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
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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
Black Box at 2023 NAB Show New York: Individually Tailored Workspaces With Emerald DESKVUE KVM Over IP
DALLAS, TX - October 3, 2023 - At the 2023 NAB Show New York in booth 627, Black Box® will showcase Emerald® DESKVUE, an award-winning KVM-over-IP receiver that empowers users with exceptionally intuitive user experiences, incomparable system connectivity and...
Black Box Achieves Coveted Cisco Gold Provider Status Worldwide
PLANO, TX - September 6, 2023 - Black Box, a global leader in digital transformation solutions, is proud to announce its newest Cisco designations: Meraki Access, Managed Business Communications, and Meraki SD-WAN adding to their already prestigious Cisco Gold...
Unleashing a Digital Revolution: California’s Right to Repair Victory
By: Matt Zieminski, Vice President Repair.org In an electrifying move towards consumer empowerment, California has unfurled the flags of repair rights with the recent enactment of the Digital Fair Repair Act (SB-244). This isn't merely a legislative triumph; it’s a...
SK ecoplant and Ascend Elements to Build New Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Facility in Southwest Kentucky
SINGAPORE - September 29, 2023 - U.S.-based Ascend Elements is partnering with South Korea-based SK ecoplant and its e-waste recycling subsidiary, TES, to build a $65 million lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Hopkinsville, Ky. The 100,000-square-foot EV...
IBM Announces New AI-Powered Threat Detection and Response Services
Ingests and analyzes security data from an extensive ecosystem of technologies and vendors Offers 24/7 monitoring, investigation and automated remediation of security alerts ARMONK, NY - October 5, 2023 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled the next evolution of its...
World Data Products Inc. (WDPI) achieves ITAD certification, Podcast
World Data Products Inc. (WDPI) achieves ITAD certification, “It was a win, win”, significant channel opportunities World Data Products Inc. (WDPI) has achieved full ITAD certification as part of a decades long commitment to offering the best possible level of service...
IBM Announces Availability of watsonx Granite Model Series, Client Protections for IBM watsonx Models
- Enterprise-ready, IBM-developed watsonx Granite model series now generally available to help businesses build and scale generative AI - IBM provides its standard intellectual property protections for IBM-developed watsonx models - Demonstrates commitment to...
Black Box Cybersecurity Wins 17 New Marquee US Customers, Including a Fortune 500 Client
MUMBAI - September 27, 2023 - Black Box, a trusted global technology solutions provider, celebrates yet another landmark achievement of its Cybersecurity business, which are offered under the brand name - Cybalt. In September of 2023, this specialized Cybersecurity...
Black Box strengthens India presence with new Center of Excellence
Mumbai, India / Plano, Texas / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - September 21, 2023 - Black Box Limited (formerly AGC Networks Limited) (BSE: BBOX and NSE: BBOX), a trusted IT solutions provider, today announced the inauguration of its new Center of Excellence located in...
Data sanitization for the data nation, Verity ES Podcast
Data sanitization: Special ASCDI ITAD Podcast on secure data erasure that evaluates and improves the eradication process Personal data storage is found on almost anything that runs on power. The same holds for organizations, larger and small. The price we pay for...