AIT delivered a seamless, secure relocation for Synchronoss’ entire data center, ensuring data protection, hardware integrity, and sustainable recycling across state lines.
State-Wide Data Center Relocation
AIT’s white-glove relocation service managed the full move from Virginia to Pennsylvania, including professional de-racking, wrapping, secure transport with Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) protocols, and seamless reinstallation—protecting hundreds of critical devices with zero damage or downtime.
Certified Data Destruction Guarantee
Every data-bearing device was identified, removed, and destroyed in strict compliance with NIST 800-88 and IEEE 2883-2022 standards. Synchronoss received complete Certificates of Destruction, eliminating risk of data breaches and meeting the highest security requirements.
Responsible Electronics Recycling
AIT’s R2-certified recycling process ensured all obsolete or broken equipment was responsibly de-manufactured, sorted, and recycled. Valuable materials were recovered for reuse, supporting Synchronoss’ environmental commitments and reducing e-waste sent to landfills.
Overview
As a global leader in cloud solutions and telecommunications, Synchronoss depends on secure, reliable infrastructure to serve its customers. When it came time to relocate an entire data center from Virginia to Pennsylvania, the company faced a critical challenge: move hundreds of devices without damage or downtime, ensure complete data security, and meet sustainability goals through responsible recycling.
To manage this complex project, Synchronoss partnered with AIT Enterprise Recycling. Through white-glove relocation services, certified data destruction, secure chain-of-custody transport, and R2-certified recycling, AIT delivered an integrated, end-to-end solution that protected data, minimized risk, and supported environmental responsibility.
Client: Synchronoss
Location: Virginia to Pennsylvania (U.S.)
Services: Data Center Relocation, Certified Data Destruction, Secure Chain-of-Custody Transportation, Responsible Electronics Recycling
Challenge
As a global cloud and telecommunications provider, Synchronoss needed to relocate its entire data center from Virginia to Pennsylvania without disrupting operations. This mission-critical move required a secure, streamlined process that addressed multiple high-stakes challenges simultaneously.
Hundreds of servers and devices had to be carefully de-installed, transported, and reinstalled with zero damage or downtime. Sensitive data stored on physical devices demanded destruction to the highest security standards to prevent breaches and ensure regulatory compliance. Synchronoss was also committed to environmental responsibility, seeking an R2-certified recycling solution for obsolete or broken equipment.
Additionally, the entire process had to maintain an unbroken chain-of-custody to protect valuable assets in transit and deliver complete accountability from start to finish.
Hardware Protection: Safely de-racking, wrapping, transporting, and reinstalling hundreds of critical devices without damage.
Data Security Compliance: Ensuring all storage devices were identified and destroyed according to strict NIST 800-88 and IEEE 2883-2022 standards.
Sustainable Recycling: Responsibly processing outdated or broken equipment through R2-certified recycling practices.
Secure Chain-of-Custody: Maintaining full asset tracking and LOTO protection to prevent loss, theft, or unauthorized access during transit.
Solution
To meet these challenges, Synchronoss partnered with AIT Enterprise Recycling for a seamless, end-to-end data center relocation solution designed to protect assets, ensure data security, and support sustainability goals.
AIT provided comprehensive white-glove relocation services, carefully de-racking, wrapping, and padding hardware to prevent damage during transit. Transportation was fully secured with Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) protocols and asset-level tracking to maintain an unbroken chain-of-custody.
AIT also delivered certified data destruction exceeding NIST 800-88 and IEEE 2883-2022 standards, ensuring all sensitive data was permanently destroyed with full documentation. Finally, all obsolete or broken equipment was responsibly recycled through R2-certified processes, minimizing environmental impact and supporting Synchronoss’ sustainability commitments.
White-Glove Relocation Services: Professional de-racking, protective wrapping, and seamless reinstallation of hundreds of critical devices, minimizing risk of damage or downtime.
Secure Chain-of-Custody Transportation: Lock Out/Tag Out protocols and asset-level tracking on all vehicles, ensuring complete accountability and protection of proprietary assets.
Certified Data Destruction: Complete identification and destruction of all data storage devices, exceeding NIST 800-88 and IEEE 2883-2022 standards, with detailed Certificates of Destruction provided.
Responsible Electronics Recycling: R2-certified recycling of obsolete and broken equipment, reducing landfill waste and recovering valuable materials to support environmental goals.
Integrated, End-to-End Management: AIT delivered a single-vendor solution, streamlining planning, logistics, data security, and recycling into one cohesive process for maximum efficiency and peace of mind.