Understanding IT Asset Disposition (ITAD): A Roundtable Discussion with Three CEOs
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.
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Sustainability and the Way Forward

The Diverging ESG Landscape: While US Pauses ESG, EU/Asia Keep Momentum Going: What Should Corporations Do?
You are an ITAD company, a recycler or an environmental services firm. Over the past years, you invested in adjusting your infrastructure and acquired new tools to help your clients become ESG compliant. But what used to be a driver of growth in the future, ESG is now...

AI-Powered PCs, Industry Trends, and 2025 Outlook, with Bob O’Donnell
AI Summary: In this engaging episode, David Daoud of Compliance Standards interviews Bob O’Donnell, a prominent tech analyst, to discuss the evolution of the PC market, the rise of AI-powered PCs (AIPCs), and broader tech industry trends heading into 2025. Key...

Data Centers in Space and Under Water: The Wild Future of IT Energy Solutions
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.
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When Retail Giants Fail: Walmart’s $7.5M Environmental Wake-Up Call
In this episode of Trending Paths, host David Daoud dives into Walmart’s recent $7.5 million settlement over hazardous waste violations and explores the broader issues retailers face with recycling and environmental compliance. Despite past penalties, Walmart and...

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Bracing for Escalating Demand by Corporations for Critical Security and Compliance Procedures and Certifications From their Suppliers and Partners
US and global companies are increasingly requiring their suppliers and service providers to demonstrate their capacity to secure their IT assets through specific procedures and related certifications, such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2. In this episode, David Daoud and Compliance Standards’ Head of Security Research, Louis Van Der Westhuizen, will address ongoing trends in data security and related certifications.
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