Data centers are critical to a business’s IT infrastructure and are among its most costly investments. As repositories of vast amounts of sensitive enterprise and employee data, they are prime targets for cyber threats and require robust security measures. Decommissioning a data center can be a complex and stressful process, involving meticulous planning for both transport and disposal. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer comprehensive end-of-use services, including specialized data center solutions to streamline this.
Data Center Solutions with an ITAD Provider
Data Security should always be a primary concern, especially for data center decommissioning. ITAD providers offer onsite data erasure to ensure all data is wiped before relocation or recycling, ensuring that all data is protected throughout the disposition process. HOBI uses three stages of data security to ensure client peace of mind, including a complete data wipe using an internally developed data erasure tool, the HOBI Shield®, which removes all data from a device. To provide a higher degree of data security, HOBI also offers a full overwrite or NIST 800-88-compliant wipe on data storage devices upon client request. Any devices containing data that cannot be sanitized are destroyed via shredding technology to ensure no data is leaked before being recycled.
Decommissioning is a tedious process that can be overwhelming. As a result, many businesses delay the asset disposition process, but ITAD providers offer on-site data center decommissioning and customized reverse logistics for asset relocation. The HOBI team handles everything from initial assessment to the final disposition, prioritizing data security and value recovery at every step.
Remarketing retired assets, including data centers, increases asset value and helps provide IT equipment to those seeking to save budget funds or those without access. HOBI leverages its extensive network and market expertise to provide remarketing asset services and repair and refurbishment services. Asset remarketing also helps contribute to a circular economy by reusing assets rather than throwing them away.
Decommissioning data centers doesn’t have to be a headache. Professionals in the industry offer comprehensive data center solutions that minimize downtime and maximize return on assets. Hiring an ITAD provider like HOBI ensures the job gets done efficiently and promptly. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, HOBI understands that every data center has unique challenges and requirements and offers customized solutions designed to meet clients’ specific needs.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.