The world of technology moves lightning fast, which means replacement of critical infrastructure occurs regularly. For data center owners and operators, this turnover presents not only a security risk but lost revenue, sustainability challenges, and confusion over what the process is. What are the best practices and what should owners and operators consider?

First, owners should take an active role in the IT asset destruction (ITAD) process itself. A primary component is throughput, which means owners should monitor their equipment assets to ensure they don’t lose money due to depreciation.