The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has increased data worldwide. Global data is expected to reach 200 zettabytes by 2025, including data stored on private and public IT infrastructures, utility infrastructures, and personal devices. As technology has advanced, data centers have become the primary storage method for enterprise data, but digital storage means private data is vulnerable to digital theft. Data center decommissioning can be overwhelming, as data is vulnerable until it is completely erased. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer data center solutions, including data erasure and reverse logistics, ensuring your data stays in the same hands until it is properly wiped.
Data Protection
Many people are unsure how to dispose of data centers, given their size and the sensitive nature of data storage. Data security is critical for any business, and data center decommissioning can be intimidating without knowing how to properly discard data. ITAD facilities provide asset management services, including data destruction, ensuring no data leaks occur even after IT assets are retired. Once properly sanitized, data remains on IT equipment, leaving enterprise data vulnerable to theft. Data erasure wipes all enterprise and employee information before assets are processed. HOBI uses an internally developed data erasure tool, the HOBI Shield, that completely erases all data from a device before it is recycled.
Value Maximization
Many companies donate retired IT equipment that still works, including data centers. The market for data centers is growing to meet the increasing demand for digital storage, and ITAD providers offer value-added services such as repair and refurbishment for asset redeployment. Many people are searching for cost-effective alternatives to brand-new equipment, and remarketing IT assets not only helps bridge the digital divide by providing electronics to those without access but also prevents hazardous material from entering the waste stream. This helps prevent e-waste from being sent to landfills and incinerators and further polluting the environment.
Reverse Logistics for Relocation
Data center relocation can also be challenging to organize, but partnering with an ITAD provider means working with a single vendor. ITAD providers offer customized reverse logistics services, ensuring that assets stay with the same person until data is properly wiped. Utilizing a single vendor rather than multiple reduces the risk of data leaks and provides assurance that data is kept safe and secure from one facility to another.
Data center decommissioning doesn’t have to be difficult. From decommissioning to removal and relocation, HOBI understands that every data center has unique challenges and requirements, and we offer customized solutions designed to meet clients’ specific needs. The HOBI team works closely with you to develop a strategy that aligns with your business objectives, budget, and timeline.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.