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Welcome to Microsoft’s IT asset disposition services for enterprises in Australia
Microsoft’s services are operated by
SK Tes, and comprise the following activities:
- Asset or e-waste collection
- Confidential handling and secure data sanitization
- Functional testing & refurbishment of products for re-use
- Remarketing of products
- Recycling of electronic waste according to local and regional laws
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IT asset and material collection
SK Tes will arrange all required permits and licenses to support the proper shipment of the material (IT product or e-waste) to its processing facilities. The entire return logistics process is managed by SK Tes - providing packaging, palletizing and secure transport for pick-ups. Material is documented at the pick-up location and then remain secure throughout the transportation. Once the load has arrived, SK Tes will unload the material, take an inventory; comparing the items received to the record generated by the driver at the time of pickup.
This secure/unbroken chain of custody is a critical part of the process. SK Tes provides a fully documented audit trail that meets the expectations of the most security-conscious corporations.
Confidential handling and secure data sanitization
The potential for a sensitive data escape represents a substantial risk to your organization. SK Tes' service is designed to protect the confidential nature of this data and to mitigate any risks in the asset recovery process.
SK Tes offers options to erase data either at the pick-up site when equipment is received or onsite at the customer’s premises. Data erasure is performed according to the NIST 800-88 standard, which is widely recognized by governments, OEMs and global 2000 companies as the standard of measure. Drives with damaged sectors that cannot be overwritten are removed and shredded.
Proof of successful completion of the data erasure is provided through a certificate of data destruction. Process audits and third-party audits are performed to ensure complete compliance.
Functional testing and refurbishment of products for re-use
From recovery to final disposition, SK Tes tracks and records any hardware detail through their proprietary database and offers a range of reporting options. This typically includes the serial number, asset tag number, asset type, make/model, and detailed unit configuration. All identifying labels, marks, asset tags and references to our customer are removed.
SK Tes then uses scripted processes to test each asset. Functional tests check for basic functionality and examine the unit for visual damage and missing components. Diagnostic tests discover the detailed hardware configuration and system functionality. For devices that need repair, SK Tes has a regimented repair process designed to maximize value and support our corporate environmental objectives. The level of repair can vary by unit type, technology level and condition. This decision tree is based on our deep experience in the secondary market and the market drivers that surround it
Remarketing of products
SK Tes, with its global footprint, knows what different technology levels and types are priced at in more than 20 countries which requires navigating local languages, cultures, regulations, time zones and more.
This knowledge translates to knowing the right place to move products at the right time based on where pricing is the best.
E-waste recycling
E-waste or products that have no value or are beyond economic repair are sent to parts harvesting and recycling. Based on the material, the most environmentally and commercially viable method of disposal will be selected according the local and regional legislation. The operations are carried out in full compliance with the requirements of the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU and with reference to the list of components for selective treatment.
SK Tes will ensure that the material is managed in an environmentally sound manner that complies with all applicable laws and regulations, specifically the WEEE Directive and the EU GPP.
If you are an enterprise and you are interested in the services described above, and you would like to receive further information, including a quote, please fill the form.