Complete Data Center Decommissioning Services: From Pre-Removal to Demolition
Efficient, Safe, and Sustainable Decommissioning Services
Optimal solution, fully managed end-to-end process
Complete Data Center Decommissioning Services
If you’re going through a cloud migration, relocating your business, or upgrading security standards, then you know that you need data decommissioning services.
Decommissioning your data center is more than just unplugging servers. Some challenges can include protecting information, complying with regulations and guidelines, recovering value from the assets, and protecting the environment.
It is a complex process, but it doesn’t have to be a problem for you.
At Quantum Technology, we eliminate the risks and make it easier.
We provide a fully managed, end-to-end service focused on efficiency, security, sustainability, and affordability, from evaluation to dismantling.
We manage all the risks and guarantee a secure and fast shutdown.
Our goal is to make your decommissioning process seamless and stress-free.
Safe, Fast, and Fully-Documented Asset Removal
We provide a project plan tailored to your needs, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum equipment value recovery.
Our decommissioning process goes beyond the removal of IT equipment. We handle the entire physical structure:
- Full infrastructure dismantling: We safely dismantle and remove HVAC systems, fire suppression, panel boards, raised flooring, chiller decommissioning, and server racks.
- Complex equipment extraction: Includes full disconnection and removal of generators (gas and diesel generators, including tanks and support equipment), UPS systems with batteries, cooling towers, pumps, and all electric and cabling.
- Demolition capabilities: While complete data center demolition is rare, we can handle the complete teardown of equipment, bringing your facility back to bare walls.
We Deliver Efficiency and Rapid Response
- Tailored project plan: The process begins with an on-site walkthrough by one of our experts to assess the environment, so that we can prepare a plan that suits you.
- Fast turnaround: With multiple experienced teams, Quantum provides fast services and quick turnaround times throughout the US.
- Problem-free logistics: We handle all the license and permit management, including data center pre-removal inspection and site preparation. We focus on the paperwork while you focus on the transition.
Affordability Meets Sustainability
At Quantum Technology, we have a long-term commitment to sustainability.
We help your business conserve capital by liquidating valuable assets. We also provide a pathway to eliminating the remaining assets through a complete data center decommissioning in an environmentally responsible way.
Did you know that, according to a UN report, of the 62 million metric tons of e-waste generated globally in 2022, less than 22% approximately, was formally documented as properly collected and recycled?
Documentation for your decommissioned servers, batteries, and circuit boards that contain toxic substances, like lead and mercury, is critical. If not properly handled, these materials can contaminate the soil and water.
That’s why our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our certifications, such as the Responsible Recycling (R2) Standard for Electronic Recyclers. Check our certifications.
Why You Need Professional Data Decommissioning Services
The data center industry is facing several changes.
More and more organizations are reducing their physical data centers and shifting their operations to the cloud. The AI revolution, climate change, and supply chains also demand changes in the infrastructure of traditional data centers.
That’s why proper data center decommissioning plays a key role now more than ever.
Professional data center decommissioning services are extremely important for these reasons:
- To protect data: If data is not properly destroyed, it might be recovered, making it vulnerable, and it can also be exposed.
- To recover value and costs: After decommissioning, some components can be recovered, recycled, or sold, generating revenue and reducing costs.
- To comply with regulations: Some industries have very strict regulations to handle data. Compliance with these regulations is extremely important to avoid fines or legal action.
- To safeguard the environment: An irresponsible process of data decommissioning can significantly contribute to pollution and harm the environment.
Quantum Technology handles the complete process of dismantling your data center with precision and compliance.
If you are ready to decommission, contact us today!
When You Do Not Carry Out a Decommissioning Process Properly
There are several risks when a data center decommissioning process is not adequate:
- There can be security gaps and data breaches.
- You could get penalties or fines if data is not handled or eliminated properly.
- The exposure of data can harm your company’s reputation.
- Poor planning can fail to anticipate problems, leading to unexpected costs.
- You can contribute to pollution by releasing materials such as lead or mercury.
- If equipment is not handled adequately, you might lose a resale opportunity and money as well.
Dismantling a data center must be carried out on the basis of safety and responsibility. At Quantum, we take that challenge seriously. As professionals in the data center decommissioning industry, we ensure a fast and safe process.
Why Choose Us
At Quantum Technology, we lead the way in data center decommissioning services.
We are a trusted leader in the industry because our standards back our work:
- Security: Guaranteed data protection and compliance.
- Efficiency: Fast and complete execution.
- Sustainability: Responsible handling of waste.
- Affordability: Maximum value recovery.
When you partner with Quantum, you know that we will manage your project according to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and asset value recovery.
We work with experts who understand the importance of every project, comply with the requirements, and record all the assets properly. Every plan is designed according to what you need, ensuring fast and secure processes and sustainable practices.
Our Certifications
Our certifications are in line with our standards
- R2: Responsible recycling.
- ISO 14001: Environmental management.
- ISO 9001 QMS: Quality management.
- OHSAS SIS 18001: Health and safety standards.
- OSHA 30: Workplace safety standards.
See How We Work
Read our case studies to get more details about our work and the solutions we provide:
- Sprint Norcross Data Center
- Moderne Glass
- BASF Data Center
- Former Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Data Center
Our clients understand the importance of safely dismantling and shutting down a data center. We handle every project with professionalism and responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Data Center Decommissioning?
Data Center Decommissioning is the process of dismantling a data center’s infrastructure when it is no longer in use. When the equipment becomes unusable, a decommissioning process is necessary to remove the infrastructure in an organized, safe, and correct manner.
- What does Data Center Decommissioning consist of?
A comprehensive data decommissioning plan involves several processes. It includes the removal of IT equipment and infrastructure, data erasure, the recycling or disposal of hardware in an environmentally safe manner, documenting and reporting all actions, and recovering assets by reselling or recycling. As you can see, there is more than just unplugging things.
- What are the benefits of hiring a decommissioning data center service?
One of the reasons why it’s a good idea to hire a data center decommissioning service is to improve security and protect the business from security breaches. Another reason is to comply with regulations. Professional decommissioning services adhere to rigorous standards for data management and disposal. Moreover, decommissioning data centers can prevent your business from wasting money on energy consumption and maintenance of old data centers. Finally, professionals can help reduce the environmental impact by applying recycling processes.
- What are the steps of Data Center Decommissioning?
The first step in decommissioning a data center is to conduct an inventory. Everything needs to be documented to know what we are dealing with. It is important to map dependencies and develop a plan. After that, the data is erased and destroyed. Then, it is necessary to disconnect and remove the equipment, including deinstalling the servers, removing cables, switches, racks, and other equipment. All of this is carefully documented. The final step is the disposal. The assets can be sold or recycled, and a final report is handled.
- When do I have to hire Data Center Decommissioning services?
You should consider hiring data center decommissioning services when facing infrastructural changes, during a cloud migration, when data centers are being combined or relocated, when infrastructure needs to be replaced, or to comply with high security standards.
Have more questions? Contact our team of experts.
Ready to Decommission?
Contact us today and tell us how we can help you!
- Telephone: 610-668-2650
- Email: info@quantumtechnology.net
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Quantum Technology has a long standing commitment to help businesses conserve cash by earning money for liquidated assets, while providing a pathway to discharge these assets in an environmentally responsible manner.
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The Complete Package
- When you work with Quantum Technology, you are getting professional service and a team that will handle your needs from start to finish.
- We can help you with lab decommissioning, data center decommissioning, or office space closure in an environmentally safe way.
- In most cases, Instead of costing you money, we will pay you
- Because we bring integrity to our work, you can always trust that you will be taken care of.
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