It started, as many good stories do, with a moment of realisation.
After decades in the IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) and IT Lifecycle Services industry, we’d seen the full spectrum – from public sector frameworks run with precision to overlooked IT assets leaking risk and value.
The real shock? Too many organisations didn’t know how much they were putting up with… until they didn’t have to anymore.
That was the moment Astralis was born – not just as another ITAD provider, but as a challenger brand with a mission: to bring clarity, compliance, and client-first thinking to a sector that desperately needed it.
The Problem: ITAD Still Sits at the Bottom of the Priority List
When IT leaders map out tech strategy, disposal is often left until last. It’s seen as a logistical issue – not a strategic one.
- Data breaches from poor chain of custody
- Environmental non-compliance risking reputational damage
- Residual value lost through untailored resale or redeployment
67% of IT leaders report dissatisfaction with traceability from their current ITAD provider (TechUK, 2023) – but still don’t switch because “it’s not broken enough.”
At Astralis, we believe “good enough” isn’t good enough.
ITAD Is Your Last Line of Defence – and Your First Opportunity for Value
End-of-life IT assets carry sensitive data, retained value, and ESG weight. Why treat them like an afterthought?
At Astralis, we deliver ITAD and Lifecycle Services that are:
- Secure and certified – ISO 27001, 9001, 14001, Cyber Essentials
- Sustainable – supporting circular economy goals with zero-landfill practices
- Value-led – with guaranteed resale value on eligible assets
- Client-led – with tiered service models: Essential, Enhanced, Elite
It’s not about doing the basics. It’s about doing things properly – with no grey areas and no chasing.
The Data That Proves the Case for Change
- 85% of data breaches stem from human error or insecure processes (Verizon, 2024)
- 70% of resale value is lost when assets aren’t handled correctly (IDC)
- Only 11% of organisations audit their ITAD provider annually (TechUK)
The risk of staying still is now greater than the effort of changing.
The Astralis Model: Built by Those Who Set the Standards
We didn’t just work in ITAD – we helped shape how it’s done. With decades of experience running large-scale, accredited operations across public and private sectors, we’ve built governance frameworks from the ground up, set new standards for compliance, and introduced service models that redefined expectations around value, security, and transparency.
Astralis is the culmination of everything we’ve learned – and everything we believe should be better.
Final Word: You Don’t Have to Settle
Switching ITAD providers can feel like a hassle. But so is explaining a data breach, or missing ESG targets, or discovering too late that your old kit still had value.
You don’t have to put up with that. And with Astralis, you don’t have to.
Let’s Talk
If you’re reviewing your ITAD or Lifecycle Services partner, we’d love to be part of that conversation.
– Call us on 01376 297 600
– Visit: www.astralistech.co.uk
– Or drop us a message via our contact page
