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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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 and Bell Transform Enterprise Mobility in Canada
IBM MobileFirst for iOS apps offered by Bell and IBM to Canadian businesses ARMONK, NY - 16 Jan 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Bell Canada today announced they are joining forces to offer IBM MobileFirst for iOS market-ready enterprise applications for iPad, iPhone or...
Dropbox IPO – a $10bn floatation by circumventing the CTO
Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Big Data, Data, Data Center, Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Storage, Private Cloud When Cloud file sharing outfit Dropbox attracted a valuation of $10bn, industry analysts were shocked. Not only was the business giving its service away for...
Why the CIO deserves a raise – big data is a big success
Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Big Data, Data, Data Center A new report published by NewVantage suggests that not only have big data analytics established themselves as a cornerstone of modern IT strategy, but that most businesses are pleased with the...
Avaya Inc. Files for Chapter 11 Protection
Operations Remain Ongoing During Process NEW YORK, NY - January 19, 2017 - Avaya Inc. (together with certain of its domestic subsidiaries, collectively, the "Company") today announced that it has commenced a formal proceeding to restructure its balance sheet to better...
SMS Systems Maintenance Services and Curvature Merge to Become World’s Premier IT Network and Data Center Lifecycle Services and Solutions Provider
- Combined company positioned for global market leadership in independent products & services - Increased focus on IT network and data center lifecycle management and services following the merger - Reinforced commitment to service and talent will drive innovation...
Zensar Technologies to enable 2 Sisters Food Group Streamline SSC Operations with Robotic Process Automation
Pune , India, January 12, 2017: Zensar Technologies, a leading provider of digital solutions, software and infrastructure services, announced today that it has won a three year Robotic Process Automation (RPA) led project with the Shared Services Centre of 2 Sisters...
4 Reasons to Consider an Enhanced Support SLA for Your Data Center
JAN 13, 2017 Having an SLA from the OEM of your data center equipment is a great way to ensure you’ll receive timely service and repairs. However, while the idea of a basic SLA is superb, it doesn’t always work out that way in reality. Many times, providers end up...
3 Ways Working with a Data Center Partner Can Lower Costs
JAN 13, 2017 Running and maintaining a data center is not a simple task, nor is it an inexpensive one. The actual total cost of data center maintenance for enterprise businesses over its entire lifecycle can be much higher than many anticipate. There are many factors...
How to Extend the Post-Warranty Life of Your Data Center Equipment
JAN 13, 2017 In our information-driven world, effective data management is crucial to the current and long-term success of any modern business. Data center functioning, optimization, server life, and equipment longevity is foundational to this goal. Your company’s...
IBM and Illumina Partner to Standardize Genomic Data Interpretation
Data interpretation from Watson will help users translate genomic data from Illumina TruSight® Tumor 170; offering to be available early in 2017 SAN FRANCISCO - 09 Jan 2017: IBM Watson Health (NYSE: IBM) and Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced a...