About Tech Trade Up
Tech Trade Up powered by PlanITROI allows for easy and secure trade in of IT and mobile devices adding purchasing power to trade up to new devices and services, helping to expand purchasing power through your preferred technology partner. Tech Trade Up’s innovative program offers guaranteed highest recovery values while promoting ESG sustainability by extending the lifecycle of devices to people who need affordable technology. The Tech Trade Up Program is tailored for Resellers/VARs, Enterprises, Businesses, Education and Government institutes who want to transform their idle, retired or end-of-life devices into cash for purchasing new technology.
Eligible Devices
Maximize Your IT Asset Value with Our Trade In Program for Apple and Windows Devices
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Why Become a Partner
Tech Trade Up partners can unlock additional value and empower innovation.
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ELIGIBLE DEVICES
Tech Trade Up Eligible Devices for Trade In
Above are the eligible Windows, Apple and Chromebook devices. PlanITROI offers a guarantee to be the highest trade in value based on PlanITROI’s transparent grading system evaluating cosmetic condition, functionality and completeness. PlanITROI is able to offer the guarantee to be the highest trade in value because we are a key supplier of high quality refurbished and recertified Windows, Apple and Chromebook devices to the largest Retailers and VARs sold in the USA.
ADDITIONAL ASSETS OF VALUE
While certain technology assets may not meet the eligibility criteria for the Tech Trade Up program, they often hold potential value and can be individually assessed for refurbishment and remarketing. These assets, although not aligning with the core criteria of Tech Trade Up due to their unique characteristics or age, are still considered valuable. Please contact us to us to explore the possibilities of refurbishing and remarketing these assets on a case-by-case basis. These types of assets may include:
- Servers
- Storage
- Storage Enclosures & RAID Arrays
- Networking Equipment
- Network Storage
- Hubs & Switches
- Bridges & Routers
- VOIP Telephones
- Printers
- Copiers
- Projectors
- Monitors
- Televisions (32”+)
- Video Game Consoles
- Video Conferencing
ASSETS OF LOW-TO-NO VALUE
Non-core technology assets, typically characterized by low to no value, are not eligible for the Tech Trade Up program. These assets, although not suitable for trade-up due to their limited value, can still play a valuable environmental role by being directed towards responsible recycling initiatives. Please contact us to discuss our process for recycling non-core assets. Non-core/no value assets include:
- AC Adapters
- Accessories
- Adapters/Chargers
- Answering Machines & Caller ID
- Bar Code Readers
- Batteries
- CD/Media
- Digital AV Players & Recorders
- Docking Stations
- DVD Players & DVRs
- External Hard Drives
- Fax Machines
- Flash Memory
- Headsets & Microphones
- Home Audio
- Input Accessories & Adapters
- Keyboards
- Mobile Phone Accessories
- Modems
- Network & Output Accessories
- Office Supplies
- PC & Network Cameras
- Power Supplies
- Printer Cartridges
- RAM
- Scanners
- Speakers
- Tape Drives
- UPS & Power Devices
- Web Cam
HOW IT WORKS
The Tech Trade Up Simple Seven-Step Process
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Request a Quote
Contact your Technology Partner and ask for the Tech Trade Up Program or go online to TechTradeUp.com and register your organization.
48 HOURS
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Receive a Trade-In Quote
PlanITROI issues a quote directly to your organization and Technology Partner after all PlanITROI necessary information is provided by the organization for a detailed quote.
48 HOURS
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Logistics Packaging Shipping
PlanITROI can provide clients with premium packaging for ease of Pick, Pack & Ship. PlanITROI will coordinate with the client regarding the retrieval of all devices and pre-arranged recycling.
PICK UP DATE
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Data Erasure Report
100% Guaranteed Data Erasure NIST 800-88, NAID AAA, ISO 27001, and DoD certified. PlanITROI will provide an electronic Certificate of Data Erasure. Read More
30-90 DAYS
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Validation Report
Once device(s) are received and validated, PlanITROI issues a receiving and discrepancy report to validate each device(s) trade in value by receipt grade with all serialized information.
15-30 DAYS
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Settlement Payment
PlanITROI reviews the settlement report with the client, detailing all receipt grades by device. PlanITROI pays client directly or a credit
to their preferred Technology Partner.30-90 DAYS
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Impact Report
PlanITROI provides both a Social and Environmental Impact report for all your (ESG) Environmental Social Governance.
Read More30-90 DAYS
IT PAYS TO DO GOOD
Your Retired Devices Can Change Lives. Here's How:
By allowing us to buy your retired computing devices, we fulfill our mission together to change lives with affordable technology. Help us make your nothing into someone else’s everything while keeping the planet sustainable. Every trade in makes a difference and generates meaningful benefits for your organization.
Become a Partner
Why Become a Partner?
By becoming a partner with Tech Trade Up, you will be positioned to deliver a suite of unique and sustainable benefits to your clients' technology infrastructure while also maximizing the value of their existing technology assets. As the Gold Standard in the technology trade-in arena, Tech Trade Up equips you with a range of advantages to help your clients seamlessly and securely upgrade their idle, surplus, or retired computing devices to new technology and services.
The Tech Trade Up program also opens the door to impactful discussions within your clients' teams – spanning IT, Procurement, Security, ESG, D&I, and CSR – centering on key areas such as data security, environmental sustainability, and social impact. This engagement not only fosters a deeper sense of loyalty towards your organization but also paves the way for increased sales and enhanced profit margins. The program offers additional benefits, including:
SERVICES
Secure & Sustainable Lifecycle Solutions
PlanITROI offers a comprehensive suite of Secure & Sustainable Lifecycle Solutions, encompassing a wide array of services such as next-life and redeployment, stringent data security, detailed reporting, eco-friendly packaging, responsible recycling, expert refurbishing, and innovative remarketing. This holistic approach ensures the highest value recovery and responsible management of your technology assets from acquisition through to their end-of-life. Connect with PlanITROI today and see how our expansive portfolio of secure and sustainable solutions and services can enhance your technology trade in and ITAD programs.
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HAPPY CLIENTS
Testimonials
Tech Trade Up’s satisfied clients have experienced significant benefits through our innovative technology trade-up programs. From substantial cost savings to enhanced operational efficiency and environmental contributions, our process showcases the real-world impact of partnering with Tech Trade Up. See how businesses like yours have successfully transformed their IT asset disposition programs.
Thank you so much for your unwavering commitment and exceptional service through the Tech Trade Up program this year! Your personalized approach and the efficiency of the program have greatly enhanced our technological capabilities and sustainability efforts. We're truly grateful for the positive experience and look forward to our continued partnership.
You truly rock - thank you! Our partnership with the Tech Trade Up program has been instrumental in elevating CDW's service offerings to our clients. The value we've been able to deliver to our clients, thanks to your robust support and innovative solutions, is unparalleled. We're thrilled to work with a team that consistently exceeds expectations and drives meaningful results.
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ABOUT PLANITROI
PlanITROI is a leading provider of secure, purpose-driven IT lifecycle management solutions, delivering complete end-to-end ITAD asset value recovery services and reverse logistics solutions, data security, and real-time transparent reporting and analytics. A long-term, trusted partner to leading corporations, educational institutions, device OEMs and non-profit organizations, PlanITROI leverages the circular economy to bring affordable technology to lower income families, students and businesses, bridging the digital divide so they can learn and earn. PlanITROI’s 100% data secure approach helps organizations achieve critical Environmental Social Governance (ESG) & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals while recovering the highest possible value for their assets.