Easily Manage Your End User
Technology with Brass Valley

At Brass Valley, our guiding principle is to provide services that make life easier for business owners, managers, and IT professionals. IT asset disposition in the 21st century requires great care to protect both your data and your investment in hardware and software.

With more employees working from home than ever before, keeping track of laptops and other assets used by staff working remotely can be a challenge. From network threats to difficult or stubborn employees who are uncooperative about returning hardware.

Choosing Brass Valley as your ITAD and asset management services partner helps make managing end user technology easier.

Why End User Tech Management is a Mission-Critical Need

Efficient and precise asset management is essential for any modern business with employees who work from home, travel for business, or use company laptops and other equipment in the field. In 2024, tracking and processing your organization’s end-user technology is about more than simply controlling your overhead and avoiding lost or stolen equipment.

Sure, financial considerations are a big part of what drives the need for better asset management — but most people overlook other equally pressing concerns. We don’t.

Managing your end-user technology well is essential because:

You have thousands, if not millions invested in hardware outside your offices.

Work-from-home policies and travel have increased your exposure in recent years.

Laptops and equipment outside your office can be a vectors of attack or data breaches.

Without integrated ITAD services you will never receive maximum ROI from assets.

Harden Your Defenses by Managing Assets with Precision

For example, data security. Every laptop your company owns that is used in an employee’s home or out in the field is a piece of end-user technology that could leave your data at risk! A laptop that can connect to your company’s internal network and/or that holds sensitive data like client information, passwords, and so on is a potential vector of attack.

Brass Valley is perhaps best known for its uncompromising standards when it comes to data security. We are the only ITAD service provider we’re aware of that employs the same High-Reliabilty Organization practices used by the nuclear energy industry. What that means for you is that we never cut corners or take shortcuts when it comes to data destruction, ITAD services, or managing your end-user technology.

Our processes are meticulous. Our high standards are rigidly enforced – yet continuously evolve with the technology. Naturally, our customer service is second to none. As they say, it isn’t bragging if it’s true — and Brass Valley’s over 20 years of experience without a single data breach speaks for itself.

Managing End-User Tech is Too Important to Leave to Chance

Why is Brass Valley’s asset management and end-user technology processing so exacting and precise? It’s simple really. We live in an information age. Data is the most important commodity there is in today’s business world. That means that one of the ways we can best serve you is by ensuring that any laptops, PC towers, or other equipment that is outside your physical control is managed with the utmost care.

As an organization, Brass Valley is extremely risk-averse. We didn’t reach the 20-year milestone in the ITAD and IT asset management business without a single breach by taking chances. We earned our reputation for excellence by not only doing it right every time — but continuously challenging and assessing our processes. Every aspect of our operation is informed by the High-Reliability Organization standards we follow.

Simply put: We sweat the details so you don’t have to. What you get with Brass Valley is more than assurances — it’s peace of mind. You’ll know the job was done right, every time.

How Brass Valley helps minimize risk and maximize value for your organization

  • HRO rules: We follow HRO rules including stringent protocols and redundant systems.

  • Our IT asset disposition services: are arguably the most secure available today.

  • Risk sharing and indemnification: Unlike our competition, our insurance kicks in first.

  • Value Recovery: Our ITAD services get you maximum ROI for your used assets.

  • Data Destruction: We follow NIST 800-88, the gold standard in data destruction.

Brass Valley’s End-User Technology Management Processes

Remote Employee Equipment Return Process

  1. The client gathers information on where the employee/individual is located and what equipment they have that needs to be returned to either the employer or partner.
  2. The client reaches out to the partner with the individual’s information; name and phone number, address, and equipment details.
  3. Partner will receive the request and gather information to work with the internal team to send out the needed supplies; box(es), packing materials, instructions, and return label.
  4. Partner will provide the client with the tracking information for boxes.
  5. The employee receives the boxes and packs the materials accordingly.
  6. Client/employee reaches out to partner to schedule the box pickup.
  7. Once the pickup is scheduled, wait for the boxes to arrive at their destination.
  8. Track and confirm the boxes are received and equipment is accounted for.

Office Closure & Remote Location Equipment Return Process

  1. Client gathers information about the site; equipment details, address, and point of contact information.
  2. The client reaches out to the partner with the site details.
  3. Partner will receive the request and gather the information to work with internal teams to send out the needed supplies; box(es), packing materials, instructions, and return label.
  4. Partner will provide the client with the tracking information for boxes.
  5. The POC for the site receives the boxes, boxes up the equipment, and reaches out to the partner to request a pickup to be scheduled.
  6. Once the pickup is scheduled and the boxes are picked up, wait for the boxes to arrive at their destination.
  7. Track and confirm the boxes are received and equipment is accounted for.

What Brass Valley Can Do For You

In addition to comprehensive end-user technology management, Brass Valley offers a constellation of IT services that help your business stay secure and prosperous. Our attention to detail and sterling track record of zero breaches since inception over 20 years ago have earned us the trust and confidence of some of America’s biggest organizations.

Your organization and its data deserve the best protection possible. That’s Brass Valley. Find out what else we can do to help your business perform at its best by calling (844) 390-5366 or by using our contact page.

Because ITAD certifications are just a starting point… you need more!

Regular ITAD company: Certification Only

  • Limited indemnification. See 5 risks…

  • Risk mitigation starts and ends with 3rd party certifications

  • Incomplete chains of custody leave you exposed

  • One dimensional – ITAD related services only

  • Plodding data security practices that follow the herd

  • Background in the scrap metal or used equipment industries NOT in IT means higher risk

Brass Valley: Certification + High Reliability

  • Innovative high reliability practices boost data security and reduce human error to the bare minimum

  • Risk mitigation embraced; 3rd party certifications, insurance, service agreement and high reliability processes

  • Documentation is your first line of defense. You’re covered with our Audit Ready Chain of Custody ™ from cradle to grave

  • ITAD + complimentary smart hands services to get your projects done and dusted FAST

  • Innovative data security practices like our high reliability culture dramatically slash your risk

  • IT background and long track record with data centers AND end user technology limits your exposure to the bare minimum

  • Secure ITAD for healthcare and financial industries.

It’s All in Hand… You’ll Never Worry About Data Security Breaches and Environmental Incidents Again!

All the Certifications and Accreditations You Expect

Our ITAD company is committed to superior data security and environmental stewardship. Risk management and client-first indemnification combine with industry best practices to ensure your IT equipment is securely and adequately handled.

Find out what we can do for you – no strings attached

In just a few minutes, you will learn how Brass Valley’s ITAM services deliver unparalleled value for your business.

Case Studies Illustrating Elite-Level ITAD Expertise and Experience

Elite Track Record

GLOBAL DATA CENTER CLOSURE PROJECT:

Case Study: 49 Worldwide Data Centers Closed in 60 Days

VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL FULFILLMENT PROGRAM

Case Study: Insourcing Technology for 4000 Students in 2 Weeks

BANKING SECURITY

Case Study: Best Practices, In-House Security Model & Regulatory Compliance

FORTUNE 500 FACILITY CONSOLIDATION

Case Study: Higher Security & Customer Satisfaction and 17% Lower Costs