ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apto Solutions, a global leader in IT Asset Recovery & Disposition (ITAD) services, is pleased to announce that it has been positioned as a Visionary in Gartner’s 2011 North American ITAD Magic Quadrant. This is Gartner’s second year of coverage in the ITAD space
Gartner states: "This Magic Quadrant examines ITAD providers based in North America (many of which have an international presence) that Gartner believes have the approximate size, capabilities, certifications and delivered track record to justify consideration for our clients’ shortlists (assuming they meet the clients' individual requirements)." Gartner also states: "ITAD service providers have become an important link in the overall life cycle management of IT equipment. Indeed, the number and complexity of legislative mandates -- often country/region- specific -- that cover the secure and environmentally proper disposal of IT equipment are growing rapidly, and the consequences of non-compliance are quickly gaining board-level attention."
Gartner Analyst Rob Schafer uses the following criteria in identifying companies for the ITAD Magic Quadrant:
Quantitative Criteria for the 2011 ITAD Magic Quadrant
- ITAD vendors that demonstrated ITAD product and service revenue derived from clients in North America.
- Current annual direct ITAD product and service revenue of $10 million.
- Offerings in each major category of disposition, acquisition and ancillary services.
- Robust ability to dispose of multiple asset classes (such as PCs, servers, storage, mobile devices, network/telecom assets).
- Must have attained industry certification in disposal and data security
Qualitative Criteria for the 2011 ITAD Magic Quadrant
- Gartner analysts' interactions with enterprises, which reveal interest in specific ITAD vendors, or the ITAD vendor's current and potential market impact, as measured by the frequency of its appearance on shortlists.
- The ITAD vendor demonstrates depth and breadth of ITAD service capabilities.
"We are pleased to be included in the Gartner ITAD Magic Quadrant" states Jeff Jones, CEO of Apto Solutions. "We believe it is a testament to Apto’s dedication to the proper and sustainable IT Asset Disposition services we have been providing to our clients for more than ten years."
"Apto is committed to becoming a leader in the ITAD space by offering best-in-class solutions across all asset classes to our diverse client base. Our ability to execute on the recovery, processing and remarketing of even the most complex enterprise assets is what sets us apart from the competition" added James Kilkelly, Apto’s President.
About Apto Solutions
Apto Solutions has been providing best-in-class green IT asset recovery and disposition services to the world's leading organizations for the past ten years, and is considered a pioneer throughout the burgeoning ITAD industry. Apto Solutions has locations in Atlanta, Milpitas (Silicon Valley), and Austin. Apto Solutions provides a broad range of ITAD services, including de-installation, reverse logistics, refurbishment, redeployment, responsible recycling, and resale. The company also offers state-of-the-art data security and compliance services to the organizations they are proud to serve. Apto Solutions holds certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, R2 (Responsible Recycling) and National Association for Information Destruction (NAID).
About the Magic Quadrant
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