{"id":27664,"date":"2025-04-28T12:12:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T16:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=27664"},"modified":"2025-04-29T11:24:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T15:24:46","slug":"what-data-centre-decommissioning-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/what-data-centre-decommissioning-means\/","title":{"rendered":"What Data Centre Decommissioning Means"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17002302\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2088404\/episodes\/17002302-48-what-data-centre-decommissioning-means.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17002302&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The often-invisible backbone of our digital world, the physical infrastructure of data centers, carries significant environmental weight when it reaches the end of its operational life. This podcast episode delves into the crucial yet frequently overlooked process of data center decommissioning. Mark Petrie from Quantum Lifecycle Partners sheds light on the complexities involved as organizations increasingly migrate to the cloud due to the demands of artificial intelligence and the need for technology refreshes, all while navigating cybersecurity concerns. This shift generates a constant stream of retired IT equipment, laden with both valuable materials and <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/think-computers-cell-phones-contain-sensitive-data-better-think\/\">sensitive information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cloud migration and AI growth increase data center decommissioning, requiring secure and responsible handling.<\/li>\n<li>Successful migration needs careful planning: application mapping, prioritized steps, and contingency plans.<\/li>\n<li>Choose certified partners (NAID for security, R2v3 for environment) for responsible decommissioning.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/exploring-the-black-market-of-e-waste\/\">Proper handling<\/a> enables <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/sustainable-mobile-device-lifecycle-management-minimizing-environmental-impact-and-improving-corporate-social-responsibility\/\">circular economy<\/a> benefits: mineral recovery, reduced impact, and potential returns.<\/li>\n<li>Explore resources like Quantum Lifecycle Partners for secure, sustainable technology transitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n<p>If you like our podcasts, please leave us a review on Spotify or Apple or wherever you get your podcasts from.<br \/>\nWant to be a guest on <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/why-do-certifications-matter\/\">The Circular Future<\/a> podcast? 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