One of the primary challenges faced by IT asset managers today is ensuring an excellent connected user experience under all circumstances.
However, this challenge is twofold: it requires combining a seamless user experience with meeting environmental and societal commitment expectations.
At Betoobe, our mission is to make IT device fleets more sustainable and to extend the lifespan of devices.
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The environmental footprint of manufacturing digital devices, along with the depletion of natural resources, calls for immediate action.
The new challenge, and necessity, for companies is now to demonstrate digital sobriety and extend the lifespan of mobile devices.
The goal of digital sobriety is to limit the use of digital technology in order to reduce its negative environmental impact. However, when we think of "digital sobriety," we often think of "buying less," while in reality, the approach goes much further:
To embrace digital sobriety, a range of practices and good habits are available to you. However, be cautious: for your approach to be sustainable, do not overwhelm yourself by trying to implement everything at once. Instead, leverage on partner with trusted experts to support your overall strategy.
If you need to make a purchase, avoid new devices and opt for refurbished equipment!
Yes, choosing refurbished IT devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktops, headphones, and other accessories) is another way to demonstrate digital sobriety and significantly reduce your negative environmental impact when acquiring IT terminals is necessary.
And remember:
The benefits are numerous, despite the misconceptions that still persist. 😉
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It may seem trivial, but one very important way to make your IT infrastructure more responsible and demonstrate digital sobriety is to delay the purchase of new equipment as much as possible and instead opt for repairs.
For example, by repairing a smartphone instead of buying a new one, you protect an average of 221kg of raw materials. Repairs help prevent the production of electronic and plastic waste, and that’s exactly what we love (and advocate) at bconnex!
So, be sure to take advantage of repairs and after-sales service for your various IT devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, accessories, etc.)!
Optimizing battery life, managing energy use of devices in standby mode, and using power-saving modes are all ways to optimize the energy consumption of your IT devices. It’s a simple yet effective approach to save energy and promote sustainability.
This applies to various types of IT devices:
Of course, this complements basic good habits like turning off lights and power strips when leaving the office and helps further promote responsibility and sustainability in your IT devices.ermet d’agir de façon complémentaire pour plus de responsabilité et de durabilité des terminaux IT.
Recycling is a key step in making your IT infrastructure more responsible. Indeed, recycling your IT devices (whether smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktops, accessories, and others) helps to:
However, recycling mobile devices should only be a last resort, after you have already gone through the repair and usage optimization steps!
At Betoobe, we are working to change the game by making your recycling efforts easier, purchasing your end-of-life or simply unused devices.vos démarches de recyclage en rachetant vos appareils en fin de vie ou simplement inutilisés.
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For even greater environmental and social responsibility and to ensure that IT devices travel less, you can turn to local suppliers and partners (whether at the local, national, or European level).
This "small action" with a big impact is accessible to all organizations (private, public, SMEs, large corporations, associations, etc.).
💡 At bconnex, we prioritize local partners and apply these best practices in every action, service, or device we offer our clients. It’s one of the ways we align integrity, excellence, and corporate responsibility.
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The physical security of devices helps extend their lifespan by making them more resistant to daily intensive use, keeping them in good physical condition for longer.
For example, for your mobile devices:
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The influence cybersecurity can have on the lifespan of IT devices is often underestimated. However, IT security helps keep devices “in shape” longer from the inside, complementing physical security that preserves them externally.
Moreover, computers are generally more secure than mobile devices, which are often overlooked in cybersecurity, even though they represent the majority of the attack surface, and most companies have already experienced cyber-attacks targeting their IT systems.
Therefore, be sure to secure your IT devices and your broader IT fleet!
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Cybersecurity and data protection are not just MDM and MTD software, they also include filters (films) for all screens (laptops, smartphones, tablets)! Especially for your mobile teams working outdoors!
We’ve put together a practical guide to properly secure your mobile fleet: read the full article 📖
Equipping yourself with the right tools and surrounding yourself with the right partners is essential. This fosters a unified and transparent IT fleet management process, allowing all stakeholders to have the vision they need to work efficiently.
In our opinion, optimized and efficient management of IT device fleets involves:
Furthermore, we are convinced that transparency in relationships and communication is key, both internally (with services and employees) and externally (with partners, suppliers, etc.).terne (avec les services et les collaborateurs,…) qu’en externe (avec les partenaires, fournisseur,…).
💡 Regardless of the type or size of your organization (private, public, SMEs, large corporations, associations, etc.), you should engage IT partners who also prioritize transparency and strong commitment to enhance your CSR efforts while aligning them holistically.
Today, it is crucial to involve your employees in actions and strategies aimed at turning your IT device fleet into a lever for CSR commitment.
This involves raising awareness on cybersecurity and data protection, the importance of repairs, extending the lifespan of IT devices, and more. It aims to encourage sustainable practices both within the company and perhaps beyond, helping to strengthen a responsible corporate culture.
Read also: “Cybersecurity Culture: The Central Role of the Employee”
It is important to keep in mind that responsible digital practices, just like cybersecurity, are not subjects to approach without a clear roadmap. Furthermore, it is essential to have a solid long-term vision and strategy for responsible digital practices.
Indeed, responsible digital practices are an extension of your CSR strategy as they apply it to the IT fleet (whether mobile or not). Therefore, aligning your green IT strategy with your organization’s CSR strategy is crucial.
Moreover, for the responsible digital strategy to be truly solid and implemented effectively, it is important to involve the relevant stakeholders and departments:
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The more stakeholders involved in setting the vision and strategy, the more effective and sustainable its implementation will be. Once a strategy and specification have been created, implementation can begin!
At Betoobe, we don’t stop there. If you wish to go even further in your objectives to make your IT fleet more responsible, you can also implement a unified fleet management system focused on connected user experience.
We explain this in detail in a dedicated article 👇🏻
Whether it's purchasing refurbished devices, recycling end-of-life devices, securing your devices and IT fleet, or establishing a global green IT strategy, we are here for you.
At bconnex, we help private and public organizations of all sizes by providing the keys and tools they need to establish a more virtuous, responsible, and sustainable IT fleet management policy.
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