For over two decade, TAMS has managed complex, enterprise-scale decommissioning projects across the U.S.—from safely removing tens of thousands of servers to final site clearance. We handle every step: dismantling infrastructure, securing and sanitizing data, managing logistics, and providing detailed reporting. When we’re done, your data center is ready to hand over, repurpose, or shut down—no loose ends, no guesswork.
Data center decommissioning involves retiring IT assets, clearing out infrastructure, and securing sensitive data during a shutdown or transition. At TAMS, we handle this from start to finish, making sure your data is destroyed securely and assets are either recycled or resold responsibly.
We don’t just provide data center decommissioning services—we help protect your reputation, recover value, and stay compliant.
We’ve been in the trenches of data center decommissioning for over two decades—working inside massive facilities, navigating complex timelines, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks. This isn’t new to us. Our teams know exactly what it takes to wind down operations without risk, delays, or surprises. Backed by top-tier certifications and a spotless track record, we show up ready to get it done right—whether you’re shutting down a single site or stepping out of a hyperscale footprint.
TAMS has been dedicated to protecting your data, maximizing asset value recovery, and delivering unmatched customer service since 2003. Guided by the TAMS WAY, we go beyond expectations, addressing every project need—even those not initially anticipated—to ensure a truly exceptional experience.
We don’t just break down racks and haul away hardware. TAMS delivers end-to-end coordination, responsive service, and real-time reporting. Whether you need onsite hard drive shredding, chain of custody tracking, or certificate audits, we’re already built for it—with zero data breaches and a spotless record. Our team manages the entire process, so you don’t have to coordinate a dozen vendors. It’s a one-stop, fully certified solution.
We’ve earned a reputation as one of the most trusted names in data center decommissioning. We’ve been doing it longer, with more precision, and at a higher level than most providers in the industry.
You’ll find us where the biggest data centers live—Virginia, Texas, and the Northwest. These aren’t just hot spots on a map—they’re regions where hyperscalers, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies rely on TAMS to shut down facilities the right way. We know the stakes, the standards, and how to get every last detail right—from secure removal to value recovery to airtight compliance.
We proudly highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence and adherence to the highest industry standards. Our certifications, including SERI R2v3, I-Sigma NAID AAA, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, reflect our dedication to quality management, environmental responsibility, occupational health and safety, and secure data destruction. Additionally, our data destruction processes comply with the stringent NIST-800-88 r1 guidelines, including clear and purge methods, ensuring the secure and thorough erasure of data. Our regular PCI DSS audits, performed by certified PCI QSA/ISA personnel, ensure that systems handling payment information undergo compliant secure data destruction services. These certifications and compliance measures not only demonstrate our commitment to operational excellence but also assure our clients that we meet and exceed the industry’s most rigorous benchmarks for responsible, secure and sustainable IT asset disposition.
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During decommissioning, qualified and vetted individuals securely handle and transport your data-bearing devices. All devices are then sanitized or destroyed according to industry standards, with options for on-site hard drive shredding. For full transparency, we provide certificates of destruction to verify that your data has been properly managed and disposed of.
We inspect, test, and process your retired assets for resale through a vetted network of buyers, maximizing the recovery value of usable technology. For devices that have no resale value, we focus on environmental compliance by ensuring they are handled by qualified professionals, keeping them out of landfills and minimizing environmental impact.
Timelines vary based on size and complexity, but most enterprise-scale decommissions are completed within a few days. We’ll provide a detailed project scope and schedule upfront, so there are no surprises.
Yes. We regularly coordinate with IT teams, facilities, and security to work within your access windows and minimize disruption. After-hours and weekend decommissions are part of our standard playbook.
We’re certified under NAID AAA, R2v3, ISO 9001/14001/45001, and PCI DSS, ensuring your assets and data are handled with the highest level of security, compliance, and environmental responsibility.
We securely wipe or destroy all data-bearing devices depending on condition and market value. Viable hardware is processed for resale through our buyer network—maximizing value recovery. Anything non-viable is responsibly recycled per R2v3 standards.
Absolutely. We offer on-site hard drive shredding and witnessed destruction for clients who require complete chain-of-custody control. Certificates of destruction are issued in real-time through our secure portal.
Our onsite solutions are customizable to meet your compliance requirements. We provide asset auditing and serialized tracking as part of our service, so you have a full record of what was removed, how it was handled, and where it went next.
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