Expanding ITAD Business to Servers, Storage, and Network Equipment in Anticipation of AI Infrastructure Growth

Pacificnet Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuta Ueda; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will expand the scope of its ITAD business to include servers, storage, and network equipment that support AI infrastructure, in addition to PCs, which have been the main focus. Leveraging its credibility as a listed company that has provided LCM services (Note 1) on a one-stop basis for many years, and its expertise cultivated in the ITAD business (Note 2), the Company will strengthen its support for AI infrastructure-related equipment, for which market expansion is anticipated.

(Note 1) Abbreviation for Life Cycle Management. A system for managing the introduction, operation, management, data erasure, and appropriate disposal of PCs, Wi-Fi, mobile devices, etc., after use. (Note 2) Abbreviation for IT Asset Disposition, meaning the appropriate disposal of IT equipment.

1. Background

The Company offers LCM services that support the entire lifecycle of IT equipment, from PC rental, operation, collection, data erasure, to reuse and recycling. In particular, the area from the collection of used PCs onwards has been positioned as the ITAD business, and expertise has been accumulated.

In recent years, driven by the utilization of generative AI and the advancement of data utilization, corporate AI infrastructure has become more sophisticated and large-capacity. According to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), the market for data center-related products is expected to reach $1.6907 trillion globally in 2030, approximately 2.5 times larger than in 2025.

With the expansion of AI infrastructure-related equipment, the importance of appropriate ITAD response during the update, removal, and disposal of AI servers, network equipment, and large-capacity storage is expected to increase in the near future.

Furthermore, as this equipment stores and records important information, careful and consistent handling is required during disposal, including traceability, data erasure, and proper processing.

2. Service Overview The main response flow and provided value are as follows.

3. Future Development

In its ITAD business, the Company has developed responsiveness and operational know-how utilizing its seven bases nationwide through the appropriate disposal of IT equipment, primarily PCs, over many years.

In the future, based on changes in the market environment and customer requests, the Company will leverage this expertise for servers, storage, and network equipment, contributing to the safety, efficiency, and reduction of environmental impact in corporate IT asset management.

At present, the impact of this matter on the Company's performance is expected to be minor. If any matters requiring disclosure arise, they will be promptly announced.

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Contact Information for Inquiries

Pacificnet Inc.

ITAD Promotion Department, Miura / Ishii

TEL: 03-6775-9564 Email: [email protected]

【About Pacificnet Inc.】

Guided by the management philosophy of "Making people and society happy through IT support for companies," the Company supports DX with unique services that emphasize flexible customization according to the diverse IT environments and needs of each company. In addition to various services along the IT equipment lifecycle, we address various corporate operational challenges and provide optimal solutions with a supportive approach.

Company Homepage: https://www.prins.co.jp/company/