CIRCULAR IT
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Devices that are physically damaged, technologically obsolete or incompatible with modern security standards must still be removed from circulation, but disposal does not have to equate to environmental harm or wasted resources.
maintain compliance with legal obligations for electronic waste management.
to infrastructure, regularly assessing whether existing assets can be reconfigured, upgraded or repurposed to meet changing operational needs. This mindset enables IT leaders to align technological development with environmental responsibility, while still supporting innovation and resilience at scale. The transition to a circular economy in IT is not simply an environmental concern, but a strategic imperative in a resource- constrained and increasingly regulated world. Reducing e-waste through longer equipment lifecycles, internal reuse, refurbishment and responsible recycling requires coordinated action across procurement, operations and IT leadership. While technology will always evolve, the systems that support it must evolve too, not only for performance and security, but for sustainability. At OryxAlign, we help businesses manage IT infrastructure more sustainably by applying circular economy principles across the entire technology lifecycle, from selecting durable, repairable solutions to maintaining systems and ensuring ethical end-of-life disposal. n
Sustainable IT planning The demand for IT infrastructure
continues to grow, particularly with the rise of hybrid work, AI workloads and digital-first strategies. But scaling up doesn’t have to mean scaling waste. Circular principles can be embedded into digital transformation strategies from the start, by designing networks and device policies that prioritise reuse, flexibility and repairability. In practical terms, this might mean selecting vendors that offer modular hardware platforms or embracing device- as-a-service models, where equipment is leased with options for maintenance, refurbishment and end-of-life recovery included. These models not only reduce waste but also provide better predictability for IT budgets and asset refresh cycles. Sustainable planning also requires a shift from reactive to continuous evaluation. Rather than defaulting to full system replacements, organisations can adopt a more iterative approach
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