 {"id":4781,"date":"2025-03-03T12:42:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T12:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualifiednetworks.com\/circular-it\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T14:57:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:57:08","slug":"circular-it","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qualifiednetworks.com\/en\/circular-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Circular IT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;duurzaamheid section-intro&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740054729106{background-color: #f8f8fa !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text]IT equipment can last longer and be repurposed. With circular IT solutions, you save costs, reduce e-waste and contribute to a more sustainable future. Find out how your organization can benefit from reuse and responsible IT management.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;list&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Less e-waste<\/strong>: Give equipment a second life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost savings<\/strong>: Extend life and save.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainable impact<\/strong>: less CO\u2082, less waste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure processing<\/strong>: Certified data wiping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;buttons service-mobile-cta&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740487265499{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Request a quotation&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qualifiednetworks.com%2Fen%2Frequest-quotation%2F|&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740487216177{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Get in touch&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qualifiednetworks.com%2Fen%2Fcontact%2F|&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;form&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why choose Circular IT?&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]By integrating circular IT solutions, you improve your IT management, reduce costs and reduce your carbon footprint. Less e-waste, more efficient use of raw materials and lower carbon emissions ensure that your organization is ready for the future.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;list&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower carbon emissions<\/strong><br \/>Reuse lowers the environmental impact of IT equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced demand for new materials<\/strong><br \/>Limits resource depletion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost reduction<\/strong><br \/>Save significantly on IT expenses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laws and regulations<\/strong><br \/>Comply with sustainability requirements and avoid fines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;kwaliteit pb-90 pt-120&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mo-1&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5005&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;info custom-faq&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;quality&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subtitle&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Our Circular<br \/>IT Solutions&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]At Qualified Networks, we support organizations in managing their IT equipment more sustainably. Find out how we can make circular IT a reality for your business.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=&#8221;p&#8221; section_title_tag=&#8221;p&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faq-list&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Refurbished IT: High-quality reused hardware&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1739950626685-57982fb7-7b0d&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faq-first&#8221;][vc_column_text]Our refurbished hardware undergoes extensive testing and comes with a warranty, making it ready for reuse within your organization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;IT Lifecycle Management: from procurement to recycling&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1739950826636-55c2f176-3465&#8243; el_class=&#8221;faq-second&#8221;][vc_column_text]We provide full IT management support, from procurement to responsible end-of-lifecycle disposal.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Data security &amp; Wiping: 100% secure disposal&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1739950825489-c6fadf36-f196&#8243; el_class=&#8221;faq-third&#8221;][vc_column_text]Sensitive data is permanently and certified erased, according to the strictest security standards.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Sustainable Procurement &amp; Asset Recovery&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1739950824730-15fe4dd0-cd92&#8243; el_class=&#8221;faq-fourth&#8221;][vc_column_text]Optimize your IT investments by buying responsibly and extracting maximum value from depreciated equipment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;pb-120&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;OPERATING METHOD&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subtitle&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Our working method in 4 steps&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;section-our-steps swiper cursor-drag&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4686&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Inventory &amp; Consulting&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]We examine your IT needs and advise on circular solutions for your organization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5137&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Refurbishment &amp; Reuse&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]IT equipment is extensively tested at more than 20 points and prepared for reuse.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3644&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Secure Datawiping &amp; Processing&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]We use 100% certified data piping.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4890&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;New Destination or Recycling&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Reusable equipment gets a new owner, while the rest is recycled responsibly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;service pb-100 pt-100&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;content info&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;the move to circular IT&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subtitle&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Sustainable IT<br \/>Smart Choices&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Circular IT helps lower costs, reduce waste and make your organization more sustainable. Through reuse and safe disposal, you contribute to a future-proof IT strategy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;list&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maximum lifespan:<\/strong> Equipment is optimally utilized, reducing waste.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"400\">Complete relief<\/strong>: We arrange reuse, wiping and recycling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsible disposal:<\/strong> IT is processed circularly or recycled sustainably.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;mo-1&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5129&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;image-overlay&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;pb-130&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;left-content&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Faq&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subtitle&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;question and answer&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;faq-first&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=&#8221;p&#8221; section_title_tag=&#8221;p&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do you ensure the quality of refurbished IT?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1740059542177-a6d79dfd-70e5&#8243;][vc_column_text]We thoroughly test each component for more than 20 points and offer a warranty on our refurbished IT equipment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What happens to our old equipment?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1740059542197-b25b9ff3-e8ab&#8221;][vc_column_text]We refurbish and reuse whenever possible. Parts that cannot be reused are recycled in an environmentally friendly way.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How is our data securely erased?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1740059542221-cf1635f0-c84f&#8221;][vc_column_text]We use certified seesaw techniques such as Youwipe, which comply with international standards such as GDPR and ISO27001.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do I really save costs with circular IT?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1740059542242-d0c84e05-76e5&#8243;][vc_column_text]Yes, by extending the life of your equipment, you reduce replacement costs and increase the value of your IT investment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can circular IT help comply with sustainability legislation?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1740059542261-bc0021b6-4bc5&#8243;][vc_column_text]Sure. Circular IT solutions support organizations in complying with stricter environmental regulations and sustainability goals.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_btn title=&#8221;More frequently asked questions&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qualifiednetworks.com%2Fen%2Ffaq%2F|&#8221; el_class=&#8221;pt-30&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;faq-sidebar&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Contact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subtitle&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;OTHER QUESTION?&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741258731637{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740487348920{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sub-title&#8221;]Contact one of our specialists directly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;faq-contact-block&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3813&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;\/author\/oskar-paarhuis\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"contact-info\">\n<h6 class=\"name\"><a href=\"\/author\/oskar-paarhuis\/\">Oskar Paarhuis<\/a><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"\/author\/oskar-paarhuis\/\"><span class=\"position\">IT specialist<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"contact-details\"><span class=\"contact-tel\"><a href=\"tel:+31202402350\">+31 (0) 20-2402350<\/a><\/span><span class=\"contact-email\"><br \/><a href=\"mailto:info@qualifiednetworks.com\">info@qualifiednetworks.com<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;duurzaamheid section-intro&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740054729106{background-color: #f8f8fa !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;6\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text]IT equipment can last longer and be repurposed. 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