Fergal Donovan, former Managing Director at PCS Wireless and Data Select, has launched a new company, Cyculus Services, described as “Europe’s First Independent Fully Automated ‘Device Processing as a Service’ Provider.”
Cyculus will initially focus on mobile devices, with plans to extend the service to include tablets, wearables, IT equipment, and other products. Powered by Apkudo’s ‘Circular Industry Platform,’ the service utilizes robotic automation and AI-powered machine learning technology, allowing clients to process as few as 500 units per month.
“Cyculus is committed to its core values of Innovate, Automate, Recirculate, and Apkudo is the right partner to power this promise to customers because they are defining and delivering a new standard to advance the industry. Cyculus is Europe’s first high-volume independent robotic processor of pre-owned mobile phones, pioneering innovation in the circular economy. Our mission is to extend the lifecycles of mobile devices and significantly reduce e-waste through advanced AI, machine learning, and cutting-edge technology. By automating the processing of all brands of mobile devices, we ensure high efficiency, consistency, and quality. At Cyculus, we are committed to sustainable practices that benefit both our customers and the planet, setting new industry standards in mobile device processing.,” said Donovan.
“Cyculus is Europe’s first independent robotic processor of pre-owned mobile phones, pioneering innovation in the circular economy. Our mission is to extend the lifecycles of mobile devices and significantly reduce e-waste through advanced AI, machine learning, and cutting-edge technology. By automating the processing of all brands of mobile devices, we ensure high efficiency, consistency, and quality,” Donovan continued.
Cyculus and Apkudo will establish a European Centre of Excellence in Germany, showcasing the latest and most advanced technologies in device processing and enhancement.
Apkudo CEO and co-founder, Josh Matthews, added:
“Cyculus will leverage current and future Apkudo products to provide end-to-end Device Processing as a Service. Apkudo’s combination of AI, robotics, and platform capabilities across business processes will help Cyuclus and its network of customers use trusted data to inform all device decisions. Robotic processing plays a crucial role in prolonging the lifecycle of mobile devices. By efficiently processing used phones, robotic automation can power the supply of high-quality, affordable used devices, reducing the demand for new devices and decreasing the overall environmental footprint associated with manufacturing and disposing of mobile phones. Extending the lifecycle of devices means fewer resources are consumed and less waste is generated, contributing to a more sustainable approach to technology consumption.”