Who We Are
The ASCDI is an international, US based, non-profit organization, representing businesses engaged in the sustainable reuse, repair, refurbishment, resale, and responsible disposal of technology equipment, promoting ethical practices, and advocating for policies that advance responsible environmental and data protection practices.
Publicity
Published articles, press releases, and podcasts for member companies. Social media promotion to end-users and others in our industry.
Information
Fraud alerts, government legislation, and monthly newsletters to keep our members informed on pertinent industry news.
Charity
Our charity foundation has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars for scholarships and other worthwhile purposes.
Representation
ASCDI serves on various governmental and non-profit counsels to express the interests of the secondary IT industry.
Community
Member companies are vetted and voted into the ASCDI by the members to ensure only the most trustworthy companies are admitted.
Networking
Creates opportunities for member companies to meet with one another through in-person and virtual events.
Education
Webinars teaching industry-wide best practices and advice from experts in our industry.
Member Discounts
Members receive discounts to ASCDI and ASCDI Association Partner events.
Ethics
Promote and enforce high ethical standards of business conduct within the industry.
Benefits of Membership
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Gain access to the right kind of information, resources, business leaders
and opportunities that you need to continue to grow your business.
Sign up for our online Equipment Trading Network
Resellers (no end users) can receive our instant equipment Buy/Sell listings
•Receive only the equipment trades you want (by manufacturer)
•Deal with companies who are following the ASCDI Code of Ethics
•Use our IPhone or Android versions for “trading on the go”
•Upload spreadsheets of inventory for sale
•Search our database for the equipment you need
•Free trial available
$100 a month for ASCDI Members. $150 a month for non-members.
Resale and Service Industry News
IBM Cloud Ranked as Leading Platform as a Service (PaaS) According to Analyst Firm
Enterprise Strategy Group survey indicates adoption of IBM Bluemix cloud platform is growing at a rate of 5X faster than other vendors ARMONK, N.Y. - 26 Jul 2016: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that developers and IT managers across the U.S. cited IBM Bluemix as one...
ENGIE joins forces with IBM to deploy smarter cities solutions and improve the quality of life for citizens
Armonk, N.Y. - 26 Jul 2016: ENGIE, a global leader in energy transition, today announced a new initiative with IBM (NYSE: IBM). This nonexclusive, technological and commercial alliance is designed to improve the management of cities by looking at patterns, event...
Managing Data Center Challenges – Long Term Planning
Posted on Friday, July 29, 2016 Although a rapidly changing marketplace means that businesses are expected to become more flexible and responsive, some operations are more effective with long term planning. The exponential annual growth of corporate data for instance...
TPM myths – OEM support is intrinsically superior
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in OEM, Third Party Maintenance Another popular myth surrounding storage maintenance and support is that the service offered by an OEM must be intrinsically superior. After all, the vendor that makes a specific item must also be the...
Seiko Instruments Launches New MP-A40 Series Mobile Printers
New printer line boasts the fastest print speeds available; can withstand multiple drops of more than 6.5 feet Torrance, CA, July 28, 2016 – Seiko Instruments USA Inc. (SII) Thermal Printer Division, a globally recognized leader in thermal printer technology today...
Prevent Hospital Infection through Holographic Imaging
Sougata Sanyal on July 21, 2016 Hospitals and outpatient clinics are the place to go when you’re sick and you need treatment, but did you know that in the United States, more than 2 million people are affected by hospital-acquired infections every year, 100,000 people...
Business Transformation through Digitalization Testing
Manoj Gupta on July 20, 2016 Background: There is lot data available in digitalization space, as the world is moving or dynamically changing towards digitalization. So are we really moving and aligning towards ‘Digitalization?’ Yes, digitalization is touching all...
The Weather Company to Deliver Crucial Weather Data for Safety and Resource Management Solutions to Underserved Areas Around the World
More than 200,000 Personal Weather Stations Across 195 Countries Provide More Accurate and Timely Weather Data and Insights Atlanta, GA - 21 Jul 2016: The Weather Company, an IBM business, announced today they will leverage one of the largest Internet of Things (IoT)...
CSC and IBM Expand Strategic Alliance with Collaboration Utilizing IBM Cloud for z to Enable Clients’ Move to Cloud
Agreement Supports Clients’ Adoption of Hybrid Cloud Environment Including Mainframe Infrastructure, Software, Storage, Monitoring and Disaster Recovery Capabilities in a Consumption-based Model TYSONS, VA & ARMONK, NY, - 19 Jul 2016: CSC(NYSE: CSC) and IBM (NYSE:...
Managing Data Center Challenges – Contract Bureaucracy
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Data Center, Big Data Often the most challenging aspect of IT roles are those factors which have nothing to do with technology at all. Every hour spent on administrative tasks is an hour lost that could otherwise be invested in...