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Choosing the Right Partner for Data Center Decommissioning Services

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As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, businesses are constantly upgrading their infrastructure and migrating to more modern data centers. This ongoing evolution often necessitates the decommissioning of existing data centers to make way for the new. However, decommissioning a data center is no small task. It requires meticulous planning, strategic execution, and expertise to ensure a smooth transition while mitigating risks. In this article, we will delve… Read More

What Happens to IT Equipment During Data Center Decommissioning?

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E-waste is the major focus of data center decommissioning, but more thought needs to be given to mechanical and electrical equipment such as generators. When it comes to the end of life and decommissioning of a data center, the focus often turns to IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) and what to do with IT hardware. This is important as there are numerous compliance requirements around IT hardware containing sensitive information. The… Read More

Data Center Decommissioning Checklist – 7 Steps

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Data center decommissioning can be a huge undertaking. It’s a complex process spread over many systems involving multiple pieces of high-value equipment. The consideration of emergency power and cooling systems add extra levels of complexity to the decommissioning and building shutdown process. State, federal and local regulations must be followed. Each system has a separate set of guidelines and requires a defined skill set which existing staff may not have. With Silverback’s data… Read More

How to Plan for Data Center Decommissioning

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About the only thing harder than building a data center is dismantling one. The potential for disruption of business is much greater with data center decommissioning than with construction. A case in point, the decommissioning of the Titan supercomputer at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), reveals just how complicated the process can be. More than 40 people were involved with the project, including staff from ORNL, supercomputer manufacturer Cray, and… Read More

COVID-19 and Minimizing Data Center Risk

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As the COVID-19 response moves in and out of various phases, companies are moving from updating their response plans to implementing them. Each organization is different, and responses vary based on site environment, the number of COVID-19 cases in the area and government-mandated restrictions. One thing all companies hold in common, though, is their priorities: the health and safety of their staff, partners and customers; business continuity; and compliance with… Read More