neale, founder and CEO of Circular Computing, hosted Andreas Mayer, CEO of Flex IT, to discuss the evolving landscape of sustainable IT. The conversation covered topics from societal impacts to corporate responsibility, highlighting the rising demand
Flex IT, one of Europe’s largest players in IT Lifecycle Management, has become the first Dutch organization to achieve the prestigious R2V3 certification. This internationally recognized standard represents responsible reuse and recycling of IT hardware, components, and materials. This milestone highlights Flex IT's commitment to
The emergence of AI-powered PCs might lead to a fundamental shift in the computer market. With special chips for AI applications local data processing - moving away from the cloud - becomes feasible, offering privacy advantages and energy savings. The question however remains whether this
Organising a successful festival requires the right technology to ensure smooth operations and a memorable experience for attendees. However, purchasing IT hardware can be a significant investment, not only financially but also in terms of time and effort. Renting IT equipment offers a range of
The worldwide PC market had a decent start to 2024, with total shipments of desktops and notebooks growing to 57.2 million units in the first three months of the year. This growth signals a recovery in PC demand across all segments, partly supported by AI-capable
Last summer, I analysed the developments in the IT market in a blog. It was clear that the market was in a relatively tough period, but at the same time, there were enough positive signals, including within Flex IT, that made me look to the
Microsoft and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a new battery material based on High-Performance Computing (HPC) and AI, that could potentially reduce lithium usage by 70 percent. Laptops, which rely on lithium-ion batteries, are considered the most efficient on the market. The research by
PCs - the central tool with which businesses and consumers approach modern productivity and leisure - are at the eve of a significant transformation in both hardware and software capability to enable the transition to large-scale AI usage. As AI tools advance, the need for