The Future of ITAD R2v3, ESG & Data Security | Rike Sandlin | ITAD Talk

In this two-part episode of ITAD Talk, host Jeff Bittner sits down with RikE Sandlin, Managing Partner at River Vista Partners, to explore how the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) industry has evolved, and where it’s headed next.

With over 17 years of experience in ITAD, electronics recycling, and sustainability consulting, Rike shares expert insight on the core principles of ITAD, why those fundamentals haven’t changed, and how new standards, regulations, and technologies are reshaping the industry.

🔹 In this conversation, we cover:

-How the ITAD industry has changed over the last 20 years

-Why core ITAD services like data security, audit trails, and compliance remain critical

-The rise of R2v3 and what it means for ITAD companies

-Increased scrutiny of downstream vendors and global chain-of-custody tracking

-The growing role of GPS tracking, serialization, and on-site services

-How ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting is impacting ITAD

-Circular economy initiatives and responsible reuse vs. dumping

-Privacy regulations like GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws

-ITAD’s role in supporting remote work and distributed workforces

-The future of data centers, cloud migration, edge computing, and IoT

-Why strong documentation and audit trails protect both clients and ITAD providers

Rike also discusses real-world examples from industry conferences, including how companies are using technology to detect unethical downstream practices and protect corporate brands globally.

Whether you’re an enterprise IT leader, data center manager, ITAD professional, or just looking to understand best practices in secure asset disposition, this episode delivers valuable, real-world insight from one of the industry’s most respected voices.

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