What, Why and When | Everything You Need to Know About Techbuyer’s Decommissioning Service

“Is it DEFINITELY this cable?!”???

10 seconds later the entire server room and office was down…?

Does this sound familiar? Removing redundant equipment can throw up a series of unforeseen problems – but you don’t have to face them alone!??

This is where an experienced partner can take the pain, panic and problems out of decommissioning and? renewing your infrastructure.???

Firstly, What Exactly is a Decomissioning Service???

The service kicks off with a thorough site audit to ensure everything will be removed efficiently. They handle the complete removal of devices, components and peripherals, and also meticulously sanitise all data-bearing hardware. Plus, if you need new equipment, they’ve got implementation covered to keep downtime to a minimum.??

But what exactly do you get when you use Techbuyer’s decommissioning service???

What does a Decomissioning Service Entail???

1. Planning the Logistics?

First things first, we’ll dive into the specifics of your data centre. We’ll chat about building access, location, and the exact equipment that needs to be removed—right down to the quantity, condition, brand, and age. If any special measures are needed, like raising floor access or using stair climbers for those hefty items, we’ll sort that out too.?

2. Planning Downtime?

If your decommissioning project requires system downtime, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. We’ll help your organisation power down smoothly and get everything back up and running as quickly as possible. Plus, we’ll provide any risk assessments or methods needed to ensure everything goes off without a hitch.?

3. Professional Removals and Implementation?

We’re experts at handling all your electrical connections, whether it’s AC or DC power, networking, or temporary power supplies. We ensure that all data centre hardware is safely disconnected. And if you need contractors to tackle those tricky batteries or complex systems, we’ve got that covered too. All equipment will be removed to our R2v3 accredited facilities where it will be refurbished, reused or ethically recycled to ensure that no equipment ends up in landfill.??

Where needed, we will then look to implement your new equipment to get your systems back up and running!??

4. Data Sanitisation?

Following its arrival, but before it goes for reuse, your equipment will be data sanitised to the highest standard, removing any and all information? from the devices and components to protect your business. This keeps you fully compliant with GDPR and protects your organisation against data breaches.??

The above downtime incident won’t have been an isolated incident experienced by our partners and clients and highlights the importance of planning when it comes to decommissioning equipment.???

When to Use a Decommissioning Service?

Decommissioning is one of the solutions that Techbuyer offers as part of our Buyback and Data Centre Services, alongside IT Asset Disposition and E-waste Recycling. We recommend this service for those that have a substantial estate of servers, storage and networking that is being upgraded or transferred.?

A decommissioning service allows you to handle your redundant IT equipment in-line with your business priorities and potentially explore value in your surplus IT hardware.??

Find out more about our decommissioning service or contact our team for a more bespoke conversation here.?

?To Summarise?

• A decommissioning service is a comprehensive solution used to remove redundant IT equipment as painlessly as possible.??

• It can help a company to protect their data and remove equipment securely.??

• The whole process entails a bespoke site audit, equipment removal and implementation of new systems, data sanitisation as well as providing an environmentally friendly solution.??

• We recommend this service for those who need quick and hassle-free removal of equipment so as not to disturb current systems.