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Decoded: Sturgeon’s Full IT Lifecycle & e-Stewards Advantage

January 1, 2026

Modern IT teams manage an entire IT lifecycle.

You’re expected to keep devices flowing to users, protect data at every turn, and still hit sustainability goals. That’s where Sturgeon’s “decoded” model comes in: full lifecycle services for new and used gear, with a strong bias toward reuse, along with rigorous, certified recycling when assets truly reach end-of-life. 

Full IT Lifecycle, for New and Used Gear

Sturgeon covers everything within the IT lifecycle for new and used gear. That lifecycle includes:

  • On-hand inventory management
  • Configuration and imaging
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Data wiping
  • Redeployment
  • Resell/value recovery

In practice, that means Sturgeon can receive gear into inventory, configure and test it, securely wipe existing data, then redeploy it into your environment or resell it to recover value, without forcing you to juggle multiple vendors.

Extending Asset Life First: The Most Sustainable Move

Sturgeon’s philosophy is clear: if a device still has life left, the best thing you can do for both budget and the planet is put it back to work.

That might look like:

  • Redeploying a refreshed laptop to a new employee
  • Moving slightly older hardware into less demanding roles
  • Reselling equipment into secondary markets instead of scrapping it immediately

This “reuse first” mindset aligns with circular economy principles: maximize the useful life of equipment before recycling. It reduces the need for new manufacturing, cuts e-waste, and helps IT leaders stretch their hardware budgets further. 

Learn more about Sturgeon’s IT lifecycle approach in this video:

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When It’s Truly End-of-Life: e-Stewards, ISO 14001 & 9001

Not every device can be saved. When hardware is truly end-of-life, Sturgeon shifts from reuse to responsible recycling.

To do that, Sturgeon is e-Stewards-certified, a globally recognized electronics recycling standard created by the Basel Action Network to ensure e-waste isn’t dumped in developing countries or handled in unsafe conditions. 

Being e-Stewards-certified isn’t just a badge. The standard:

  • Requires certification to ISO 14001, the international environmental management system standard
  • Is built on rigorous, audited practices for electronics recycling and reuse
  • Reflects quality and continuous-improvement principles similar to those found in ISO 9001-based management systems

When Sturgeon recycles your hardware, you’re working with a partner whose processes are audited for both environmental responsibility and operational discipline.

Why This Lifecycle Approach Matters for IT Leaders

For IT, security, and sustainability leaders, Sturgeon’s model delivers a few big wins:

  • Fewer vendors, less friction – One partner for intake, reuse, resale, and responsible recycling.
  • Better sustainability story – Reuse first, then e-Stewards certified recycling at end-of-life.
  • Stronger governance – ISO-aligned standards and audited processes you can point to in ESG reports and board conversations.

Ready to manage your hardware from first deployment to final recycle without guesswork?

Reach out to Sturgeon to design a full IT lifecycle strategy that extends asset life, protects your data, and leverages e-Stewards certified recycling when equipment truly reaches end-of-life.

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