Secure Data Center Decommissioning, IT Asset Disposition, and Infrastructure Removal
R2v3 Certified | NIST 800-88 Compliant | Nationwide Coverage
DES Technologies provides complete data center decommissioning services for enterprise organizations, colocation facilities, cloud providers, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, educational institutions, and government agencies.
Whether you’re relocating a data center, consolidating infrastructure, migrating to the cloud, or retiring a facility, our team provides secure, compliant, and fully documented decommissioning services designed to protect data, maximize asset value, and minimize operational risk.
What Is Data Center Decommissioning?
Data center decommissioning is the structured process of retiring, removing, sanitizing, remarketing, recycling, and documenting technology infrastructure at the end of its lifecycle.
A successful decommissioning project includes:
- Asset Discovery
- Equipment Inventory
- Secure Data Destruction
- Equipment Removal
- Asset Recovery
- Electronics Recycling
- Compliance Reporting
- Chain of Custody Documentation
DES Technologies helps organizations complete these projects securely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.
Why Organizations Decommission Data Centers
Cloud Migration
Many organizations are moving workloads to public and hybrid cloud environments.
Infrastructure Consolidation
Reduce operational costs by consolidating multiple facilities.
Technology Refresh
Replace aging infrastructure with modern equipment.
Facility Closure
Retire outdated or underutilized facilities.
Compliance & Security
Ensure retired assets are securely sanitized and documented.
Complete Data Center Services
Data Center Asset Inventory
Every successful project starts with a detailed inventory.
Services include:
- Asset Discovery
- Equipment Identification
- Serialized Tracking
- Rack Audits
- Infrastructure Documentation
Data Center Equipment Removal
Our team safely removes and transports technology assets.
Equipment includes:
Data Destruction Services
Protect sensitive information before equipment leaves your facility.
Services include:
- NIST 800-88 Sanitization
- Certified Data Erasure
- Physical Destruction
- Degaussing
- Certificates of Destruction
IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)
Secure retirement and disposition of retired technology assets.
Services include:
- Asset Tracking
- Remarketing
- Recycling
- Compliance Reporting
- Chain of Custody Documentation
Asset Recovery Programs
Many retired data center assets still retain significant market value.
We help organizations recover value from:
- Servers
- Storage Systems
- Networking Equipment
- Tape Libraries
- Enterprise Infrastructure
Equipment We Commonly Process
Enterprise Servers
- Dell PowerEdge
- HPE ProLiant
- Cisco UCS
- IBM Power
- Lenovo ThinkSystem
- Supermicro
Enterprise Storage
- NetApp
- Dell EMC
- Pure Storage
- IBM
- Hitachi Vantara
- HPE Storage
Networking Equipment
- Cisco
- Arista
- Juniper
- Aruba
- Brocade
- Dell Networking
Backup Infrastructure
- IBM Tape Libraries
- Quantum
- Spectra Logic
- Dell EMC Data Domain
- HPE StoreOnce
Data Center Infrastructure
- Racks
- Cabinets
- UPS Systems
- PDUs
- Cabling
- Cooling Equipment
Our Data Center Decommissioning Process
Phase 1: Assessment & Planning
We evaluate:
- Facility Layout
- Equipment Inventory
- Security Requirements
- Project Scope
Phase 2: Asset Inventory
Every asset is documented and tracked.
Deliverables include:
- Asset Reports
- Serial Number Tracking
- Equipment Classification
Phase 3: Data Sanitization
All data-bearing devices undergo secure destruction procedures.
Methods include:
- NIST 800-88 Sanitization
- Physical Destruction
- Degaussing
Phase 4: Equipment Removal
Equipment is disconnected, packaged, and transported.
Services include:
- Rack Removal
- Server Removal
- Storage Removal
- Network Removal
Phase 5: Asset Recovery
Marketable assets are evaluated for remarketing opportunities.
Benefits include:
- Reduced Project Costs
- Sustainability Support
- Asset Value Recovery
Phase 6: Reporting & Documentation
Clients receive:
- Certificates of Destruction
- Asset Reports
- Chain of Custody Records
- Compliance Documentation
Why Choose DES Technologies
Trusted Since 1965
Over six decades supporting enterprise technology lifecycle management.
R2v3 Certified
Industry-leading standards for security and environmental responsibility.
NIST 800-88 Compliant
Secure media sanitization and destruction procedures.
Nationwide Service Coverage
Supporting organizations across North America.
Asset Recovery Specialists
Helping organizations maximize equipment value.
Audit-Ready Documentation
Complete reporting and chain of custody records.
Industries We Serve
Enterprise Data Centers
Large-scale infrastructure refresh projects.
Colocation Providers
Facility consolidation and customer equipment retirement.
Healthcare Organizations
HIPAA-conscious data center decommissioning.
Financial Services
Mission-critical infrastructure retirement projects.
Government Agencies
Secure and compliant disposition programs.
Higher Education
Campus data center modernization projects.
Compliance & Security
DES Technologies follows industry-recognized standards for security and compliance.
Certifications
- R2v3 Certified
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 45001:2018
Standards
- NIST 800-88
- Chain of Custody Procedures
- Environmental Compliance Best Practices
Frequently Asked Questions
What is data center decommissioning?
Data center decommissioning is the process of retiring, removing, sanitizing, remarketing, recycling, and documenting technology infrastructure.
What equipment can be removed?
Servers, storage systems, networking equipment, tape libraries, racks, UPS systems, PDUs, and supporting infrastructure.
How is data protected during decommissioning?
All data-bearing devices undergo secure sanitization or destruction using documented procedures.
Can retired equipment be sold?
Yes. Many assets retain market value and may qualify for asset recovery programs.
Do you provide certificates of destruction?
Yes. Complete documentation is provided.
Can you support nationwide projects?
Yes. DES Technologies supports projects throughout North America.
Do you perform complete facility shutdowns?
Yes. We support partial and full-scale decommissioning projects.
Ready to Decommission Your Data Center?
Partner with a trusted provider for secure data center decommissioning, IT asset disposition, data destruction, and asset recovery services.
R2v3 Certified
NIST 800-88 Compliant
Nationwide Coverage
Asset Recovery Programs
Audit-Ready Reporting
We offer data center solutions for any size business.
Since 1965, our highly experienced team of equipment experts, project managers, IT asset professionals, and support staff have handled numerous successful data center projects in every major US market. From a single server rack to a warehouse sized data center consisting of thousands of IT assets, we can handle your data center needs.
Data Center Take Out
We have the technical and logistical capabilities for data center take outs. We deal with IT assets of multpile sizes, ranging from a single rack to a data center with thousands of racks and other equipment. Regardless of the requirements you’re facing, we can design a complete end-to-end solution to fit your specific needs.
Data Center Relocation
With over 50 years of experience in IT assets and data center relocations, we understand the extensive planning and highly skilled individuals it takes during this process. From begin to end, we exceed expectations in transporting sensitive data systems safely and securely.
Data Center Colocation
Data center colocation is a sharing facility that offers space with the proper power, cooling and security to host computing assets; allowing businesses to centralize their IT operations and create an efficient architecture that can ultimately reduce costs.
