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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 […]

XS International Vows to Support SGI Equipment through 2015

As server maker Rackable Systems announces an agreement to acquire the assets of Silicon Graphics (SGI) for a mere $25 Million, XS International is announcing its continued global support on SGI equipment through at least 2015. XS International, the largest independent maintenance supporter of SGI equipment, supports its 3,300+worldwide customers through a network of field […]