Smith to Bring Data Center Solutions to RLA Conference
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Company representatives will share innovative strategies for hyperscalers and large data centers at booths 517 and 519
HOUSTON, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces its participation in the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Conference and Expo from Tuesday, March 11, through Thursday, March 13, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is Smith's first time exhibiting at the event.
Smith's team of experts will be available at booths 517 and 519 at Rio Las Vegas to showcase the company's comprehensive data center solutions. As data centers and hyperscalers look for more efficient ways to manage their inventory, Smith provides fully customizable, end-to-end solutions that support businesses' sustainability goals and maximize their returns on investment.
"The RLA Conference is a unique platform to connect with industry leaders focused on the circular economy and sustainable practices," said Parker Deardorff, Vice President of Data Center Services at Smith. "We are excited to build new partnerships, engage in insightful discussions, and share how our customizable programs can help mitigate difficult supply chain and service challenges affecting today's data centers and hyperscalers."
Smith's suite of data center services includes manufacturing services, lifecycle solutions, and inventory analysis. Each program is uniquely tailored to fit the needs of each customer and can be scaled up or down as needs and market conditions change. The company's in-house developers build seamless API integrations to meet customers' exact specifications and provide real-time inventory and status reporting.
Globally certified to ISO 14001, the company offers secure remarketing and reuse of storage hardware. Since 2019, Smith has remarketed more than 7.5 million units of storage hardware--including HDDs, SSDs, GPUs, and memory components--contributing to a more sustainable electronics supply chain. Additionally, Smith is an active member of the Circular Drive Initiative and the Open Compute Project and collaborates with global industry leaders to promote efficiency and sustainability within the technology sector.
"Backed by more than 40 years of experience supporting some of the largest technology companies, Smith has positioned itself at the forefront of technological change," said Parker. "We have consistently demonstrated our ability to grow, adapt, and push the boundaries of what's possible. As companies increasingly prioritize sustainability in their partnerships, Smith is dedicated to meeting these expectations and driving innovation to contribute to a more forward-thinking industry."
WHAT: RLA Conference and Expo
WHEN: Tuesday, March 11 - Thursday, March 13
WHERE: Smith Exhibition Showcase - Booths 517 and 519
Rio Las Vegas
3700 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
About Smith
Founded in 1984, Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith's Intelligent Distribution(TM) model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $2.6 billion in global revenue in 2024 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more.
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