Sprout
Sprout provides IT asset lifecycle management solutions, including certified destruction, responsible recycling, and lifecycle optimization, serving industries like banking, healthcare, and defense.
Services
Sprout provides a comprehensive range of services including certified destruction, IT asset disposition, lifecycle optimization, and responsible recycling. The company offers technology-powered IT asset lifecycle management solutions that cover asset management, operations and security, sourcing and procurement, and corporate responsibility. They also provide dedicated program managers and cross-functional program support to ensure seamless operations.
Proprietary Software Platform
Sprout has developed a proprietary software platform that connects to global security personnel, trained technicians, and refurbished hardware distributors. The platform features a 24/7 web portal offering real-time updates, tiered information access designations, and compatibility with a wide range of APIs and EDI systems. This platform enhances the company's ability to offer effective and efficient services to its clients.
Industries Served
Sprout serves several industries including banking, financial services, insurance, defense, healthcare, and technology. Within the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors, Sprout ensures compliance with FISMA, GLBA, FACTA, and PCI requirements. They help healthcare enterprises manage personally identifiable information (PII) on various devices and provide stringent security enhancements for defense contractors, including on-site destruction, secure logistics, and value-added processing.
Certification and Locations
Sprout operates from multiple locations in Sacramento, CA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; and Boston, MA. All these locations are certified under R2v3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards. These certifications demonstrate the company's commitment to high standards of environmental responsibility, quality management, occupational health, and safety.
Cost Savings and Financial Outcomes
Sprout enables customers to spend 15-20% less on services and net 30-50% more for retired equipment. They utilize machine learning to deliver cost-effective services and maximize financial outcomes for asset recovery. By aligning cost and carbon emissions savings, Sprout follows the global GHG Protocol for greenhouse gas accounting standards, contributing to corporate responsibility solutions.