PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1449242
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1449242
The global IT Asset Disposition market size is expected to reach USD 32,355.70 Million by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Asset Type; By Organization Size (Large Enterprises, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises); By Service; By Vertical; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The growing demand for consumer electronics and increased awareness among consumers about the proper disposal of IT assets is driving the adoption of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services.
ITAD involves recycling, repurposing, and repairing old IT equipment to minimize its environmental impact. Reusing the internal components of IT equipment helps reduce electronic waste while preventing the release of heavy metals and plastics into the environment, as these materials can be recycled.
Businesses face decisions on whether to repair, resell, recycle, or dispose of outdated equipment, with some adopting systematic replacement cycles for electronic devices. Internally, asset management, accession, and risk management play a role in handling the disposition of IT assets, and businesses may collaborate with external ITAD providers.
These external providers often offer secure data destruction and electronic waste recycling services. ITAD suppliers assist clients in eliminating IT assets while saving costs and recovering the value of the equipment. The growth of the ITAD market is fueled by increasing client awareness of the importance of efficient IT asset disposal. Additionally, companies emphasize the benefits of cloud computing, contributing to the market's expansion as organizations shift from on-premise IT to cloud-based solutions.
The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every country. For IT organizations, the primary concern has been the pace of development, necessitating the efficient management of surplus equipment. The shift to remote work during the pandemic led businesses to acquire new IT equipment, raising questions about how companies would handle the resulting increase in electronic or IT asset waste. The pandemic significantly heightened the demand for IT asset disposition services.
The IT asset disposition (ITAD) market is led by the data sanitization/data destruction segment during the forecast period. The increasing need for the proper disposal of IT assets and heightened awareness of potential risks linked to sensitive information stored in outdated assets drive the growing popularity of data destruction/data sanitization services. Acknowledging the crucial role of data security in any organization, it is imperative to thoroughly erase data or information from an asset before its physical destruction or transition to the next phase of asset disposition. This proactive approach aims to minimize the risks associated with financial consequences, data breaches, and potential harm to the brand image.
The servers segment takes leads in 2023. The worldwide surge in Internet and social media applications, along with the advent of technologies such as software-defined networking and virtualization, has led to a widespread increase in the utilization of servers and data centers. Servers, designed for sustained and uninterrupted operation, include essential components such as high-performance RAM, Central Processing Units (CPUs), and one or more hard drives.
In 2023, the Asia Pacific region emerged as the leader in the global market, claiming the largest share in the IT Asset Disposition and Disposal (ITAD) market. This dominance is driven by the implementation of stringent regulations in various Asian countries, compelling businesses to adopt ITAD solutions and thereby fueling market expansion.
The global key market players include 3stepIT, Apto Solutions Inc., Atea, Blancco Technology Group, BRP Infotech Pvt. Ltd., CHG-MERIDIAN, CSI Leasing, Inc., Dell Inc., Flex IT Distribution, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, IBM, Ingram Micro, Inrego AB, Iron Mountain, Inc., LifeSpan International Inc., OceanTech, Park Place Technologies, Prolimax, ReluTech, Renewtech, Sims Limited, TBS Industries Inc., TES, Tier1, and Total IT Global.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the IT Asset Disposition market report based on asset type, organization size, service, vertical, and region: