InnoVent, a leader in IT asset rental and management solutions, has partnered with Circular Computing, the global leader in laptop remanufacturing and refurbishment. This strategic collaboration positions the two companies to supply the African market with the highest quality remanufactured and refurbished laptops through Qrent, the remarketing brand of InnoVent.
The partnership reflects their shared commitment to the circular economy, environmental sustainability, and delivering the highest quality laptops. Combining their expertise, the companies aim to create a sustainable IT ecosystem, offering solutions that align with modern environmental and technological demands.
Circular Computing built a cutting-edge remanufacturing and refurbishment facility and invested years into research and development in order to create to their unique Circular Remanufacturing Process, which ensures refurbished laptops have ‘one premium quality’ status, free from traditional grading systems, and delivering a Return Merchandise Authorisation (RMA) of less than 3%.
Rod Neale, Founder and CEO of Circular Computing, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Qrent and deliver sustainable laptops to the African market. This partnership shows how they are leading the way when it comes to embracing the global shift towards remanufactured and refurbished laptops.”
Kwirirai Rukowo, Qrent Managing Executive, highlighted the broader implications of the collaboration for IT procurement. “Traditional IT procurement doesn’t just come with a hefty price tag – it also takes a toll on the environment. While IT solutions may not always be cheaper, the environmental cost of disposable, short-lifecycle equipment is far too high. By partnering with Circular Computing, we’re ensuring that our customers have access to fully refurbished and remanufactured laptops that meet the highest standards of performance and sustainability.”
This partnership strategically expands Qrent’s portfolio, introducing an eco-friendly product portfolio that helps organisations achieve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets without compromising quality. With exclusive distribution rights in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, Qrent is offering CIOs a pathway to sustainable IT procurement that combines environmental responsibility with cost-effectiveness.
Rukowo explained, “Our business has always been rooted in the principles of the circular economy. By leveraging Circular Computing’s expertise, we can offer a superior, BSI Kitemark certified product that extends the lifecycle of IT equipment while supporting our clients’ ESG goals.”
Rukowo emphasised the significance of the partnership for corporate sustainability strategies. “This partnership transforms the role of the CIO, positioning them as key players in corporate sustainability without additional costs. Our clients are increasingly looking for IT solutions that contribute to their ESG strategies. With this partnership, CIOs become heroes—enabling businesses to operate efficiently and responsibly by integrating top-quality, circular economy-driven IT products into their infrastructure.”
Beyond economic and organisational benefits, this collaboration extends a positive social and environmental impact. For every laptop sold through the partnership, a family gains access to clean water for a week through Circular Computing’s partnership with charity: water.
Neale added, “Through adopting remanufactured and refurbished laptops, the African market will be on course to cut their carbon emissions while ensuring cost savings and driving a circular economy. Not only does this offer a cost-effective solution that’s carbon-neutral, but it also brings direct benefits to communities.”
This collaboration paves the way for sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective IT offerings across Africa, setting a new standard for responsible IT procurement and environmental stewardship.
