Moving a data center or upgrading data center equipment is an exciting prospect. New servers are in high demand, and IT professionals often look forward to upgrades to reduce problems and ensure data security. While many companies attempt to refresh their data centers internally, there are many benefits to using a professional data center installation company.The first benefit is expertise. While most companies upgrade on a regular schedule, probably every two to three years, professional data center installation companies handle data center installations on an ongoing basis, providing an expertise and certainty of process that your internal organization, no matter how talented, simply does not have.OceanTech is a Minneapolis data center installation company that approaches data center moves or upgrades from both a consulting and implementation perspective. The experts at OceanTech are familiar with all types of servers and set-ups, and they can advise not only on the best plan of attack, but also can assist with trouble-shooting and upgrades on things like cooling or rack space.More than 1500 companies nationwide work with OceanTech, not just on data center installations, but also on equipment acquisitions and the recycling of decommissioned equipment.The opportunity to work with a full-service data center installation company reduces headaches, speeds up timelines, and eliminates the “now what?” factors that can arise when your internal team bumps up against an unanticipated problem. (Unfortunately, problems can arise, typically from a lack of experience completing the process.)Before the OceanTech team arrives at your location, they have already completed a step-by-step blueprint for your data center installation or relocation. OceanTech evaluates factors ranging from climate (certainly a concern in Minneapolis), equipment condition, and the type of moving equipment required to ensure that every aspect of the installation process has been considered.While no two data center installations or relocations are exactly the same, the expertise provided by OceanTech can ensure your move or upgrade takes place without a hitch. Call 612 331 4456 to speak with a data center installation specialist, and leave the planning, de-install, moving, equipment installation and “headaches” to us.
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.
