Recover Data Center Space After IT Infrastructure Outsourcing
Get rid of your extra in-house data center space and equipment before you destroy your outsourcing business case.
- The growth of IT infrastructure outsourcing and server virtualization have reduced in-house data center physical space and equipment requirements, leaving organizations with more data center capacity than they need.
- Recovering data center space and liquidated excess equipment can provide significant IT cost savings.
- However, poor planning and preparation to recover the data center can result in overspending, compliance risks, and security risks.
Our Advice
Critical Insight
- Failure to recover excess data center space can destroy the financial aspect of your outsourcing business case.
- Recovery of unutilized assets is time-sensitive.
- This renovation is not a do-it-yourself project. Seek professional expertise.
Impact and Result
- Save on IT costs by downsizing your data center or selling it if you don’t need the space.
- Capitalize on the value of your excess equipment by liquidating or disposing of it before it depreciates and becomes obsolete.
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Speak With An Analyst
Get the help you need in this 1-phase advisory process. You'll receive 6 touchpoints with our researchers, all included in your membership.
- Call 1: Review your data center requirements and design
Send Info-Tech your completed Data Center Downsizing Requirements Calculation Tool to review your requirements and downsized data center design to ensure that they will meet your current and future needs.
- Call 2: Validate your financial case and decide on a course of action
With Info-Tech’s help, review the estimated costs and benefits associated with downsizing your data center to justify this project. Discuss the best time to implement this project and how the timing may impact the anticipated costs and benefits.
- Call 3: Complete and validate your business case
Review your project objectives, responsibilities, and success metrics with Info-Tech and discuss potential challenges in getting buy-in for the project.
- Call 4: Review your action plan
Review your completed Data Center Recovery Action Plan and Project Monitoring Tool with our analysts to discuss the requirements and risks associated with your project initiatives and next steps.
- Call 5: Review your selected contractors and equipment disposal strategy
Select the right contractor for your needs with Info-Tech’s help and minimize the risks associated with equipment disposal.
- Call 6: Monitor and track project success
Track your cost savings from the project and discuss next steps with Info-Tech.
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