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Fujitsu and AnythingIT Surpass 150,000-pound Mark of eCycled Electronic Waste(PR Web Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Fair Lawn, NJ (PRWEB) April 17, 2014 AnythingIT (OTCBB: ANYI), a U.S. owned and operated, fully-certified and compliant electronics recycler, & Fujitsu America, Inc., a leading ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions announced together today that they have exceeded the 150,000-pound mark of eCycled electronic waste. Over the last eight years, Fujitsu and AnythingIT have successfully removed end-of-life electronics such as laptops, desktops, printers and servers from companies in the healthcare, education, retail, government and public sector. Through AnythingIT E-Stewards certified recycling process, all electronics have been disposed of in accordance with ISO 14001 and certified by the EPA to operate transparently providing certification documentation for all materials received – thereby keeping de-manufactured components out of landfills. "Enterprise technology is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today, as computers, tablets and laptops have become a necessity for maximizing productivity. As our customers' rapidly increase adoption of our first-rate technology offerings, we also need to be cognizant of our responsibilities to properly dispose of out-of-date devices," said Kevin Wrenn, senior vice president, PC business, Fujitsu America, Inc. "From supporting new clients with our technology to helping upgrade current ones, we are dedicated to supporting the entire lifecycle of electronics and are extremely happy to be working with AnythingIT to ensure that all of the de-manufactured materials are recycled in the most eco-friendly, responsible way." Fujitsu, in addition to providing industry leading technology, offers clients with system management and integration opportunities to create a seamless transition to their upgraded hardware. Outdated technology, regardless of manufacturer, is then given to AnythingIT for proper disposal. AnythingIT is a global organization that employs experts in the area of technology, asset management and logistic support. Through a comprehensive suite of management services, AnythingIT is able to meet the needs of medium and large companies and provide strategic consulting and hands-on implementation throughout every phase of a project lifecycle. AnythingIT is properly certified, obtaining e-Stewards, ISO 9001, & ISO 14001 certifications. AnythingIT also provides services for nationwide removal of IT assets, inventory services/data collection, real-time market valuation and data destruction. "It is estimated that corporations retire more than eleven million computers each year, not counting other devices. At this rate, it is important to address the effects of this waste on the environment if not properly recycled," said David Bernstein, President and CEO of AnythingIT. "We are honored to partner with Fujitsu and applaud their dedication to responsibly retiring their equipment through our certified recycling process. We look forward to continuing our relationship and anticipate reaching many more milestones in the future." About Fujitsu Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 170,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.4 trillion yen (US$47 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com. About AnythingIT AnythingIT is a leading IT recycler serving OEM's, Resellers, government and enterprise clients. Services provided include: data scrubbing, shredding, inventorying, And resale. Incorporated in 1992 the company is also a GSA Schedule Holder who has achieved E-Stewards, ISO 9001& 14001 certifications. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by terminology such as "believes," "expects," "potential," "plans," "suggests," "may," "should," "could," "intends," or similar expressions. Many forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results or implied by such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to comply with the laws, rules and regulations related to medical marijuana, our ability to identify and consummate business combinations, our ability to raise sufficient capital to fund our business, operations and any business combinations, our ability to continue as a going concern, and a limited public market for our common stock, among other risks. AnythingIT Inc.'s future results may also be impacted by other risk factors listed from time to time in its SEC filings. Many factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond the company's control. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made and AnythingIT, Inc. does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made For information, please contact: David Bernstein AnythingIT, Inc. 201-475-7301 daveb(at)anythingit(dot)com Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11767693.htm (c) 2014 PRWEB.COM Newswire |