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ITAD Success Stories

Real Results: ITAD Solutions that Deliver Security, Value, and Sustainability

At PowerON, we partner with organizations across industries — including enterprise, education (K–12 and higher education), resellers, manufacturers, government, and retailers — to deliver secure, compliant, and sustainable IT asset disposition solutions. Our programs are tailored to each customer and may include logistics integrations with leading carriers, web-based trade-in portals, brand protection measures, certified data erasure, refurbishment, fulfillment, returns management, and other customized services. Every engagement follows strict sustainability standards, ensuring customers reduce risk, recover value, and meet environmental requirements while simplifying the retirement of technology assets.

Enterprise

Streamlined IT Asset Disposition for a National Mobile Carrier

A major U.S. mobile carrier with over 1,600 company-owned retail stores needed a secure and efficient IT asset disposition (ITAD) solution. As part of a nationwide technology refresh, the carrier was upgrading point-of-sale Apple iPads across all retail locations through a phased deployment schedule.

PowerON worked with key stakeholders to determine the appropriate strategy to ensure a streamlined IT asset disposition process for all retail stores throughout the U.S. Each store received bulk packaging solutions with return shipping labels, and instructions on how to securely package the devices for shipment to PowerON's processing facility.

The success of the project resulted in a high level of customer statisfaction and overall trust. This led to PowerON being the vendor of choice for future projects of the same scale.

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Higher Education

Alabama University Ensures Secure IT Asset Disposition with PowerON

A leading state university in Alabama partnered with PowerON to streamline the secure and efficient disposition of its end-of-life IT assets. By leveraging PowerON’s expertise, the university safeguarded sensitive data, reduced operational risk, and ensured sustainable recycling practices while maximizing value recovery.

The university faced growing volumes of outdated technology from numerous departments within the institution, creating risks around data security, compliance, and storage. Internal resources were stretched, and recovering value while ensuring proper recycling in line with sustainability goals was a significant concern.

By working with PowerON, the university securely decommissioned hundreds of IT assets while ensuring full compliance with data protection standards. More than 1,500 lbs of IT equipment were successfully diverted from scrap to reuse, supporting the university’s sustainability goals and maximizing recovery value.

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K-12 Education

IT Asset Disposition for a Pennsylvania Apple Distinguished School District

A Pennsylvania Apple Distinguished school district, with over 1,500 MacBooks and iPads required a secure IT asset disposition (ITAD) solution. As part of its spring technology refresh, the district planned to upgrade devices before the end of the school year.

The district needed a solution to manage large-scale equipment removal across multiple schools with minimal disruption to students and staff. Security and compliance were essential, requiring certified data erasure, asset tag removal, and clear audit reporting. The district sought to maximize recovery value from retired Apple devices to reinvest in 1:1 technology initiatives.

By partnering with PowerON, the district securely and efficiently retired 1,500+ Apple devices while safeguarding student data, reducing risk, and maximizing recovery value. The streamlined ITAD process supported compliance, sustainability, and provided funding to support student learning.

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Retailer

National Retailer Launches In-Store Technology Trade-In Programs

A national retailer with more than 900 locations across the U.S. sought to implement a technology trade-in program that would drive customer engagement, provide flexible payment options, and increase revenue.

The retailer needed a trade-in program capable of supporting the in-store trade-in of devices, automated payments, easy verification for store associates, integrated logistics, and restrict access to the associate page based on IP address. The retailer wanted a way to leverage its web-based trade-in portal for additional revenue streams without complicating the customer experience.

Through its partnership with PowerON, the retailer launched a technology trade-in program that not only increased customer engagement but also generated incremental revenue through strategic advertising opportunities. The program balanced customer convenience with brand value, positioning the retailer as a forward-thinking leader in technology trade-in services.

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