3stepIT

3stepIT provides technology lifecycle management for organisations that want to acquire, run and replace IT equipment in a planned way. Since 1997 it has built its approach around reuse, so retired devices are wiped, refurbished and resold rather than scrapped.

Services

• Technology access: supplying laptops, desktops, smartphones and other workplace devices.
• Asset management: looking after equipment while it is in use.
• Refresh: replacing devices after a planned period of use.
• Data erasure and refurbishment: removing data from returned hardware and preparing it for resale.
• Remarketing: buying used laptops, desktops, monitors and smartphones for refurbishment.

Clients

The company serves banks, governments and large brands. It sells directly and also through financing firms and IT channel partners.

Key facts

• Founded: 1997
• Scope: workplace, data centre and enterprise technology
• Focus: circular use of technology to cut e-waste