IT Lifecycle Management

Safe and secure IT lifecycle management

Numerous businesses choose OCM for effective IT asset disposal (ITAD) services, because not only are we one of the UK’s most secure IT disposal companies, we also have the capacity to resell and reuse a huge range of IT assets with value, or recycle equipment that otherwise can’t be sold or reused.

Equipment we process

Whether your business has a sizable amount of unwanted, redundant or surplus IT assets, or your equipment has retired or reached the end of its life, we can help you manage your companies IT responsibly. We provide solutions for all IT equipment including the processing of networking, communications, mobile phones, EPoS telecoms and miscellaneous equipment.

We resell and reuse any IT and electronic assets that still have life. As part of our sustainability pledge, we’re committed to minimising the amount of waste that goes to landfill, therefore if you have volumes of unwanted IT equipment that is suitable for resale, we’ll take all.

The equipment types we collect and process include, but not limited to:

Servers, Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Drive Arrays
Laptops
Apple Mac equipment
Hard Disk Drives
Desktop computers and components - including towers, All in One units, high specification (gaming) PC’s, hard drives and graphic cards.
EPoS - including terminals, hardware and components, scanners, cash registers, receipt printers, label printers, till lane systems and handheld terminals
Network equipment - including Wireless Access Points (WAPs), networking switches, routers and firewalls
Mobile phones and tablets
Monitors and digital signage
Printers

Our ITAD process

OCM’s ITAD process is safe, secure and thorough, meaning you have complete peace of mind when we handle your IT equipment. Whether you choose for OCM to outright purchase your assets, or you’d like to donate to charity or redeploy, we can tailor to your needs.

Whatever option you choose, you can be sure your equipment will undergo our robust, state-of-the-art data erasure solution. Your IT assets will be completely sanitised of sensitive data in accordance to strict recognised international standard regulations before it makes its onward journey.

If your IT equipment can’t be reused or resold, it will undergo our secure IT disposal and recycling process, where all waste is sorted before being sent to our licensed recycling partners. The materials are sorted by ferrous, non-ferrous metals and items that may contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Any items that are identified as either containing, or are suspected of containing POPs, are sent for incineration.

Fully licensed and secure IT disposal and recycling

We hold all of the relevant licences and registrations with the Environment Agency for the carrying, handling and storage of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

Our Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF) partners are audited under our ISO 14001 environmental management system to ensure all licences are up-to-date and valid. OCM also pay for hazardous waste to be processed through correct regulated channels.

Why choose OCM?

We’re a trusted ITAD partner for numerous organisations across a range of industries. Our processes are quick and efficient, as well as safe and secure which gives our customers peace of mind. You’ll have full transparency of our work and we’ll provide you with full documentation for every item we dispose and recycle.

Our certified world renowned data cleansing solution is fully compliant and guarantees full sanitisation with no risk of data recovery. We can collect your IT equipment in bulk at a time that suits you and we have fast, effective and portable equipment to dispose of your assets if you prefer them not to go off-site.

Get in touch with our expert team today

No matter how large your ITAD requirements are, we have the capacity and facilities to meet your needs. Why not contact our expert team today to discuss your objectives and learn how we can provide you with a solution for your business.

FAQ

IT lifecycle management is the process of overseeing and optimising the acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and eventual disposal of IT assets in a business. At OCM Business Systems, we help organisations manage their IT assets effectively. When integrated with sustainability, this process aims to reduce environmental impact, optimise resource use, and support corporate social responsibility.

The IT asset management lifecycle includes several key stages:

Procurement: Sourcing and purchasing IT assets such as computers, servers, and software that meet the needs of your business.

Deployment: Installing and configuring the assets for use, ensuring they are integrated into the organisation's IT infrastructure.

Maintenance and Support: Regularly updating, repairing, and servicing assets to ensure optimal performance and extend their useful life.

Retirement and Disposal: Safely retiring outdated or unused assets and securely destroying and/or recycling them. At OCM Business Systems, we assist at every stage of this lifecycle to maximise the value of your IT assets and ensure secure disposal.

EPOS disposal is the secure and environmentally responsible process of disposing of outdated, damaged, or unused EPOS systems and hardware, such as cash registers, card readers, and barcode scanners. Businesses need EPOS disposal to ensure that any sensitive customer data stored on these devices is securely erased, preventing data breaches and compliance issues. Proper disposal also helps organisations manage their IT assets effectively, free up valuable space, and contribute to sustainability efforts by recycling or refurbishing hardware in line with environmental regulations.

Outsourcing IT lifecycle management to OCM Business Systems offers comprehensive support through every stage of the IT asset lifecycle, from procurement and deployment to maintenance and secure disposal. This helps manage assets efficiently and cost-effectively while freeing up your internal resources to focus on core business activities. OCM also ensures your business remains compliant with data privacy laws and maintains security standards throughout the lifecycle.

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Our commitment to sustainability

0% to landfill

We’re using solar power

We support wildlife initiatives

We’re a WEEE compliant recycler

We’re environmentally compliant

We’ll reuse and recycle wherever possible

We send shredded stock to an ATF

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Site Visits and IT Asset Valuation

We can conduct site visits and perform IT asset valuations of your entire IT estate and provide you with a comprehensive ITAD solution.

Data Destruction

OCM Business Systems' robust data erasure solution will ensure all sensitive data is completely wiped and adheres to strict data privacy policies.

IT Refurbishment and Reuse

We’ll refurbish your IT equipment with life to a high standard and reuse for sustainability.

IT Collection

We’ll collect your IT equipment from anywhere in the UK at a time that suits you - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our IT Lifecycle Management process guarantees to get you the best market prices for your IT assets.

See What Our Customers Say

We’ve worked with countless businesses in a wide range of industries to dispose of their unwanted IT assets responsibly and securely. Here’s what they had to say about us:

“Having worked with OCM for some years, I can confidently state that their approach to customer service is exemplary. Our account manager is always highly responsive, very friendly, and consistently helpful, even if some of our requests are troublesome! OCM are a pleasure to partner with, I would not hesitate to recommend them.”

IT Service Delivery Director

“We use OCM as our recycling partner not just because they are good at recycling our unwanted IT equipment or because they follow good practices and standards to ensure we comply with the regulations. For us we use OCM over other recycling companies because of their commitment to raising money for local and national charities. Since our relationship with OCM began many years ago, we have raised tens of thousands of pounds. Our account manager is a pleasure to work with and he has personally helped to raise thousands for a local charity. As a company and as a collection of people, I would highly recommend working with them.”