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
Apply Today
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
When UX meets AI
Tom Wood on January 5, 2017 Artificial intelligence is attracting more and more interest in the business world. It looks increasingly likely that AI software is going to find applications in the front-line between companies and their customers. So it’s probably the...
What is Experience Design?
Tom Wood on January 5, 2017 Every man-made thing creates a human outcome through its usage: every pen, every sandwich, every pair of shoes, every web page, every call-centre script…everything. Normally when we make something for others we intend to make it useful and...
Panasonic Automotive and IBM Partner to Develop Cognitive Vehicle Infotainment System with Watson
Technology showcased at CES 2017 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - 05 Jan 2017: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America today announced the introduction of the Panasonic Cognitive Infotainment platform designed to provide OEMs and fleet providers a set of cognitive vehicle...
IBM Reveals Five Innovations that will Help Change our Lives within Five Years
IBM Predicts New Scientific Instruments to Make the Invisible Visible Yorktown Heights, N.Y. - 05 Jan 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) unveiled today the annual “IBM 5 in 5” (#ibm5in5) – a list of ground-breaking scientific innovations with the potential to change the way people...
CASE STUDY: Financial Industry Giant Banks on Maintech to Provide Timely Operating System Upgrade
JAN 5, 2017 - Updating thousands of desktop computers to a new operating system is a difficult but unavoidable task for many large institutions. It was only a matter of time until our client, a world renowned bank with over 1,500 branches in the US and Canada, needed...
CASE STUDY: Maintech and KST Data Partner to Deliver Top-Flight Services to Global Leader in Advanced Technologies
JAN 5, 2017 - One of Maintech’s most loyal clients is a leading manufacturer of advanced technology systems, which solves crucial security issues worldwide. When such a company needs technical support, it’s imperative that the chosen service providers are reliable and...
UK “spying” laws overruled – what does it mean for you?
Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in Data, Big Data, Data Center The government’s approach to data retention by the government has always been a source of concern for privacy advocates. And it would appear that the European Court of Justice (ECJ) agrees. Recent...
Zensar Technologies welcomes Manoj Jaiswal as new Chief Financial Officer
Pune, India, December 21, 2016: Zensar Technologies, a leading provider of digital solutions, software and infrastructure services, today, announced the appointment of Manoj Jaiswal as the new Chief Financial Officer of the company. Sandeep Kishore, CEO and Managing...
Why We Are Joining Zensar
Tom Wood on December 20, 2016 It’s a big step for us, but we’ve decided after 14 years to take Foolproof into a larger technology services business. Joining Zensar will allow us to make faster progress on some of the things we set out to do as a company. You can read...
Cleveland Clinic, IBM Continue Their Collaboration to Establish Model for Cognitive Population Health Management and Data-Driven Personalized Healthcare
5-year project builds on long-standing Cleveland Clinic, IBM collaboration Cleveland, OH and Armonk, NY - 22 Dec 2016: Cleveland Clinic and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a five-year agreement to expand the Clinic’s health information technology capabilities. The...