Data Center Services

setting the industry standard for security & reliability

One team. Two environments. no compromise.

Most enterprises aren’t replacing their infrastructure, they’re expanding it. Apto specializes in managing traditional and AI environments as a unified operation, so your team can move forward without leaving critical systems behind.

traditional infrastructure

Protecting your existing investment. 

Your existing servers, storage arrays, and network fabric represent years of capital investment and operational tuning. Apto applies proven lifecycle management, compliance rigor, and vendor-neutral expertise to keep your legacy environment stable and auditable — while the rest of your infrastructure evolves around it.

AI INFRASTRUCTURE

Ready for high-density, high-stakes workloads. 

GPU generations turn over fast. When it’s time to retire AI hardware, Apto manages the full disposition cycle — certified data sanitization, responsible decommissioning, and remarketing to recover maximum residual value — all with the audit trail your compliance team requires.

Apto Solutions transformed how we handle server disposition. Their custom firmware-validation reporting gave our compliance teams full confidence in data security, while their proprietary auction process recovered $8MM in value over six months — all while dramatically reducing our environmental footprint through reuse instead of recycling.

BUILT FOR EVERY STAKEHOLDER

Every department faces different priorities – we deliver them all. 

it director/infrastructure lead

Seamless execution, start to finish.

  • Structured planning & defined timelines
  • Two-person integrity audit
  • Secure chain of custody
  • Zero environment disruption

compliance & legal

The documentation your auditors expect.

  • Per-asset data destruction certificates
  • NIST 800-88r1 sanitization reporting
  • Environmental & recycling compliance records
  • HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS, and FACTA ready

finance & procurement

Turn a cost center into a recovery.

  • Asset remarketing offsets project costs
  • Transparent settlement reporting
  • Reduced total cost of ownership
  • ROI documentation for budget justification

Apto has unmatched certifications that align with the requirements of highly-regulated industries. 

Hover over each phase of the process to find more detail. 

1. planning

Setting the foundation
Define Scope & Timeline | Set Roles & Responsibilities | Identify Risks, Contingencies and Escalation Plans | Conduct Walk Through | Coordinate Arrival Times for Field Service Team and Partners | Meet Access Control Requirements 

2. onsite execution

Audited, verified, secured
Conduct Two-Person Integrity (TPI) Inventory Audit | Do Not Proceed Until Client Signoff | Drive Wipe or Shred in Supervised Environment | Perform Server Firmware Erasure with Verification Reports | Packing and Preparation for Shipping

3. chain of custody

Full visibility from door to door
Verify BOL, Driver, and Trailer | Dedicated Sealed Trucks | Tandem Drivers for Nonstop Shipping | Hidden GPS Tracker in Shipment

4. processing

Triaged for maximum recovery and recycling
Inspect Shipment at Delivery | Match with TPI Inventory Audit and Report Inconsistencies | Run All Firmware Resets and Upload Log Files for Verification | Process for Resale or Recycle Based on Market Triage | Resale Full Systems and/or Parts on Apto Auction

5. final steps

Complete documentation delivered
Settlement Reporting per Client Requirements | Produce Data Destruction and Recycling Reporting | Produce Environmental Impact Reporting | Post Project Review and Survey

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Data Center Case Study:
top five bank

Relied solely on recycling for server disposal due to concerns about firmware reset verification. Recognizing the financial and environmental advantages of reuse, they sought a better solution. See how we delivered innovative solutions that could also impact your organization.

The Complete Guide to a Smooth Decommissioning Project

Decommissioning projects – traditional, AI, or a mix of both – go smoothest when they're planned around the right questions from the start and handled by a partner ready to adjust the moment something doesn't go to plan.

Hyperscaler itad report

Apto named among the top six vendors in the latest report by Compliance Standards. This recognition reflects our deep experience in high-security data centers across the Financial, Federal, and Healthcare sectors.

apto named top data center decommissioning company

"For IT teams that prioritize auditability and stakeholder reporting, Apto offers a clear, streamlined way to track every asset from rack to recycler," says The Digital Merchant.

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