Marcus Holt

Marcus Holt is Compare ITAD's Senior Industry Editor, covering vendor assessments, marketplace mechanics, verification standards, and the operator-facing layer of the IT asset disposition industry. The byline is a pen name for Compare ITAD's editorial team, not an individual reviewer.

IT Asset Disposition: A Complete Guide for Businesses

IT Asset Disposition: A Complete Guide for Businesses

Data Center Decommissioning in Georgia: Local Compliance and Asset Recovery

Cloud Migration Data Center Shutdown: Complete Asset Disposition Checklist

Cloud Migration Data Center Shutdown: Complete Asset Disposition Checklist

Tier III Data Center Decommissioning: Maintaining Uptime During Transition

Tier III Data Center Decommissioning: Maintaining Uptime During Transition

Edge Data Center Retirement: Managing Distributed Asset Disposition

Edge Data Center Retirement: Managing Distributed Asset Disposition

Modular Data Center Decommissioning: Faster Teardown, Better Asset Recovery

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Data Center Construction: Building a New Data Center and Retiring Old

Building a new data center requires planning for old equipment retirement. Learn ITAD strategies, compliance requirements, and asset recovery options in data center

A modern enterprise data center with servers and networking equipment.

Enterprise Data Center Shutdown: Asset Recovery and Disposal Planning

Complete guide to enterprise data center shutdown planning, covering asset recovery, disposal strategies, and decommissioning best practices for enterprises.

Hyperscale data center with servers

How to Decommission Hyperscale Data Centers Without Disruption

Learn how to decommission hyperscale data centers effectively without disrupting operations. Expert strategies for seamless transitions.

Modern data center with IT asset managers overseeing decommissioning process.

Data Center Decommissioning Guide for IT Asset Managers

Master data center decommissioning with proven strategies for IT asset managers. Learn risk mitigation, compliance requirements, and cost-effective execution steps.

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Hard Drive Destruction: Methods, Costs, and When to Choose Each

Compare hard drive destruction methods—shredding, degaussing, crushing—with costs and compliance requirements to choose the right approach for hard drive destruction.

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Data Center Decommissioning Cost: A Realistic Breakdown

Explore realistic data center decom cost breakdowns for enterprise budgeting, including labor, logistics, compliance, and asset recovery expenses.

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Colocation Decommissioning: When You're Leaving Someone Else's Data

Learn actionable steps for colocation decommissioning when leaving someone else's data center, from planning to final asset disposition. Understand the importance

A modern data center during the decommissioning process

How to Evaluate Data Center Decommissioning Companies

Learn how to evaluate data center decommissioning companies for large data center projects with actionable criteria, vendor assessment steps, and expert insights.

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Data Center Asset Disposal: From Decommissioned Hardware to Final

Learn about data center asset disposal from decommissioned hardware to final disposition, ensuring compliance and security throughout the process.

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Data Center Decommissioning Services: What's Included, What's Extra

Explore what's included in data center decommissioning services, from asset removal to data destruction, plus negotiation strategies for optimal outcomes.

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Data Destruction Companies: How to Evaluate Vendors Beyond

Learn how to evaluate data destruction companies thoroughly, focusing on key factors beyond marketing claims to ensure effective vendor selection.

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On-Site Shredding: When Mobile Hard Drive Destruction Is Worth Paying

Explore when on site shredding justifies the premium cost for your organization's hard drive destruction and data security needs.

Various methods of hard drive data destruction

Hard Drive Data Destruction: Data Destruction Methods: Software

Compare hard drive data destruction methods for secure data removal: software wiping, degaussing, and physical destruction. Learn which method ensures secure data

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Secure Hard Drive Disposal: How to Dispose Hard Drive Securely

Learn how to securely dispose of hard drives with compliance-driven methods including data sanitization, physical destruction, and certified ITAD processes.

Iron Mountain data destruction services in a secure facility.

Iron Mountain Data Destruction: Shredding Cost and Services Guide

Compare Iron Mountain data destruction services and shredding costs. Understand pricing factors, service options, and how Iron Mountain stacks up in the ITAD industry.

Data destruction tools in a professional setting

DoD Data Wipe: DoD 5220.22-M Data Wiping and Its Relevance Today

Learn about DoD data wipe standards, specifically DoD 5220.22-M data wiping, why NIST replaced it, and its relevance in data destruction practices today.

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Data Wiping Services: Understanding Data Erasure and Differences

Learn what data wiping services accomplish, how data erasure differs from deletion, and when it's sufficient for data protection.

Different types of hard drives for disposal

Old Hard Disk Disposal: RAID Arrays and Encrypted Drives

Learn the key differences in old hard disk disposal for RAID arrays and encrypted disks, ensuring secure data destruction and compliance.

Hero image of a data center during server decommissioning

Server Decommissioning Checklist: The Discipline Inside Data Centers

Master server decommissioning checklist essentials for secure data erasure, asset recovery, and compliance in data center retirement projects.

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NAID AAA Certification: The Data Destruction Standard Explained

Explore NAID AAA certification, the leading standard for data destruction, and understand its importance in ensuring secure data handling practices.

Overview of data destruction methods in a professional setting.

What is Data Destruction? Definition, Methods, Standards

Comprehensive data destruction definition covering proven methods, industry standards, and effectiveness metrics. Learn what is data destruction and how to ensure

Enterprise buyers evaluating IT asset disposition strategies.

IT Asset Disposition: A Framework for Enterprise Buyers

Explore IT asset disposition with this framework designed for enterprise buyers, ensuring compliant and secure asset management practices.

ITAD vendor's workspace for R2 certification

How to Get R2 Certification: R2v3 Certification Process Step-by-Step

Master the R2v3 certification process with this step-by-step guide for ITAD vendors seeking how to get R2 certification and industry credibility.

Participants in a SERI R2v3 Data Representative Training session

SERI R2v3 Data Representative Training: What is R2v3 Training?

Learn what SERI R2v3 Data Representative Training involves, why it's required for R2 certification, and how it strengthens data destruction practices.