IT assets decommissioning
If you are preparing for a data center decommission or just getting rid of old or outdated IT assets, the first step is to know what you are disposing of. You need to be diligent in drafting inventory list for each asset that needs disposal
ITAD & Compliance
Restoring equipment to factory setting is not enough to keep someone from accessing old files, passwords, or photos. At OceanTech we destroy data in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. If there are rules and regulations your company must follow in terms of data security and privacy, it’s best to understand them so you know what to look for.
Important factors you should consider when choosing a data center
Nowadays, many businesses prefer to run their operations from a third-party facility since managing an in-house data center requires a lot of time, IT expertise, and a sizable budget.
Integrating Risk Management
In today’s digital world, all organizations face IT risks irrespective of their size. ITAD entails getting rid of unwanted or obsolete IT resources in an ecologically-responsible and safe manner. It’s an important part of risk management and should be incorporated into your company’s corporate data security strategy.
Considering ITAD or Recycling?
What if we said you might be sitting on value you don’t even know is there? Now what if we told you that there is value in the old IT Assets and Electronics sitting in your IT closet just waiting to be replaced or upgraded?
Let’s talk efficiency
Inefficiencies in the data center can cause equipment failure leading to downtime. And this
could impact your entire business operations. Knowing what’s in your data center is the first
step toward improving energy efficiencies and reducing costs.
Make sure to ask a lots of questions
Given the complexities and manpower needs of decommissioning a data center, it’s important to hire a professional who specializes in it.
Do you need an ITAD program
The question is not, “Do I need an ITAD program?” You do!
Not only do you need a program, but your program must ensure it includes 100% of devices that company owned, as well as those that are employee or contractor owned and have company data residing on them.
Benefits of Data Center Consolidation
Once you’ve determined you need a more solid platform strategy for your data center,
the next step is to migrate and/or consolidate. To achieve this goal in a timely and secure fashion, it may require the help of an IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) provider, such as OceanTech, that understands the varying dynamics of the data center environment.
off-premises. However, the process of migrating data does open up the possibility of key risks and vulnerabilities. For this reason, it is important to have a robust strategy in place for mitigating the cybersecurity risks during cloud migration.
ITAD And The Circular Economy
The term “circular economy” is a rather new concept. It’s much more than just a catchphrase – it’s a totally different approach to IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), as well as waste and asset management, that ensures sustainable growth over time. A Circular Economy reduces material use, redesigns materials to be less resource intensive and recaptures “waste” as a resource to manufacture new materials and products.
off-premises. However, the process of migrating data does open up the possibility of key risks and vulnerabilities. For this reason, it is important to have a robust strategy in place for mitigating the cybersecurity risks during cloud migration.
Cloud Migration and Data Security
One of the greatest benefits of utilizing cloud-based data centers is that your organization’s data is held securely
off-premises. However, the process of migrating data does open up the possibility of key risks and vulnerabilities. For this reason, it is important to have a robust strategy in place for mitigating the cybersecurity risks during cloud migration.
What is E-Waste and why is it such a problem?
E-waste refers to electronic products that are unwanted, not working and nearing or at the end of their useful life, ie., computers, VCR’s, fax machines, IT servers and racks, and almost anything that has a battery or basic cord. Because many people don’t give much thought to where their e-waste goes, you might not know of any other way to dispose of it other than to simply throw it into the trash, which ultimately ends up in landfills – which is bad for the environment.