03/05/2026
Not Every ITAD Provider Makes the Gartner® Market Guide, But Sage Did—Again.
Sage Sustainable Electronics has been named a Representative Provider in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), our sixth consecutive recognition. Only 11 providers worldwide were recognized on this year’s list, which we believe underscores Sage’s consistency, security, and leadership in sustainable lifecycle management.
Top Priorities for IT Procurement and IT Asset Managers
According to Gartner, “IT leaders responsible for ITAD must understand their specific needs and prioritize them against these comprehensive ITAD services to optimize the negotiation of an effective ITAD contract that meets their financial, geographical, security, and risk requirements.”
To help you evaluate the right fit, we’ve listed the “Make-or-Buy Checklist for IT Asset Disposition Services” identified by the Gartner Market Guide and clearly show how we believe Sage meets or exceeds each one.
ITAD Vendor Evaluation Checklist
| Gartner Service Category | How Sage Delivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Decommissioning | End-to-end deinstallation of desktops, laptops, servers, networking gear, and data center hardware; white-glove onsite teams trained for secure chain of custody initiation. |  |
| Collection & Bin Rental | Secure collection containers and scheduled pickups for enterprise campuses and data centers; flexible container sizes and recurring logistics programs. | |
| Transportation Logistics / Chain of Custody | GPS tracked transport, serialized item level tracking, secure serialized containers, digital chain of custody documentation, and secure fleet partners vetted for compliance. | |
| Data Sanitization | NIST 800-88 compliant data erasure, cryptographic wipe, or certified physical media destruction; serialized certificates provided. | |
| Recycling & Component Recovery | Sustainable electronics recycling, e-Stewards certified downstream compliance with local, federal and Basel regulations, responsible material recovery, and transparent reporting. Mass balance accounting of all materials received and dispositioned. | |
| Remarketing / Resale | In house refurbishment and resale through global B2B channels, wholesale networks, and Sage-owned retail outlets; maximized equipment value return. Repair and refurbishment services increase the salable value of all assets received. | |
| Trade-In Management | OEM and distributor trade in program management, valuation services, and turnkey collection for multi-vendor hardware environments. | |
| Service Provisioning | Asset testing, configuration, imaging, and deployment support for newly acquired or redeployed equipment. | |
| Software Harvesting | Reporting supports timely decommissioning of all licenses installed on assets received. | |
| On-Site Data Destruction | Mobile shredding units, onsite media destruction, witnessed destruction options, serialized proof, and video verification upon request. | |
| Lease Return Management | Complete handling of leased asset reconciliation, condition assessment, packaging, documentation, and on time returns to multiple lessors. Repair, refurbishment and kitting services minimize lessor chargebacks at lease termination. | |
| Charitable Donations Management | Fully managed equipment or resale revenue donation programs, including data wiping, refurbishment, and nonprofit delivery. | |
| Sales to Employees | Custom portals and programs enable employees to purchase refurbished corporate devices securely and conveniently with zero enterprise involvement. A one-year warranty is included with all purchases. | |
| Redeployment Programs | Enterprise scale redeployment preparation includes testing, repair, imaging, configuration, repackaging, and global distribution. | |
Why sage stands out
A Sustainability First ITAD Model: Extending the life of every electronic device saves the planet (and your bottom line). We use the tagline LONG LIVE TECH because extending the life of every device possible reduces the cost of ownership, carbon footprint, and e-waste. Sage is OEM and platform agnostic, handling all brands of data center, endpoint devices, and mobility equally well.
Security and Compliance at Enterprise Scale: Every process aligns with leading frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 practices, and e-Stewards compliance, ensuring airtight data protection and responsible recycling.
Maximizing Financial Value: From resale channels to redeployment and trade-in programs, Sage consistently helps enterprises recover more value from retired assets.
The Enterprise Solution: Sage is designed to solve asset management problems for large, distributed enterprise customers. Enterprise ITAD and lifecycle services are all we do. We are focused exclusively on making life easy for our corporate customers. No OEM or VAR channel programs, no retail returns or state EPR volumes—Sage is the enterprise solution for secure, sustainable ITAD.
Experience the Sage Difference
Let's discuss your needs.
Gartner, Market Guide for IT Asset Disposition, 24 February 2026
Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
GARTNER is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and its affiliates.
FEATURED
Rising IT costs, growing AI demand, and supply challenges are reshaping enterprise strategy. Discover why lifecycle management, repair, and refurbished technology are key to reducing costs, improving ROI, and staying competitive.
MOST RECENT
Sage Sustainable Electronics continues double-digit growth with leadership transitions, naming co-founder Robert Houghton as Chairman of the Board, appointing Cascade founder Neil Peters-Michaud as CEO, and welcoming Brian Itterly to its Board, strengthening strategy to scale ITAD, reuse, repair, and electronics circularity.
Sage Sustainable Electronics has moved the company headquarters and Ohio processing operations to a new state-of-the-art facility on Norton Road in Columbus. The move brings all Columbus-area operations under one roof, creating a more collaborative, efficient, and secure environment for employees and clients.
As a Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 IAITAM Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE), Sage Sustainable Electronics invites you to explore the latest practices in IT asset management and its impact on business operations, compliance, and profitability. Find out why you should attend this year’s event.
03/05/2026
Not Every ITAD Provider Makes the Gartner® Market Guide, But Sage Did—Again.
Sage Sustainable Electronics has been named a Representative Provider in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), our sixth consecutive recognition. Only 11 providers worldwide were recognized on this year’s list, which we believe underscores Sage’s consistency, security, and leadership in sustainable lifecycle management.
Top Priorities for IT Procurement and IT Asset Managers
According to Gartner, “IT leaders responsible for ITAD must understand their specific needs and prioritize them against these comprehensive ITAD services to optimize the negotiation of an effective ITAD contract that meets their financial, geographical, security, and risk requirements.”
To help you evaluate the right fit, we’ve listed the “Make-or-Buy Checklist for IT Asset Disposition Services” identified by the Gartner Market Guide and clearly show how we believe Sage meets or exceeds each one.
ITAD Vendor Evaluation Checklist
| Gartner Service Category | How Sage Delivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Decommissioning | End-to-end deinstallation of desktops, laptops, servers, networking gear, and data center hardware; white-glove onsite teams trained for secure chain of custody initiation. | |
| Collection & Bin Rental | Secure collection containers and scheduled pickups for enterprise campuses and data centers; flexible container sizes and recurring logistics programs. | |
| Transportation Logistics / Chain of Custody | GPS tracked transport, serialized item level tracking, secure serialized containers, digital chain of custody documentation, and secure fleet partners vetted for compliance. | |
| Data Sanitization | NIST 800-88 compliant data erasure, cryptographic wipe, or certified physical media destruction; serialized certificates provided. | |
| Recycling & Component Recovery | Sustainable electronics recycling, e-Stewards certified downstream compliance with local, federal and Basel regulations, responsible material recovery, and transparent reporting. Mass balance accounting of all materials received and dispositioned. | |
| Remarketing / Resale | In house refurbishment and resale through global B2B channels, wholesale networks, and Sage-owned retail outlets; maximized equipment value return. Repair and refurbishment services increase the salable value of all assets received. | |
| Trade-In Management | OEM and distributor trade in program management, valuation services, and turnkey collection for multi-vendor hardware environments. | |
| Service Provisioning | Asset testing, configuration, imaging, and deployment support for newly acquired or redeployed equipment. | |
| Software Harvesting | Reporting supports timely decommissioning of all licenses installed on assets received. | |
| On-Site Data Destruction | Mobile shredding units, onsite media destruction, witnessed destruction options, serialized proof, and video verification upon request. | |
| Lease Return Management | Complete handling of leased asset reconciliation, condition assessment, packaging, documentation, and on time returns to multiple lessors. Repair, refurbishment and kitting services minimize lessor chargebacks at lease termination. | |
| Charitable Donations Management | Fully managed equipment or resale revenue donation programs, including data wiping, refurbishment, and nonprofit delivery. | |
| Sales to Employees | Custom portals and programs enable employees to purchase refurbished corporate devices securely and conveniently with zero enterprise involvement. A one-year warranty is included with all purchases. | |
| Redeployment Programs | Enterprise scale redeployment preparation includes testing, repair, imaging, configuration, repackaging, and global distribution. | |
Why sage stands out
A Sustainability First ITAD Model: Extending the life of every electronic device saves the planet (and your bottom line). We use the tagline LONG LIVE TECH because extending the life of every device possible reduces the cost of ownership, carbon footprint, and e-waste. Sage is OEM and platform agnostic, handling all brands of data center, endpoint devices, and mobility equally well.
Security and Compliance at Enterprise Scale: Every process aligns with leading frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 practices, and e-Stewards compliance, ensuring airtight data protection and responsible recycling.
Maximizing Financial Value: From resale channels to redeployment and trade-in programs, Sage consistently helps enterprises recover more value from retired assets.
The Enterprise Solution: Sage is designed to solve asset management problems for large, distributed enterprise customers. Enterprise ITAD and lifecycle services are all we do. We are focused exclusively on making life easy for our corporate customers. No OEM or VAR channel programs, no retail returns or state EPR volumes—Sage is the enterprise solution for secure, sustainable ITAD.
Experience the Sage Difference
Let's discuss your needs.
Gartner, Market Guide for IT Asset Disposition, 24 February 2026
Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
GARTNER is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and its affiliates.
FEATURED
Rising IT costs, growing AI demand, and supply challenges are reshaping enterprise strategy. Discover why lifecycle management, repair, and refurbished technology are key to reducing costs, improving ROI, and staying competitive.
MOST RECENT
Sage Sustainable Electronics continues double-digit growth with leadership transitions, naming co-founder Robert Houghton as Chairman of the Board, appointing Cascade founder Neil Peters-Michaud as CEO, and welcoming Brian Itterly to its Board, strengthening strategy to scale ITAD, reuse, repair, and electronics circularity.
Sage Sustainable Electronics has moved the company headquarters and Ohio processing operations to a new state-of-the-art facility on Norton Road in Columbus. The move brings all Columbus-area operations under one roof, creating a more collaborative, efficient, and secure environment for employees and clients.
As a Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 IAITAM Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE), Sage Sustainable Electronics invites you to explore the latest practices in IT asset management and its impact on business operations, compliance, and profitability. Find out why you should attend this year’s event.
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