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It’s certainly no surprise that there are more than 50 major data centers supporting tens of thousands of businesses within the five boroughs of New York.  Most are located in densely populated urban areas, some in the city’s largest buildings.While being in Manhattan or elsewhere in the city  is a distinct advantage, positioning colocation central to the one of the world’s most important financial and business centers, it also creates immense challenges when a Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx or Staten Island data center needs to decommission, upgrade equipment or change locations altogether.OceanTech accepts that challenge regularly, and is one of the only data center decommissioning companies in the world with the expertise to tackle such a monumental job in New York City.60 Hudson, for example, is the single largest data center in the city. Located in Manhattan, it has a dedicated power feed and direct connectivity to over 300 service providers, making it one of the most concentrated hubs of internet connectivity in the city.Recent upgrades required by DataGyrd enhanced data processing and increased storage capacity.  Those upgrades required de-installation and retiring older equipment, as well as onsite destruction and meticulous documentation.  It was a task that a company like OceanTech is prepared to handle while also ensuring a secure chain of custody.Equinix, zColo (Zaya) and Sungard also have data centers at 60 Hudson, and like DataGyrd, they each serve hundreds of customers, including financial and media firms, which require access to range of different carriers and security that is paramount to safeguarding an infinite array of critical data.  OceanTech approaches decommissioning for major players like these with expertise built on years of experience gained from working with the largest data centers from coast to coast.Throughout New York City, whether in Manhattan like at 60 Hudson, in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, or across the river in Staten Island, OceanTech is ready with seasoned professionals who create and follow strategic plans for data center decommissioning projects to ensure not only the highest level of security, but every detail down to providing transportation that makes removing de-installed equipment a worry-free procedure.For expert project management for the world’s largest data centers, including asset recovery services, documentation and EPA-approved destruction services throughout New York City, contact the industry influencer and expert, Mike Satter at OceanTech.
Effective ITAD strategies for Data Centers

Effective ITAD strategies for Data Centers

In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, businesses frequently encounter the need to retire their data center hardware. Such scenarios often arise when companies decide to shut down all or part of a data center operation. The process of decommissioning a data center is riddled with logistical intricacies, and among these, planning for the disposition of retired assets stands out as a crucial aspect. The dismantling of data center equipment without a well-thought-out strategy for reuse, remarketing, or secure disposal can lead to a host of problems.

Enhance Risk Management with ITAD

Enhance Risk Management with ITAD

Organizations are rapidly transitioning their communication systems, data storage infrastructure, and administrative functions to the digital realm, all in pursuit of maintaining a competitive edge. However, this shift toward a technologically advanced world exposes companies to higher risks of cybersecurity threats and data breaches. In essence, your business’s sensitive data is vulnerable at any given moment. Therefore, a well-rounded risk management strategy must include a robust ITAD plan to mitigate your company’s overall risk.

Enhancing Data Center Sustainability Through ITAD

Enhancing Data Center Sustainability Through ITAD

In the rapidly evolving landscape of data center operations, sustainability has emerged as a paramount concern. One of the linchpins of this sustainability drive within data centers is the practice of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), a multifaceted process that plays a pivotal role in ensuring both ecological responsibility and data security.

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