Introducing a New Chapter for NCS Global

NCS Global has entered an exciting new phase as part of the Celestica team and is now known as NCS Global, A Celestica Company. This acquisition signifies a powerful alignment of values and goals, combining Celestica’s global reach and advanced capabilities with NCS Global’s proven expertise in IT asset disposition (ITAD) and reverse logistics. Together, we are poised to lead the way in sustainable and secure IT asset management on a global scale.

Transforming Sustainability Goals into Reality

When a leading healthcare company wanted to level up its commitment to sustainability and recover some much-needed funds for new IT investments, it called upon the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) experts at NCS Global. With NCS Global’s help, the company achieved both goals, garnering over $123,000 in savings by reselling or reusing 100% of its unwanted IT devices. In the process, the company prevented over 16,500 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions from being released into the atmosphere.

Such outcomes exemplify how NCS Global delivers value for its clients, backed by Celestica’s operational excellence and a shared commitment to a sustainable future.

Building on a Legacy of Leadership in Sustainability

Since our inception, NCS Global has been a sustainability trailblazer, maintaining a zero-landfill policy, publishing annual sustainability reports, and earning recognition from leading organizations like e-Stewards and EcoVadis. As ITAD-certified members of ASCDI,  our mission to safeguard the planet gains even greater momentum with Celestica’s support. Together, we amplify our ability to help clients meet their environmental goals.

Meeting the E-Waste Challenge Head-On

Over the past decade, stakeholders worldwide have become increasingly aware of the enormous problem of electronic waste (e-waste). The IT industry has responded by shifting away from the purely compliance-driven approach of the past. Today’s leading innovators are aggressively proactive, addressing customer expectations, competitive advantage, and corporate responsibility. Initiatives like carbon-neutral goals and zero-waste strategies have become industry benchmarks.

NCS Global is responding boldly, doubling down on commitments to innovation, sustainability, and outstanding client service. By merging our deep expertise in ITAD with Celestica’s robust infrastructure and global reach, we aim to revolutionize e-waste recycling and recovery.

Our Vision for the Future

According to the UN’s Global e-Waste Monitor, global e-waste production reached 62 million metric tons in 2022, yet only 20% of that was collected and managed in an environmentally sound manner. The remainder, nearly 50 million tons, was not adequately handled. Even in highly developed economies like the United States and Europe, e-waste collection rates barely exceed 40%. Experts predict that, by 2030, e-waste generation could rise to 82 million metric tons annually.

Improper disposal of e-waste can pollute soil and groundwater, creating potential health hazards and harming the ecosystem. Improving global collection rates to 60%, in contrast, could recover 30 million metric tons of valuable metals and prevent the release of over 200 million metric tons of greenhouse gases.

NCS Global is committed to being part of the solution, driving innovation that increases e-waste recycling, returns value to our customers, and advances global sustainability.

A Look at Our Offerings

NCS Global Services specializes in customized ITAD solutions. We help our clients dispose of their unwanted IT equipment in a compliant, sustainable, and secure manner. Our services include:

• Asset Recovery: NCS offers a comprehensive suite of ITAD services tailored to each client’s specific needs. An assigned, dedicated customer service representative oversees projects from initiation to completion, ensuring value is returned within 30 days, providing verified certificates of data destruction, and access to an online customer portal.
• Secure Data Destruction: NCS Global utilizes our proprietary EcoErase™ secure erasure software to help our customers prevent data breaches by permanently destroying any sensitive or confidential data that remains on retired IT equipment. Our EcoErase software can also be deployed on-site by our clients, allowing them to self-manage the permanent erasure of sensitive data.
• Reverse Logistics Services: NCS provides an industry-leading Out-of-Warranty Parts Management service, offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution for maintaining older enterprise storage equipment. This service can reduce procurement and maintenance costs by up to 30%, extend asset useful life by 2-3 years, and decrease overall environmental impact.

With over 30 years of experience, NCS Global is committed to delivering outstanding service and accurate information efficiently, contributing to our clients’ financial, operational, and environmental goals.

The Importance of Compliance and Security

Compliance and security have become essential elements of end-of-life IT asset management. Given stringent data protection regulations, carelessness can lead to especially severe consequences.

Regulations like Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandate strict requirements for safeguarding personal and sensitive data. These regulations highlight the necessity of certified data destruction methods, clear audit trails, and verifiable proof of compliance. Adhering to these updated protocols is essential for businesses to mitigate risks and uphold ethical data management practices.

NCS Global, a top ITAD service provider, plays a vital role in ensuring that sensitive and confidential data remains fully protected, especially when decommissioning and disposing of IT equipment. Certified tools like EcoErase follow internationally recognized standards for data destruction, including NIST 800-88 and the Department of Defense (DoD) protocols. Using such tools guarantees compliance with legal requirements and reassures stakeholders that their sensitive information is fully protected.

A Focus on Customer Partnerships

The best ITAD service providers focus on outstanding service, tailoring their offerings to address the needs of specific clients and industries. Many industries have special requirements regarding data security and must follow specific protocols. Healthcare organizations, for example, must take especially strong precautions to safeguard protected health information (PHI). Failure to do so can be costly. Companies in defense, financial services, and education have similarly rigid standards.

NCS Global is uniquely positioned to deliver value for clients with special requirements because we differentiate ourselves through outstanding service. Our customers are assigned a dedicated representative who is always just a phone call away. Our people are trained to prioritize personal relationships, identify each client’s special requirements and pain points, and tailor our ITAD solutions to address those needs.

Trust NCS Global with Your Sensitive Data

NCS Global’s recent relaunch highlights our renewed commitment to innovation and excellence in sustainable ITAD services, and our position as a trusted leader in the market.

As businesses face growing pressure from customers and regulators to reduce their environmental impact, responsible IT asset disposition services play a more critical role than ever. By emphasizing reuse, refurbishment, and responsible recycling, ITAD providers help minimize e-waste while recovering value from decommissioned assets.

NCS Global’s commitment to sustainability ensures that our customers can fulfill their environmental commitments while complying with relevant standards and regulations. We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to deliver measurable value and peace of mind when navigating the complexities of IT asset management.

Learn more by visiting the newly revamped NCS Global website.