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🚗If your car got a flat tire, would you replace the whole vehicle?🚗

Then why do we not apply the same logic to our technology?💻🔧

Tomorrow is International Repair Day, and we are using it to highlight the importance and the benefits of repairing over replacing.

The capabilities of repairing equipment are greater than they have ever been. For example, here at Techbuyer, we have been able to repair over 1,800 parts with the use of our 3D printers alone in the last 12 months.

Do you choose to have your hardware repaired, or do you look to replace your redundant IT? Join the conversation in the comments.

If you want to read more about International Repair Day, click the link below.

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💻🤔How much do you know about e-waste?🤔💻

It’s not just phones and laptops. This international E-Waste Day, we’re aiming to bring awareness to the forgotten devices in your cupboards! Kettles, cables, toasters and more, e-waste covers a lot!

Our team is digging out old devices to be reused, recycled, or refurbished. Is it time for you to do the same?

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What is International E-Waste Day? Learn about International E-Waste Day, held annually on October 14th, to raise awareness about the growing issue of electronic waste and promote responsible disposal practices. Discover the impact of

It’s the 10th October, and that means it’s World Mental Health Day.

We understand the significant impact a supportive work environment can have on our team, and that support can look different to different people.

By creating a supportive and understanding environment, we ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to be their best selves.

Making a positive impact through responsible IT.

Members of our team recently had the pleasure of attending the Connects event at Leeds Digital Festival.

We get invited to a lot of events, but these are the ones our team really enjoy attending. The core messages of the event perfectly align with our own goals and values at Techbuyer and it is refreshing to be surrounded by others with a likeminded vision and belief.

The event explored sustainable development of technology and how you can make a positive impact by simply tweaking IT habits for our own use, as well as from a business perspective.

Read our full article below.

WECAN Connects | Sustainable Technology at Leeds Digital Festival This September, Techubyer attended the Connects event at Leeds Digital Festival, focusing on sustainable technology development and impactful IT habits for personal and business use

Security, reliability, and data protection are the three main pillars of maintaining business continuity.

The new Veeam platform release offers advanced security features and compliance tools designed to help organisation's meet increasing data protection regulations whilst safeguarding data privacy.

As a trusted Veeam Partner, Techbuyer offers tailored backup and data management solutions to ensure your critical information is always protected.

Send us a message or click the link below to find out more.

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Servers make the world go round. But do you know what you need from yours?

Our team are experts in new and refurbished servers and can help you find exactly what you need from your data centre.

Already have an idea of what you are looking for? Take a look at our Configure To Order tool and build and order your perfect server from the ground up on our website.

Reach out to our team or click the link below to get building.

CTO Servers | Dell Server Configurator | HPE Server Configurator | Techbuyer Configure your very own HPE or Dell Server here with Techbuyer. We stock a range of cto servers from R740's and T440's to DL380's and ML350's.

The scores are in, and we are in the Top 15% of EcoVadis sustainability ratings! 🌍 ♻️

This is the result of a lot of hard work from our team over the past 12 months and is a fantastic reflection of the dedication they have put in.

Sustainability is at the heart of Techbuyer and our EcoVadis rating reflects this.

If you want to learn more about EcoVadis click the link below.

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Our Resource Recovery team have been hard at work. In a single day, they managed to process the equivalent weight of a Smart Car in end of life network equipment.
What will happen to this e-waste?
The metals in this hardware can be recovered in a number of different ways, either through more traditional techniques of refining, or through emerging technologies such as chemical refining or bio-leaching. In total the equivalent weight of an adult hamster in gold alone will be recovered for reuse.
At Techbuyer, we always look to move hardware back into stock and increase its lifecycle. However, if a device is beyond reuse, our Resource Recovery team will find and extract any remaining use from your equipment. Whether that is through harvesting parts, or reclaiming valuable materials.
If you want to find out more about our Resource Recovery service, you can visit our new page through the link below.

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Our Focus Day has been a hit with the team!

Between the calls and hard work, there has been time for games, prizes, and sparkly clothing

If you are interested in a preconfigured HPE ProLiant server at the best price possible with up to next day delivery, it is not too late! You can let us know below. We will put you in touch with one of our experts and you could be up and running as soon as tomorrow.

Gain insight on an AI future with HPE and Techbuyer in our free upcoming webinar.

Are you interested in moving to HPE but unsure where to start? Or are you already a HPE user looking to upgrade your infrastructure?

No matter your current situation, we are here to help.

Join us October 22nd at 11AM for our free webinar with HPE experts. We will be discussing the latest from HPE and exploring the many services we can offer to elevate your IT infrastructure.

Click the link below to sign up, we look forward to seeing you there!

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What is EcoVadis?

Sustainability practises are only becoming more important for businesses. Not only internally, but for your partners.

EcoVadis are an organisation that provide sustainability ratings service of companies. They base scores off numerous factors including:

- Environmental
- Labour & human rights
- Ethics
- Sustainable procurement impacts

At Techbuyer, we were able to achieve a Silver medal on our first submission with EcoVadis last year. EcoVadis has been fantastic for our sustainability practices as they provide actionable goals to improve on our goals.

Click the link below if you want to learn more about EcoVadis and the importance of the information it provides.

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14 October 2025. The day Microsoft will bring it’s free support of Windows 10 to an end.

The implications of this decision are set to affect an enormous number of people with over 1 billion active devices still using the OS, but just how much of an impact could this have on the environment? And what steps can you take to avoid adding to the fastest growing domestic waste stream in the world?

Read our article in the link below to find out more about the end of Windows 10, what that means, and what you can do.

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AI is becoming increasingly common in the workplace as businesses strive to simplify tasks, get a leg up on the competition, and improve efficiency. This widespread adoption of AI is not just taking place in the office, it has been adopted in data centres too.

HPE Alletra is a data storage solution that utilises AI to predict and negate problems, automate operations and improve the user experience.

Some of the benefits of AI integration include:
• Faster app deployment
• AI-driven recommendations
• Predictive intelligence

How do you feel about the adoption of AI not only in the workplace, but also in data centres? Let us know in the comments, and if would like to find out more about the HPE Alletra, be sure to click the link below.

HPE Alletra - https://buff.ly/3ySpdXF

We are proud to announce that a number of our team members have been invited to join the Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) on behalf of Techbuyer.

The GDSA is an alliance of businesses, including some titans of the industry such as Dell and Microsoft, that have been invited to collaborate with Defra for a sustainable IT future.
Congratulations to our team members that have been selected:
• Astrid Wynne Rodgers - Head of Public Sector & Sustainability
• Steve Sexton - European CEO & COO
• James Lord - UK Head of Infrastructure
• Paul Thorogood - UK E-Waste Manager

This is an exciting time for everyone at Techbuyer. Sustainability has been at the heart of our business since its inception, and becoming members of the GDSA means we now have the opportunity to collaborate and communicate with like-minded representatives and businesses to build a better, more environmentally viable future in the technology industry.

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2024 is a milestone year as it marks the first anniversary of CSRD reporting in the EU.

But what does this mean for you?

The Corporate Social Responsibility Directive, or CSRD for short, requires businesses across the EU to report on their sustainability with much more detail than before. Their supply chains' sustainability practices, and effect on climate change, are now required to be held in much higher regard.

These new regulations bear a lot of similarities to those of EcoVadis, as both require transparency and accountability from businesses. At Techbuyer, we are actually preparing to receive our updated EcoVadis rating in the next few weeks.

CSRD will play a crucial role in shaping the business landscape and creating a culture of sustainability.

Our Head Of Public Sector and Sustainability, Astrid, explains more in the article below, and explains why the CSRD is important for everyone.

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CSRD and Why it Matters 2024 is a milestone year as it beings in the first anniversary of CSRD reporting in the EU. But why does this matter to you? Our Head of Public Sector & Sustainability explains why this matters and wh

Warehouse vs Office. ⚽

Last week, members of our Harrogate team took part in a match for the ages, finally settling the debate once and for all - who has the better football team: the office or the warehouse?

It was fantastic to see so many of our team come down for the game which saw the office take the win in a brilliant display of footballing talent.

A special shoutout to referee Tom's 'cards'. You may recognise them if you have purchased a server from us, they're our 3D printed CPU Covers. 🟡 🔴

Closing out the month in style (?)

Our sales team celebrated the end of a fantastic July in colourful fashion. 🌴

We could not be happier with our sales team, and we can't wait to see what they achieve throughout the rest of the year. ⭐

Which shirt is your favourite? Let us know in the comments!

We have received some fantastic reviews in the past month, achieving a perfect 5 stars across our European sites.

Providing exceptional customer service has always been at the heart of Techbuyer and reviews like this show our hard work pays off.

Read our reviews - https://buff.ly/3WhAzgT

Today is National Self-Care Day in the UK! A day dedicated to celebrating you and your well-being.💖

We believe that our team is our greatest asset, and their well-being is our top priority. That’s why our amazing HR team put together special self-care packs for our staff in the UK!

Whether you’re a part of our team or a valued member of our online community, we encourage you to take a moment today for some well-deserved self-care.🧘‍♀️

We’re constantly looking for ways to make your online experience with Techbuyer easier.

That’s why we are excited to present our reworked home page 💻

The new look homepage simplifies the process of finding what you need, with streamlined access to our services and products.

We are also excited to introduce our brand-new parts finder! This is your shortcut to identifying the components you require quickly and efficiently 🔍

Take a look around our homepage in the link below, and let us know what you think.

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3 years ago, we invested in our first 3D printer.

The idea of creating our own parts was an exciting one. We began to experiment and develop parts we needed in much larger quantities, such as CPU blanks.

The success of our initial parts creation lead to us expanding our 3D printing fleet, and the creation of our Additive Manufacturing Section (AMS).

Today, AMS provide a vast spectrum of capabilities required throughout the business. Ranging from R&D to engineering, prototyping to small-scale mass production.

9 machines, using 2 different printing technologies, working 20 hours a day. This output allows us to create around 450 CPU covers per week alongside all our other 3D printed parts.

We are extremely proud of what our AMS team has managed to achieve, and excited for what is to come.

Servers are built to last, but nothing lasts forever.

Even with a large amount of hot swappable parts, impressive longevity and brilliant reliability, if you are running a server for long enough then the time for change is inevitable.

You may also need to upgrade your data centre to meet new demand as your business grows.

No matter the reason for an update, the main concern remains: how do I minimise the downtime?

We explored tips, tricks, and best practices when it comes to data centre decommissioning in our article below.

Read more - https://buff.ly/3zyjJ4l

🌍Inspiring the next generation of green innovators 🎓

Last week, members of our sustainability team had the privilege of leading a session at New College Pontefract's Green Employers Conference.

The session bridged the gap between technology and the environment and provided the students with an opportunity to get a closer look at what makes up the hardware we use every day.

This was a fantastic opportunity to educate students on the link between technology and the environment, and introduce them to the circular economy.

Our lesson was extremely well received, with one student saying "I hadn't really thought about the components before, and it goes to show how much can be reused".

One of the teachers also plans to use the practical element of the lesson in their class to help students further understand the circular economy.

Thank you to New College Pontefract for inviting us to your Green Careers Event, we are delighted to have had a positive impact on the students.

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We want to wish a happy 4th July to all our American customers and colleagues 🎆

Last week, we were fortunate enough to attend the HPE Partner Growth Summit and HPE Discover in Las Vegas.

Held over 4 days, this was HPE’s largest ever Discover event and covered a wide range of topics, including a new portfolio of co-developed AI solutions with NVIDIA, and featured the first ever keynote event held at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Thank you to HPE for inviting our team, it was a pleasure to join everyone in one of the most remarkable venues on the planet.