Flex IT en HP Nederland verbreden de HP Approved Selection by Flex IT -productenlijn met meer circulaire devices. De IT-hardware die wordt toegevoegd, komt voort uit de G5- en G8-generaties van HP Inc. Door deze uitbreiding bestaat de circulaire productenlijn nu uit de hoogste klasse
Last December, the European Commission presented the European Chips Act, with the aim for Europe to eventually become market leader. The commission wants to invest over 43 billion euros in the chip industry. However, the Act does not address the huge impact when it comes
By autumn 2024, USB Type-C will become the common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets, cameras and other portable devices in the European Union. The new law is designed to combat e-waste and adds convenience for consumers. Back in September 2021, the European Commission took
Apple is making its Self Service Repair available in a eight European countries. This will help consumers to keep products for longer instead of purchasing new ones. At the same time, the service has faced some criticism for being too difficult for the average consumer
Flex IT and HP Nederland have been shortlisted for the ‘Circular Awards 2023 ’ in the ‘Business Large’ category. The finalists of these prestigious awards will be announced on January 16th 2023 and the winners will be presented with an award at the National Circular
A group of European scientists have examined the status of the extraction and reuse of metals, and their research concludes that in many cases sorting and recycling must improve. The metals with the highest rate of losses are found among laptops. The research group led by
A study (2022) conducted in eight European countries into the market of circular phones show that consumers are still not fully inclined to purchasing used phones. Buying refurbished phones from specialists however, is a much more appealing option. The research, the Recommerce Barometer 2022, is conducted
A proposed law is turning the world of smartphones and tablets upside down in Europe. Ecodesign will become the new standard, ensuring that devices are more energy and resource efficient, have a longer lifespan and are easier to repair. Smartphones and tablets in Europe have to
Not only is sustainability rising up the priority list of boards and chief executive managers, it’s also rapidly becoming an essential factor for businesses and consumers alike. Ultimately, how green an organisation is perceived to be can have a significant impact on customers’ decisions to
In April 2022, I was appointed as the new CEO of Flex IT. After more than 25 years of experience in the European IT sector and having worked at several companies in the IT industry, such as IBM, Lenovo and HP, this was a new