Ruby Edwards

Donating old computer equipment to charity is an excellent way to extend the life of your technology while supporting communities and reducing electronic waste. Before…

E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electrical and electronic equipment such as computers, laptops, servers, monitors and mobile devices. Businesses must dispose of e-waste…

OCM Business Systems will be attending Circular Tech Expo 2026 this October to explore the latest developments in Circular IT and secure IT disposal. Taking…

ITAD, or IT Asset Disposition, is the process of securely retiring, reusing, recycling or disposing of IT equipment at the end of its lifecycle. ITAD…

Data destruction is important because it prevents sensitive business information from being recovered or exposed after businesses dispose of IT equipment. Secure data destruction helps…

There was a time when owning a laptop was a genuine luxury. Long before cloud storage and Teams calls, laptops were heavy and expensive. Built…

Secure data destruction is the process of permanently removing or destroying data stored on devices so it cannot be recovered. Businesses use certified data wiping…

WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. It refers to regulations that require businesses and individuals in the UK to dispose of electrical items…

The grand opening of a newly expanded Snoezelen centre brought together staff and supporters alongside the local community to celebrate an important milestone. The event…

To get rid of old computers, this guide to computer recycling explains how to back up your data. In addition, it explains how to securely…

Spring is the ideal time for a fresh start. For many businesses that means tackling clutter and creating space for growth. Clearing out unused IT…

During 2024 and 2025, OCM purchased in excess of £1 million worth of redundant IT equipment from organisations across the UK. This milestone highlights a…

As seen in February 2026’s Chamberlink magazine. Sustainability is a defining priority for business leaders, particularly when managing large volumes of redundant IT across complex…

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) takes place from 9 to 15 February 2026 and celebrates the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, employers and local communities…

The OCM team spoke at the Sustainability Forum sponsored by Worcestershire County Council. The event was hosted by the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce…

OCM recently attended the McDonald’s National Operations and Technology Supplier Conference, held at Wembley in January 2026. The event brought together suppliers and industry partners…

Driving Secure and Sustainable IT Asset Disposal at OCM Business Systems In a warehouse packed with retired servers and point-of-sale systems, the team at OCM…

Responsible IT lifecycle management is about more than security and compliance. It is also an opportunity to create positive social impact when technology is reused…