Data centers are a critical business component in a digital world. Significant amounts of employee and enterprise data are stored digitally and housed in data centers, making upkeep crucial for data protection. However, decommissioning and relocation can take time and effort. ITAD encompasses all IT asset management services for IT assets, including data center solutions. Having an ITAD partner eases the burden of disposing of retired data centers and provides remarketing and data erasure services.
Safeguard Information with Data Erasure for Decommissioning
When it comes time to retire data centers, several things are taken into consideration. Data security is the most critical facet of data center services, as data remains on assets until it is properly wiped. This means that data centers are vulnerable to data theft even after retirement. As frequent targets of cyberattacks, data centers are always at risk, and having an ITAD partner can help prevent data theft during disposition. ITAD service providers offer data erasure in addition to data security services, ensuring that no data breaches occur throughout the disposition process. HOBI uses an internally developed data erasure tool, HOBI Shield, that completely erases data from a device.
Logistics Solutions for Relocation & Remarketing
Data center relocation is common, and ITAD providers offer customized reverse logistics solutions to ensure assets arrive safely from point A to point B whether it’s for retirement or a new store location. Remarketing retired assets increases asset value and helps provide IT equipment to those looking to save money 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.
Sustainable Disposition with Asset Recycling
ITAD providers alleviate the burden for enterprises and ensure data centers are dismantled in an environmentally responsible manner. Rather than sending them to landfills where pollution inevitably occurs, ITAD providers recycle IT assets including data centers, mitigating any environmental liability. ITAD providers also prioritize value recovery during the disposition process for still-useful equipment. This means any working components are recovered and reused.
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. HOBI’s data center services include project management, secure chain-of-custody reverse logistics, data destruction and security, relocation, decommissioning, and asset remarketing and recycling. HOBI prioritizes data security and takes every precaution to protect our client’s personal information. Our R2v3, RIOS, and ISO-14001 certifications ensure all equipment is processed with full legislation compliance.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.