AIT’s Customized Solution Helped The Furniture Exchange Clear Over 1 Million Sq. Ft. Sustainably and Securely
Sustainability & Community Impact
AIT supported TFX’s strict recycling mission by delivering R2-certified e-waste processing and donating reusable office furniture to local communities. This approach reduced landfill waste while advancing TFX’s commitment to environmental responsibility and social good.
Certified Data Destruction Guarantee
AIT securely identified and destroyed all data-bearing devices found in IT equipment, exceeding NIST 800-88 standards. Detailed Certificates of Destruction (CoD) provided audit-ready assurance that sensitive data was fully protected and irrecoverable.
Streamlined Pickup & Logistics
AIT coordinated the end-to-end clearance of over 1 million square feet in a single, efficient operation. Their expert logistics ensured timely, organized removal of all furniture and IT assets, allowing TFX to meet tight project deadlines without sacrificing quality or compliance.
Overview
As a global leader in data center solutions, CyrusOne is committed to sustainability across all aspects of its operations. One critical component of this initiative is ensuring the secure, compliant, and environmentally responsible disposal of IT assets. Improper disposal of retired IT equipment not only contributes to e-waste but also poses significant data security and regulatory risks.
To support their sustainability goals, CyrusOne partnered with AIT Enterprise Recycling to implement a comprehensive IT asset disposition (ITAD) strategy. Through secure data destruction, certified recycling, and responsible remarketing, AIT helped CyrusOne reduce e-waste, enhance compliance, and maximize asset value recovery.
Client: CyrusOne
Location: Global
Services: IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), Certified Data Destruction, Nationwide Pickup & Logistics, E-Waste Recycling & Sustainability Reporting
Challenge
As a global data center provider, CyrusOne needed a secure, scalable, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of decommissioned IT assets across multiple locations. With data centers handling vast amounts of sensitive enterprise and customer data, improper disposal posed serious risks of data breaches and regulatory non-compliance. Additionally, environmental responsibility was a key priority, requiring a strategy that minimized e-waste and promoted sustainability. CyrusOne also faced logistical challenges, needing a nationwide pickup and tracking system to securely transport retired IT assets while maintaining full chain-of-custody documentation. Without a streamlined ITAD process, the company risked security vulnerabilities, legal penalties, and increased operational inefficiencies in managing its IT asset lifecycle.
Data Security Risks: Ensuring that sensitive data stored on decommissioned equipment was permanently destroyed to prevent unauthorized access.
Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to stringent industry and environmental regulations, including NIST 800-88, GDPR, and EPA guidelines, to avoid legal and financial repercussions.
Sustainable Disposal: Implementing environmentally responsible recycling practices to minimize e-waste and promote sustainability.
Logistics Coordination: Managing the secure pickup and transportation of IT assets across multiple data center locations worldwide.
Solution
To address these challenges, CyrusOne partnered with AIT Enterprise Recycling to implement a comprehensive IT asset disposition (ITAD) program tailored to their security, compliance, and sustainability goals. AIT provided certified data destruction services, ensuring that all data-bearing devices were wiped, degaussed, or physically destroyed in accordance with NIST 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M standards. AIT also handled the nationwide pickup and secure transportation of IT assets, utilizing GPS-tracked logistics and a documented chain of custody to ensure full accountability.
Additionally, AIT’s e-waste recycling initiatives diverted thousands of pounds of electronic waste from landfills, supporting CyrusOne’s commitment to sustainability. Finally, AIT provided detailed compliance reports, including Certificates of Destruction (CoD) and sustainability impact assessments, ensuring audit readiness and full regulatory compliance. Through this partnership, CyrusOne successfully streamlined secure IT asset disposal while reducing environmental impact.
Certified Data Destruction: AIT securely wiped or physically destroyed all data-bearing devices, adhering to NIST 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M standards, ensuring complete data eradication.
Nationwide Secure Pickup & Logistics: AIT coordinated asset collection across multiple CyrusOne locations with full documentation and GPS tracking, maintaining a secure chain of custody.
Sustainable IT Recycling: AIT processed all retired IT assets through environmentally responsible recycling programs, diverting e-waste from landfills and supporting CyrusOne’s sustainability goals.
Detailed Compliance & Sustainability Reporting: AIT provided audit-ready documentation, including Certificates of Destruction (CoD) and sustainability impact reports, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
Asset Remarketing & Value Recovery: AIT refurbished and resold viable equipment, helping CyrusOne recover value from decommissioned assets.