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
The Council of the European Union has approved a legislative proposal to regulate the entire lifecycle of batteries - from production to reuse and recycling - and ensures they are safe, sustainable and competitive. The new EU regulation on batteries aims to create a circular economy
At the Circulaire-IT Year Congress, Andreas Mayer, the CEO of Flex IT Distribution and a representative of EUREFAS, discussed the world of refurbished electronics in a compelling manner. Mayer emphasised EUREFAS's role in advocating for a shift from a linear to a circular economy. He highlighted
Taking back hardware to then offer it as refurbished is not new. However, it has seen significant growth in recent years. "Refurbished has gained a strong position in the market." The intensive collaboration between Flex IT Distribution and HP is an example of this. The way
Flex IT is launching a new webshop that enables them to share sustainability data with visitors for products. Customers can now explore the extensive and diverse range of circular IT products and services more purposefully and conveniently. Moreover, the webshop offers a significantly enhanced shopping
Flex IT, one of the largest European specialists in IT Lifecycle Management, has appointed Leon Brabander as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The appointment of Brabander, who has previously held various managerial positions at Lenovo and HP, is effective immediately. Leon Brabander brings significant experience and
Samsung is launching its Self-Repair program in the Netherlands and Belgium, among other countries. This allows customers to purchase spare parts and repair kits for recent smartphones and laptops to repair their hardware independently. Currently, spare parts are available for the Galaxy S20, S21 and S22
More and more businesses are seeking sustainability in their use of IT hardware. Extending the lifespan of hardware is a crucial step. "There is no need to provide the current generation of professionals with a new device every two years." "Our work mainly consists of promoting
The refurbished IT market value will significantly increase as a result of the growing demand for low-cost devices and the surge of electronic waste. Growth in the micro, small and medium enterprises sector is also boosting demand for refurbished laptops and computers. According to the market
By 2031, it is predicted that the market for refurbished and used mobile phones will increase from US$ 49.9 billion to US$ 143.8 billion, expanding at a CAGR of 10.2%. Currently, almost 11% of the worldwide smartphone market is made up of sales of refurbished