From IT hardware disposition and electronics recycling to data security and ESG, this channel is dedicated to exploring and discussing how IT can drive positive change while ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Designed for IT practitioners and managers in procurement, legal/compliance, finance, ESG, and other functions critical to building a sustainable business, the channel is hosted by David Daoud, President and Principal Analyst at Compliance Standards LLC. Compliance Standards LLC is a firm specializing in advisory services, research, and consulting.

In this episode, I speak with reporter Colin Staub of Resource Recycling on what he has been covering, including his take on the US trade tariffs.

Weekly Chat on the Tariffs, PC and ITAD industries and more. This week, with Colin Staub of Resource Recycling

In this session, we analyze how the rise of AI-powered computing devices is quietly transforming the data security landscape in enterprise IT. As systems increasingly integrate neural processing units (NPUs) and embedded AI agents, they also introduce new data retention risks—ones that often bypass traditional sanitization methods. We examined nine commercial AI PCs and workstations released in 2025, including models from HP, Lenovo, Dell, and NVIDIA, and explored how local inference, cached context, and identity-linked AI features complicate decommissioning and IT asset disposition (ITAD).

We explain why next-gen systems don’t just compute—they interpret and remember, even after shutdown. This evolution demands a new approach to security, data mapping, and end-of-life compliance, especially for IT departments, CISOs, and ITAD providers. If you manage enterprise devices or secure data during the disposal process, this is a must-watch.

The AI-PCs and the New Data Security Risks: What Companies Should Know About Threats and Mitigations

In this episode of the Sustainable IT Insights Podcast, host and Compliance Standards Analyst, David Daoud, discusses with Sage Sustainable Electronics' CEO Bob Houghton and Cascade Asset Management's CEO Neil Peters-Michaud the details of their companies' merger. This discussion addresses issues of integration, the factors leading to the transaction, the implications on the companies, clients and ITAD market and so many other issues.

Anatomy of an ITAD M&A Transaction: How Sage and Cascade are Joining Forces

Last year, not too many people spoke about trade tariffs. We heard about the potential for trade tariffs during election campaigning, but they were not fully backed into analyst forecast. After three years of negative growth, the PC industry could now face a fourth year of negative growth with new headwinds that could reduce the positive impact of the existing drivers and strengthen the inhibiting factors. While this is not good for the PC industry, that could be an opportunity for the ITAD sector, but not without some challenges too.

Tech Markets: Impact of Chinese Tariffs  on PC and ITAD Sectors

Today I am going out of my comfort zone. I had a conversation with my friend, Sports Tech Analyst Julien Blin and decided to hit the 'record' button. Sports tech is fascinating because it is a sector dominated by a plethora of niche players and tons of startups. Here's the talk from someone who advises teams and leagues on technologies from wearables and AR/VR to tracking and sport medicine.

The Business of Sports Technology: An Inside Look

Global IT spending likely to surpass $5 trillion, per Gartner. What are the big trends and what about IT Asset Disposition in all of this?  What we tell investors, enterprise decision makers and the ITAD industry.

Huge IT Spending this Year

At Compliance Standards we have been observing the rise of a different group of security professionals within large companies who have been working to impose new standards for their organization’s IT asset disposition and recycling practices.   Large organizations are now giving more responsibility or oversight on ITAD to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and to Risk & Compliance teams, essentially elevating the ITAD risk to above and beyond the traditional immediate stakeholders of IT and procurement.  This trend is good news for enterprises because it is a recognition that ITAD security is crucial.  It is both good and bad news for ITAD companies. On the one hand elevating ITAD security is an opportunity to broaden the ITAD stakeholders in the enterprise and could help strengthen ITAD as a critical function. It is bad, because compliance will cost money.

In this podcast, David Daoud of Compliance Standards speaks to Security Management expert and Head of Compliance at Compliance Standards, Louis Van Der Westhuizen, on topics related to these new standards, in articular ISO 27001 and SOC 2.

Risk Management: How CISOs, Risk & Compliance Teams are Pushing for New Security & Risk Management Standards

Efforts are underway by Microsoft and its PC partners to replace Windows 10 with Windows 11. However, Windows 10 is Still the Dominant PC Operating System (OS)

Windows 10 is Still the Dominant PC Operating System (OS)

In this episode of the Sustainable IT Insights, host David Daoud leads a compelling discussion with three influential CEOs—John Shegerian, Bob Houghton, and Neil Peters-Michaud—on the current state and future of the IT asset disposition (ITAD) industry. The conversation delves into the industry's evolution, highlighting its critical role in the circular economy, sustainability efforts, and the adoption of emerging technologies like AI and automation. From managing secure asset retirements to navigating the complexities of IT asset management (ITAM), the guests share their expertise on how ITAD can support enterprises in achieving net-zero goals and maximizing the lifecycle of technology investments.

The podcast also explores key challenges in the industry, including cost optimization, the impact of staff turnover, and risks posed by market consolidation. The CEOs emphasize the importance of collaboration, domain knowledge, and technical innovation while sharing personal anecdotes about their journeys into ITAD. With actionable insights and forward-looking perspectives, this episode provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of ITAD’s strategic importance and its potential for growth in the rapidly changing tech landscape.

Understanding IT Asset Disposition (ITAD): A Roundtable Discussion with Three CEOs

The future #ITAD factory is already here.  There is no doubt that in a very short period of time we will see facilities that are entirely managed by a new generation of robots whose brain will be powered by Artificial Intelligence. And this is not the domain of science fiction or even an event that will happen in three years.  It is happening now.  Consider what NVIDIA is offering right now.  Two technologies that are going to revolutionize the way industrial facilities will run are already being tested and deployed by a dozen companies.  NVIDIA has two sets of technologies that are working together to reinvent the factory. They are called Digital Twin and Omniverse 3D. Find out more how this will impact factories and plants.

The Future Factory of IT Equipment Recycling and ITAD is Already Here

Many big US companies are making a 180 degree turn and moving away from their ESG commitments. They are essentially retreating from their Environmental, Social and Governance goals as a result of political pressure and due to economic and cultural shifts taking place in the US. But one state appears to be bucking the trend. California emerges as the outlier, maintaining its focus on its ESG targets. While the US is retreating, European and Asian nations have taken a divergent path, keeping their ESG pledges alive. Today, we’ll explore the forces driving these divergent paths, dive into the perspectives of corporations and investors, and examine what the future might hold for ESG as a cornerstone of corporate strategy.

The Diverging ESG Landscape: While US Pauses ESG, EU/Asia Keep Momentum Going: What Should Corporations Do?

In this Sustainable IT Insights podcast, David Daoud of Compliance Standards LLC hosts a conversation with Todd Zegers of Circular Integrity to learn about the complexity of managing global ITAD operations. The discussion is meant to address the key questions facing large companies and organizations when retiring and disposing of their IT hardware base, coping with operational issues, dealing with diverse compliance and legal requirements, operating is several geographies, facing cultural challenges and much more.  Given the complexity of ITAD, the task of managing it should not be the sole responsibility of IT, as is the case today for most companies. For such a program to be successful, various stakeholders must be involved to create a trouble-free ITAD program that safeguards the company and the interests of its stakeholders. Todd provides valuable insights on how to achieve that.

IT Equipment Recycling and Disposition: The Complexity Facing Corporations in Managing Global ITAD Operations

In this exclusive session featuring Bob O'Donnell, President and Chief Analyst at TECHnalysis, we delve into the ongoing trends in the PC and tech sectors and perform predictions for 2025. In this insightful discussion, Bob unpacks trends shaping the future of technology, with a focus on implications for enterprise IT management and IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers.

Discover key developments in hardware innovation, software adoption, and market dynamics that are transforming the industry. Gain actionable insights into how ITAD providers can align with enterprise strategies to optimize lifecycle management, ESG goals, and cost-efficiency.

2025 Tech Trends Unveiled: Insights for IT and ITAD Leaders

This week, I presented an assessment of the PC sector to a major earth-moving equipment manufacturer preparing for a massive IT refresh in 2025. The focus? AI-driven productivity, the state of top PC vendors like Dell, HP, and Lenovo, and the challenges facing the industry, including geopolitical risks and the looming end-of-life for Windows 10.

In this video, I provide a concise overview of:

- Market performance: How the top PC vendors fared in Q3 2024.
- Strategic shifts: AI integration and the impact on enterprise IT.
- The impending refresh cycle: Aging PCs and the transition to Windows 11.
- Sustainability: Why ESG goals must align with IT procurement strategies.

I’ll also highlight practical recommendations for IT departments navigating these shifts, including pilot projects to evaluate AI-driven devices and best practices for IT asset disposition (ITAD).

As we enter 2025, is the PC market on the cusp of a transformative AI-driven growth cycle? Watch to find out!

#PCIndustry #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTrends2025 #ITInfrastructure #Sustainability #ITAD #Lenovo #Dell #HP

Is the PC Industry Stable Enough to Support your Organization's Business Continuity?  Analyzing Dell, HP and Lenovo

As AI drives a 160% increase in data center power demand (Goldman Sachs), the IT industry faces a stark energy crisis. At the same time, companies are struggling to meet their zero-emission commitments, leaving a gap between environmental goals and operational realities.

In this video, we discuss:
- The push for clean energy and the role of hyperscale giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.
- Bold innovations like underwater data centers (Microsoft's Project Natick) and space-based data centers powered by solar energy.
- What these trends mean for the future of IT and energy sustainability.

Can tech breakthroughs help balance sustainability goals with skyrocketing demand? Or are we headed for an unsolvable crisis? Join the conversation and share your thoughts!

How Energy Crisis Fosters Innovation: Data Centers Under Water and Above Cloud

AI energy demand

Data center power consumption

IT energy crisis

Microsoft Project Natick

Hyperscale data centers

Google sustainability

Amazon clean energy

Future of IT sustainability

Increasing expectations for good governance, effective risk management and complex demands for corporate compliance are presenting a growing challenge for organizations of all sizes. Join industry thought leaders as they provide you with practical advice on how to implement successful risk and compliance management strategies across your organization. Browse risk management resources in the form of interactive webinars and videos and ask questions of expert GRC professionals.

IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

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How Energy Crisis Fosters Innovation: Data Centers Under Water and Above Cloud

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