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The Need for a Sustainable Future
Networks are evolving at a rapid pace and with every upgrade, providers are left managing growing volumes of retired network equipment. At the same time, global e-waste continues to rise, making responsible network asset disposition more important than ever.
Tri Tower Telecom created NEAD to give providers a smarter, more sustainable way to handle this challenge. NEAD turns surplus equipment into recovered value when possible, and ensures responsible recycling when it’s not.
NEAD is uniquely specialized in Edge Routing, Core Routing, Access, Switching, Transport, and Servers.
Simple, transparent, and built for the modern network — NEAD makes doing the right thing, less complicated
NEAD at its Core
Sustainability & Circular Economy
NEAD helps partners make a difference — reducing environmental impact while uncovering new value in retired network equipment. Every asset recovered keeps resources in circulation and fuels a true circular economy. This global industry shift focuses on giving materials a second life through reuse, refurbishment, and recycling, so nothing goes to waste.
- Extends equipment life cycles through recovery, refurbishment, and resale.
- Reduces the need for new manufacturing, limiting carbon emissions, and protecting natural resources.
- Ensures responsible end-of-life recycling when reuse or resale is no longer viable.
Why it Matters
global e-waste
In 2022, approximately 62 million metric tons of e-waste was produced globally.
Of that total, only 22.3% of the
e-waste generated was documented as being properly collected and recycled.
(UN Global E-Waste Monitor, 2024)
By 2030, it is estimated that global e-waste will reach 82 million metric tons.
A 33% increase.
(UN Global E-Waste Monitor, 2024)
of network equipment NEAD helps recover is either re-entered into the market or responsibly recycled.
NEAD helps partners connect to the Circular Economy.
We help deliver at every step:
• Recover – Identify and collect retired network equipment.
• Reuse – Refurbish and resell viable network equipment into the global market.
• Recycle – Responsibly process your equipment when reuse isn’t the best option.
How NEAD Supports You
- NEAD helps turn your retired equipment into measurable wins, less waste, and a strong sustainability statement.
- NEAD helps your company lead the shift toward a circular economy by keeping resources in use and out of landfills.
- NEAD allows you to reclaim critical warehouse space.
- NEAD helps you achieve all of this without adding complexity to your workload.
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Specialization
NEAD specializes in network equipment, including:
- Edge Routing
- Core Routing
- Access
- Switching
- Transport
- Servers
We work with top brands including Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, Cyan, Calix, and Adtran — ensuring your retired assets reach trusted buyers in the global secondary market.