Ingram Micro launches ITAD processing partner program

Irvine, California-based Ingram Micro Inc. has announced it is expanding its information technology asset disposition (ITAD) processing capabilities to channel partners by providing them with the “framework and methodology” for safe and secure ITAD practices within their own facilities.

Developed by Ingram Micro’s ITAD group, the new ITAD processing partner program trains and prepares qualified channel partners to perform ITAD functions in-house, the company says in a news release. Through the program, partners use Ingram Micro’s BlueIQ asset intelligence software and the RENUGO global resale platform for real-time IT asset inventory management, process control, tracking, remarketing and reporting throughout the IT asset disposition process.

The company says Cleveland-based data protection company MCPc is its first ITAD processing partner. To become a partner, MCPc completed Ingram Micro’s ITAD training process, which includes adhering to Ingram Micro’s data security and environmentally compliant processing standards.

“MCPc’s strong focus on chain-of-custody and data protection makes them a great first partner for our ITAD processing partner program,” says Todd Zegers, vice president, ITAD, Commerce & Lifecycle Services at Ingram Micro. “MCPc will use Ingram Micro’s BlueIQ and proprietary methodologies to enhance its ability to provide its clients with detailed ITAD scheduling, data sanitization, processing, remarketing and recycling."

He adds, “The ability to utilize both BlueIQ and RENUGO means that MCPc has an enhanced ability to provide best-in-class remarketing value return to their clients, ensuring the lowest cost and highest return on assets of value. Following MCPc’s lead, we look forward to channel partners leveraging this program to expand the availability of safe and secure asset management to more businesses across the globe.”

Commenting on MCPc and Ingram Micro's longtime relationship, Jason Taylor, group president, asset disposition at MCPc, says, "Choosing to partner with the ITAD group was a natural extension and enabled us to expand our chain-of-custody solution set. MCPc’s secure technology asset disposition program leverages Ingram Micro’s BlueIQ and proven processes to provide consistent end-of-service processing through flexible unit-level tracking, inventory control, process efficiencies, visibility, value recovery and reporting.”