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Sophan Pheng

How the Server Refurbishment Process Works

Enterprise IT buyers face a hard problem. New hardware costs more, lead times can slow down projects, and some parts become difficult to find right when teams need them most. At the same time, buying used equipment without a clear

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Refurbished IT Hardware Prices Fluctuate
Chad Jungwirth

Why Do Refurbished IT Hardware Prices Fluctuate?

Refurbished IT hardware prices can change faster than many buyers expect. A Dell PowerEdge server, HPE ProLiant system, Cisco switch, storage array, or GPU that looked affordable last month may cost more today if supply tightens or demand rises. That

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How AI Improves Data Center Cooling Efficiency
Sophan Pheng

How Does AI Improve Data Center Cooling Efficiency?

Cooling has become a strategic issue in modern data centers. As AI workloads increase rack density and heat output, thermal management now affects far more than room temperature. It shapes how facilities support performance, maintain uptime, and prepare for future

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What Happens to Old Enterprise Servers After an Upgrade?
Chad Jungwirth

What Happens to Old Enterprise Servers After an Upgrade?

A server upgrade solves one problem but creates another: what happens to the old enterprise servers left behind? These systems may no longer run production workloads, but they can still contain sensitive data, useful parts, resale value, and environmental risk.

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What Is ITAD Asset Disposal and Recycling?
Chad Jungwirth

What Is ITAD Asset Disposal and Recycling?

Enterprise IT teams are under pressure to manage rising hardware costs, long lead times, stricter data security expectations, and growing e-waste concerns. When servers, laptops, storage systems, networking equipment, and drives reach the end of active use, they cannot be

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