Asset lifecycle management (ALM)

Iron Mountain provides a comprehensive IT asset lifecycle management solution designed to protect your data and brand reputation. Our process establishes a secure, documented chain of custody from the moment your assets are collected. We manage the entire IT asset lifecycle, from initial deployment to final disposition. This approach mitigates the significant risks associated with data exposure and environmental non-compliance, ensuring your organization's sensitive information is handled with care at every stage.

Our services provide a consistent and defensible process.

• We manage logistics with a secure chain of custody, using vetted employees and sealed transportation for asset protection.
• Our facilities provide secure storage and processing of your IT equipment, with access controls and 24/7 monitoring.
• We perform data sanitization that is verified to NIST 800-88 and other global standards, providing serialized certificates of destruction for every asset.
• You receive transparent and detailed reporting through our online portal, giving you full visibility and supporting your compliance requirements.

A partnership with us for your asset lifecycle management needs helps keep your data remains secure and your company compliant. Automating requests through our online interface, our asset disposal services streamline the retirement of IT equipment, reducing the internal burden on your teams. We provide detailed reporting suitable for audits and help you recover value from your old assets through secure remarketing channels. Our programs are designed to support your secure IT asset disposition and sustainability goals, creating a complete lifecycle management solution.

Our IT asset lifecycle management services are built to handle complex logistics for businesses of any size. We simplify your IT equipment lifecycle management by creating a unified and efficient workflow. This allows your team to focus on strategic initiatives rather than coordinating complex logistics for your asset life cycle.

We have the infrastructure to manage your IT lifecycle service needs at scale.

• We provide imaging and configuration services as well as deployment so that new IT assets arrive at your locations ready for immediate use by your employees.
• Our teams manage coordinated retrievals of retired assets from multiple office locations, ensuring a consistent and secure process nationwide.
• We offer secure, temporary storage for new or retired assets, providing overflow capacity during large-scale transitions or office moves.
• Our experts can manage complex data center decommissioning projects, ensuring sensitive equipment is handled securely and project timelines are met.

Choosing Iron Mountain as your partner provides access to a robust network designed for security and efficiency. We develop a lifecycle management plan that aligns with your specific operational needs and timelines. Our contract services offer the flexibility to scale up or down as your business requirements change. We deliver a complete solution that controls costs, protects data, and makes certain your IT asset lifecycle is managed professionally from start to finish.

Yes, we provide secure IT asset remarketing as a core component of our asset lifecycle management solution. The primary goal is to help your business recover the maximum possible value from retired assets. We evaluate each device to determine its potential resale value based on condition, age, and current market demand. This process turns your retired hardware from a liability into a revenue source, improving the return on your initial investment.

Our remarketing services are integrated into a secure workflow.

• We securely erase all data from assets before they are evaluated for resale, ensuring your information is protected throughout the process.
• Our detailed testing and grading process accurately assesses the functional and cosmetic condition of each asset to maximize its market value.
• We leverage a global network of buyers to find the best resale channel for your equipment, whether through wholesale or direct-to-consumer sales.
• You receive a transparent share of the revenue generated from the sale of your assets, which is documented in detailed financial reporting.

Our service extends beyond simple disposal. We focus on creating a circular economy for your IT hardware, which also supports your corporate sustainability goals. The detailed inventory and financial data we provide can be integrated with your own systems, giving your ALM analyst clear visibility into the program's success.

IT asset lifecycle management, or ALM, is the strategic process of managing a company's information technology assets from procurement to retirement. This framework provides visibility and control over the entire IT asset lifecycle. A successful lifecycle management solution enables technology resources to be utilized efficiently and disposed of securely. It transforms IT hardware from a simple operational expense into a managed portfolio of assets with measurable value and risk profiles.

A complete ALM program includes several distinct stages.

• The cycle begins with asset procurement and deployment, where technology is purchased and integrated into the business environment for employee use.
• The maintenance phase involves managing, upgrading, and servicing assets during their operational life to maximize their utility and performance.
• The final retirement stage consists of securely removing assets from service, destroying all data, and reselling or recycling the hardware responsibly.

An effective asset life cycle planning strategy is essential for modern business. It directly impacts financial performance by optimizing technology spend and preventing unnecessary purchases. It also forms a critical part of a company's security posture by ensuring sensitive data is not exposed on retired equipment..