Columbus, Ohio (January 3, 2007)—Redemtech, a leading provider of Technology Change Management (TCM) services, announced today it is offering free asset recovery and recycling services to charitable organizations that receive donated technology from the company’s clients. The Redemtech TakeBack Program allows corporations to donate unneeded computers and other surplus technology to nonprofits with confidence, knowing that equipment will be responsibly and safely disposed of at end of life.
Corporate liability for environmental disposal of technology systems is joint and several, which means that environmental disposal liability is not transferred completely to the recipient when companies donate technology to nonprofits. With Redemtech’s TakeBack Program, nonprofits that receive donated equipment can contact Redemtech when that equipment has reached end of life to arrange for free pickup of assets, which are then recycled in compliance with the highest environmental standards.
“Corporations considering donating technology have to ensure they are not exposing themselves to data security breaches or downstream environmental liability through the donation process,” said Robert Houghton, president of Redemtech. “Redemtech has pioneered certified data destruction to verify data security on donated equipment and now has closed the gap on environmental concerns by providing free asset recovery service to charitable organizations that receive donated technology through Redemtech.”
Wyeth, one of the world's largest research-driven pharmaceutical and health care products companies, was the first Redemtech client to use the TakeBack Program with its donation of more than 2,000 laptop computers to YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, an affiliate of YouthBuild USA. YouthBuild USA directs a nationwide network of more than 220 programs designed to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives.
"Deeply committed to serving our local communities, Wyeth is pleased to be able to provide 2,100 used laptop computers to YouthBuild,” said Diana Blankman, Director, Corporate Contributions and Community Outreach, Wyeth. “Working in partnership with Redemtech, we hope that this donation will provide YouthBuild and its students with a broader range of tools, adding to the outstanding support and opportunities that this organization currently provides to out-of-school youth in Philadelphia."
The free recycling service covers technology systems meeting minimum requirements donated by Redemtech clients to a 501(c) (3) organization or educational institution either directly or through the Recycled Computer Initiative (RCI).
RCI is a joint venture between Redemtech and TechSoup.org, launched in September 2006, and designed to increase nonprofits’ access to technology. As a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR), Redemtech can install Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000 and Microsoft® Works 7.0 for a $5 administrative fee on computers being donated by corporate entities to eligible recipients. Redemtech is the first commercial MAR in North America.
Donated computers are issued a unique tracking number and labeled with Redemtech contact information. When the nonprofit is ready to replace the donated equipment, it may contact Redemtech to arrange for free pickup and recycling.
Redemtech has a strict zero-export, zero-landfill recycling policy designed to keep hazardous wastes out of landfills. The company complements this policy with an organizational commitment to equipment reuse, encouraging clients to reuse, rather than replace, technology systems where possible to further reduce waste and increase the return on investment in IT assets.
“Nonprofits are experiencing a technology gap, and we want to help bridge that gap,” Houghton said. “But we also understand that many nonprofits will not have processes in place to deal with technology at end of life. We want to make it easy and safe for these organizations to dispose of the technology they receive from our corporate clients.”
About Redemtech
Redemtech Technology Change Management (TCM) services help organizations increase IT asset utilization and assure regulatory compliance during technology transitions. Redemtech provides an outsourced solution to TCM that uses best practices and automated technologies to implement and manage processes for deploying, redeploying and decommissioning computer systems. Redemtech clients can realize a 40 to 70 percent reduction in asset recovery and disposition costs, while achieving 100 percent warranted data security and environmental compliance assurance. Redemtech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Micro Electronics, one of the largest privately held technology companies in the United States.
About Wyeth
Wyeth is one of the world's largest research-driven pharmaceutical and health care products companies. It is a leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biotechnology products and non-prescription medicines that improve the quality of life for people worldwide. The company's major divisions include Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Wyeth Consumer Healthcare and Fort Dodge Animal Health.
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