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Todd Bone, Person in Motion

Newton’s First Law of Motion taught us that an object in motion tends to keep moving. And conversely, an object that is not in motion will remain at rest unless some force causes it to move. The same thing can be said of people. In particular, Todd Bone has chosen to stay professionally active throughout […]

For most organizations, like NASA, it pays to buy used.

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Not every application requires the latest and greatest hardware and in most cases, refurbished computers and parts provide more benefits than using new.  Buying refurbished saves money, time, and the environment.
Hubble Telescope Uses Refurbished
NASA had to put a refurbished pair of gyroscopes into the Hubble Space Telescope after a brand new set refused to go […]

3 Ways to Save Your Agency Money

IT is the fastest growing waste stream. More and more evidence is beginning to surface, indication that financial benefits can also be realized through socially responsible initiatives. The government is setting an example through its Federal Management Regulations (41 CFR 102), mandating that federal agencies, to the fullest extent practicable, use excess personal property, including […]

The Problem with eWaste

500 Million computers became “obsolete” last year. Large numbers of  those still have a valuable life outside of landfills. Many of these obsolete computers are being dumped and exported to places like China where the polyvinyl is often being burned off to reach the precious metals, releasing toxins into our atmosphere. These toxins then ultimately […]