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FutureDial Receives Innovation Award at 2025 Mobile Disrupt Conference
August 1, 2025
FutureDial was honored with the Innovation Award at this year’s Mobile Disrupt Conference, a recognition of the company’s leadership and advancements in mobile device processing solutions. The award celebrates FutureDial’s commitment to developing technologies that are shaping the future of the mobile reverse logistics and refurbishment industry.
The award was presented on stage by Bob Lafon, Co-founder of the Mobile Disrupt Conference, alongside Elizabeth Chen, CEO of Trillion Technologies and sponsor of the 2025 awards. Reflecting on the ceremony, Lafon noted how meaningful it was to witness the genuine enthusiasm and humility of the winners. He extended congratulations to all honorees, including Bruce Goldie of the Goldie Group and Corporate eWaste Solutions (CEWS), who were also recognized for their contributions to the industry.
FutureDial’s innovative solutions in automating and optimizing mobile device processing have empowered its customers and partners to significantly boost profitability and operational efficiency. By streamlining complex workflows, FutureDial enables faster turnaround times, increases revenue potential, and reduces labor and operational costs. These measurable business outcomes have made a clear and lasting impact across the industry—resonating strongly with the Mobile Disrupt Awards committee and earning FutureDial this well-deserved recognition.
This recognition at Mobile Disrupt further cements FutureDial’s role as a forward-thinking leader in mobile technology and logistics innovation.
Congratulations to all the 2025 award recipients!
FutureDial Launches SMART Receive Automation — AI-Driven Receiving Cell for the Circular Supply Chain
July 7, 2025
FutureDial builds on the success of its SMART Receive platform with SMART Receive Automation (SRA), the industry’s fastest and most comprehensive mixed-load receiving cell, developed in partnership with another best-of-breed robotics innovator, Greystone Data Solutions. Leveraging advanced AI/ML, SRA automatically ingests inbound device volumes, inspects, charges, connects, clears, and routes each unit—no prep required.
FutureDial and Upstairs Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Mobile Device Processing in South Korea
April 1, 2025
FutureDial has teamed up with Upstairs, a leading South Korean mobile device trade-in provider, to expand automation and compliance solutions across the Korean market. Upstairs will now officially resell FutureDial’s Lean One Touch (LOT) system, integrating it with their Joongabi platform to streamline diagnostics, data clearing, and regulatory reporting. This partnership strengthens both companies’ market presence ahead of new government requirements for used device sales.
FutureDial Partners with SB Frameworks to Drive Mobile Refurbishment Automation in Japan
March 27, 2025
FutureDial has announced a multi-year partnership with SB Frameworks, a SoftBank group company, to revolutionize Japan’s second-hand mobile device market. By leveraging FutureDial’s industry-leading automation solutions, the collaboration aims to boost efficiency, ensure data security, and set new standards in mobile refurbishment.