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Refurbished and IT supply chain resilienceBy Kwirirai Rukowo, Managing Executive at QrentOriginally published by ITWeb on 3 February 2026For years, new equipment was treated as the safe option while refurbished was framed as a compromise. That belief has always been...

The IT industry loves its buzzwords – circular economy, sustainability, ESG – but too many organisations still buy and discard hardware without real accountability. They tick boxes and issue statements, yet ignore the one question that defines true responsibility:

When Windows 10 reached its end of life last month, many users had to ditch their old PCs in order to upgrade to Windows 11. This meant that a lot of ewaste ended up in landfills, if it wasn’t properly disposed of.

Buying tech is easy – disposing of it responsibly is where accountability begins. Kwirirai Rukowo’s article, Responsible vendor management requires a clear return clause, is now live on the BusinessBrief website. It explores how EPR compliance, ethical procurement, and transparent return clauses define real sustainability in the IT sector.

BPOs face October crunch as Windows 10 support endsWritten by Sanjay Govender, QRent Head of GBS/BPO Solutions.Originally published by BizCommunity 16 September 2025.Microsoft’s October 2025 deadline for ending Windows 10 support is a ticking time bomb for BPO call...

The BPO margin crisis no onewants to talk aboutWritten by Sanjay Govender, QRent Head of GBS/BPO Solutions.Originally published by ITWeb on 18 August 2025.With the outsourcing space becoming increasingly cutthroat, BPOs find themselves trapped in a relentless race to...

Qrent’s wholesale IT Program for Africa’s next‑gen resellersOriginally published by Intelligent CIO Africa on 5 August 2025. Written by Louise Mair. Read the original articleThe old way of sourcing IT gear – buying expensive, brand-new units – is no longer the only...

South Africa’s Qrent launches circular IT programme for refurbished laptopsThe old way of sourcing IT gear – buying expensive, brand-new units – is no longer the only option. With the launch of Qrent’s new Reseller Programme in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa,...

Stricter e-waste regulations: How to decarbonise IT and slash wasteSouth African businesses face mounting regulatory and financial pressure to curb their environmental footprint. New requirements under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act now impose...

Qrent calls for shorter IT lifecyclesRefurbished devices can offer immediate emissions cuts and measurable sustainability impact. Companies aiming to meet 2030 sustainability targets may be undermining their efforts by extending the lifespan of IT equipment. According...

Qrent introduces circular IT for call centres Sustainable IT solutions provider Qrent has introduced targeted solutions for the BPO industry. Its agile, on‑demand IT provisioning enables call centres to scale their IT infrastructure up or down in alignment with...

InnoVent Group, Circular Computing join forces to deliver world’s highest quality remanufactured and refurbished laptops to AfricaInnoVent, an IT rental and asset management solutions provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Circular Computing, the...

Short PC refresh cycles, out of control e-waste, put environment at riskAccording to the latest 2024 Global E-Waste Monitor by the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the world generated a record 62 billion kilograms of electronic waste, or e-waste, in...

How the Secondary IT Market Became the Unsung Hero of the Pandemic By  Luis Monzon   February 22, 2022 Original Article hereCOVID-19 triggered an explosion of the global remote workforce and online learning, which created an extraordinary demand for new tech gear. It...

Refurbished IT: The sustainable IT solutionIssued by InnoVentJohannesburg, 30 Nov 2021 Original Article hereToday our lives are surrounded by electronic equipment that we replace every few years, and this insatiable desire to have multiple devices is killing the...

Computer chip shortages are driving demand for refurbished devices in Africa's circular economy“Leasing and subsequent refurbishment and repurposing of IT assets, overcomes the short lifespan challenge typically associated with IT assets and aligns with the UN’s...

In today’s tough economic climate, agile CIOs are turning to professionally-refurbished computing devices as a cost-effective option that can help keep jobs safe.

Renting instead of buying office equipment is a great way to save money when you are starting up a business, opening up a new office or simply when you need to refresh your current equipment

Many of today’s most successful businesses from SMEs to their enterprise counterparts are renting instead of buying their IT equipment

If you worked in a permanent location for 2 years, you may consider purchasing a motor vehicle for daily mobility.

Over the years, I have been fascinated by the power of marketing and how it influences our buying decisions.