The Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher Program Explained

What is a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher? For Refurbishers: The Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) program is a partnership designed to support the largest device refurbishers globally. It enables these refurbishers to professionally refurbish Windows devices and preinstall genuine Microsoft software, ensuring high-quality customer experiences. For End Users: The MAR program ensures that refurbished devices you purchase […]

Webinar – Authenticity Matters: The Advantages of Genuine Microsoft Licensing for Refurbishers

Join SMART and Microsoft for our upcoming webinar, “Authenticity Matters: The Advantages of Genuine Microsoft Licensing for Refurbishers”.

Discover the importance of genuine Microsoft licensing in the refurbishment process and understand its impact on customer trust, device performance, and support from Microsoft.

Explore how becoming a Microsoft Third Party Refurbisher can elevate your business and how our SMART solution can streamline your licensing process, saving you time and money.

This webinar is a must-attend for all refurbishers seeking to boost their operations and deliver high-quality, trustworthy refurbished products to their customers.

The Ultimate Guide to Refurbishing Automation with SMART

Automation in the refurbishment process is important for decreasing operational costs and increasing speed of refurbishing. Reducing the amount of time that your technical team spends on each device can give you a competitive advantage in your refurbishment process.

What is SaaS?

The idea of ‘The Cloud’ can be a confusing concept for those not familiar with cloud computing. ‘The’ with a singular noun ‘Cloud’ initially seems to refer to a single entity, which is misleading. In addition, ‘Cloud’ invokes a celestial entity in the sky, which, for the uninitiated, seems to name a highly complicated and ephemeral concept that only experts can grasp. In fact, ‘The Cloud’ and cloud computing is usually much simpler than the name suggests.

How Can We Solve the E-Waste Crisis?

A significant proportion of the world’s waste is e-waste; waste which results from discarded electronic devices. Per capita annual e-waste generated globally has increased from 5.3 to 7.3 kilogrammes.  In total, this amounts to 50 million tonnes of e-waste per year, which weighs more than all the commercial airliners ever made. If current trends continue, global e-waste production will reach 120 million tonnes.[2]

What is a Windows citizenship license?

If you’re an IT Refurbisher who provides a public benefit, companies provide discounts on certain software as a way of supporting your work. Microsoft provides this kind of discount for their Windows licenses for refurbished PCs and laptops. This discounted license is called Windows Citizenship. If you’re eligible for discounted licenses, you won’t want to […]