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Just 30 miles north of the nation’s capitol near Dulles International Airport is Ashburn, Virginia, where ultra-secure telecommunications and giant data centers support some of the most important entities in the world.  Decommissioning data centers in Virginia is a critical part of ensuring continued success in this competitive and ever-growing market.Digital Reality, Equinix, AT&T, Cyrus One and Level 3 are just a few of the major players that own and manage data centers that serve everything from embassies and Federal agencies to the Library of Congress.  These data centers boast some of the largest Internet exchange points in the world.  In fact, the NetDC data center at the Ashburn Corporate Center is located within one of the largest data center superstructures in the world.When data centers this large are managing mission critical data for highly regulated clientele, they need data center decommissioning services that ensure business continuity during equipment upgrades, de-installations and major moves.  That’s where OceanTech excels.OceanTech has handled decommissioning of data centers from coast to coast, using an all-employee team that ensures the highest level of professionalism and expertise.  In Sterling, west of Ashburn and also in the Dulles business corridor, there’s a mega scale data center called QTS Dulles – The Vault.  With a footprint that spans more than six million square feet of data center space, they are serving more than a thousand technology companies and government entities.Large scale decommissioning projects require white glove service, and that’s where OceanTech beats the competition every time.  When major equipment upgrades are required, the asset recovery services of OceanTech literally save the day by providing a return on investment that beats the competition every time.  OceanTech has the expertise to provide secure chain of custody on cross town or floor-to-floor equipment moves, and for on-site data destruction and documentation, OceanTech is the best in the business. Mike Satter, Vice President, and his team at OceanTech developed a best-practice approach to data center decommissioning that has been used by scores of Fortune 500 companies.For more information on Virginia data center decommissioning services, de-installations and asset recovery services, contact OceanTech today.
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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