Data centers are not often thought of as IT assets because of their size. As non-traditional assets, data centers are an integral part of any organization. Almost all data is now stored digitally, making data centers targets for data theft, and decommissioning can be a tedious process. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer a range of data center services from data security to logistics for relocation that improve and simplify the decommissioning process.
Risk Management with ITAD
Data security is critical when retiring IT assets, and data centers are the most crucial aspect to consider when protecting data. Data remains on IT hardware until properly sanitized, leaving large amounts vulnerable after retirement. Data centers are often targets for data theft, and data erasure after asset retirement is crucial for data protection. Data erasure is an ITAD service that ensures no data leaks will occur during the disposition process.
HOBI uses an internally developed data erasure software, the HOBI Shield, that completely erases data from a device. Any devices that cannot be erased are destroyed via shredding technology to prevent further data leaks. HOBI also offers a meticulous decommissioning process that ensures your data center assets’ safe, secure, and environmentally responsible dismantling. Our team adheres to the most stringent data security protocols, compliant with NIST 800-88 standards, throughout the entire lifecycle of your IT assets.
Additional Security with Reverse Logistics
Data security doesn’t stop at erasure. During disposition, IT assets are just as vulnerable in storage as they would be on the streets. Responsible asset disposal should be a priority. ITAD providers offer data center relocation services, including reverse logistics solutions to help transfer data centers from one place to another.
Relocation can be crucial in protecting data and assets. During transport, anything from data theft, asset damage, or stolen assets can occur, and a safe, secure logistics plan should be a top priority in ensuring IT assets make it from one place to another without incident. ITAD logistics solutions help ease the burden of asset relocation, including data centers. HOBI provides specialized data center relocation solutions with an understanding of moving data center assets’ critical nature and complexities. We offer a seamless, secure, and efficient relocation process tailored to your requirements.
As an R2v3, RIOS, and ISO 14001 certified IT asset disposition and management enterprise, HOBI offers customized data center services including decommissioning, asset management and remarketing, relocation, data destruction and security, compliance, and environmental services with electronics recycling.
For more information about our data center or ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.