Case Study: Turning Unused Telecom Hardware Into Revenue for a Fortune 2000 Enterprise

How Group9 uncovered hidden value in retired network equipment—delivering unexpected ROI for a global client

The Challenge

A Fortune 2000 enterprise had long been decommissioning outdated telecom hardware without exploring its potential resale or recycling value. Like many large organizations, they assumed legacy gear had no real worth—leading to unnecessary waste, storage overhead, and missed financial opportunities.

That’s when Group9 Communications stepped in and simply asked:
“What do you do with your old equipment?”

The Group9 Solution

Group9 initiated a value recovery review, assessing the customer’s decommissioned telecom hardware. With our industry expertise, reseller network, and asset recovery partnerships, we quickly identified multiple opportunities to recoup value from what was previously considered non-valuable inventory.

Key Actions:

• Audited retired telecom and networking hardware across multiple sites

• Identified high-value resale and recycling opportunities

• Facilitated equipment retrieval, evaluation, and processing

• Delivered revenue back to the client through trusted resale channels

The Results

• 💸 Generated Unexpected Revenue from equipment previously marked for disposal

• 🔄 Recovered ROI from non-active telecom assets

• 🧾 Improved asset tracking and lifecycle visibility

• 🌎 Supported sustainability and proper e-waste management

• 📦 Reduced storage and logistics costs for obsolete inventory

Conclusion

With just one question, Group9 helped a major enterprise unlock tens of thousands in hidden value—turning “non-useful hardware” into financial gain, while improving sustainability and storage efficiency.