At Maxicom, we understand the critical importance of a thorough decommissioning process. Our end-to-end data center decommissioning service includes:
We collaborate closely with your team to design a customized decommissioning plan that fits your business's specific needs. Whether you're downsizing, relocating, or closing a facility, we provide expert guidance every step of the way, ensuring a seamless process from start to finish.
Ensuring your sensitive data is permanently erased is a top priority. We comply with Canadian privacy laws such as PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) and offer services like data wiping, disk shredding, and on-site media destruction. This ensures your data is unrecoverable, keeping your company and customer information safe.
Maxicom helps businesses recover value from their decommissioned IT assets. We offer server buyback programs for used servers, networking equipment, and storage devices. If your hardware is still functional, we’ll ensure you get the best market value for your used equipment. This not only offsets decommissioning costs but also contributes to sustainable business practices.
We safely remove all IT hardware from your facility, including racks, servers, switches, and cables. Maxicom follows environmentally responsible practices to ensure that e-waste is properly recycled in accordance with Canadian environmental regulations.
Our team can assist in dismantling physical infrastructure like server racks, cooling systems, power units, and more. We ensure the safe removal and disposal of all components.
We handle all aspects of logistics, including the safe transport of decommissioned assets. Whether you are looking to relocate certain assets or transfer them to one of our facilities for processing, we offer secure transport solutions across Canada.
Maxicom is a Canadian company with deep knowledge of the local market. We understand the specific needs of Canadian businesses and offer services tailored to their unique requirements.
Canadian businesses must comply with PIPEDA and other data privacy regulations. We ensure that all decommissioning processes meet or exceed regulatory standards, providing peace of mind that your data is securely handled.
Our comprehensive approach means we manage the entire decommissioning process for you. From planning and asset removal to data destruction and recycling, we ensure a hassle-free experience for our clients.
We follow eco-friendly e-waste recycling practices in line with Canadian environmental guidelines. This helps your business minimize its environmental impact and meet corporate sustainability goals.
Whether you're based in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, or any other city across Canada, Maxicom offers reliable, secure, and professional data center decommissioning services.
The healthcare industry in Canada is highly regulated, with strict guidelines on data handling and patient confidentiality under PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act) and PIPEDA. We specialize in securely decommissioning data centers for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations, ensuring that all personal health information is securely destroyed or erased.
The financial sector deals with sensitive data such as customer financial records and transaction details. Maxicom works with banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions across Canada to ensure secure data destruction and compliance with OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions) guidelines and PIPEDA regulations, safeguarding confidential financial information.
Canadian universities, colleges, and other educational institutions often handle significant amounts of personal data on students and faculty. We provide decommissioning services to educational institutions to ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations. This includes the proper disposal of student data, research materials, and academic records, in accordance with Canadian privacy standards.
Maxicom partners with various government bodies and public sector organizations across Canada to assist in decommissioning data centers that serve critical public functions. We adhere to strict data privacy protocols to ensure the secure handling and destruction of government records and other sensitive information.
The Canadian telecommunications sector requires robust data security and infrastructure management. Maxicom helps telecom companies manage the decommissioning of large-scale data centers and IT infrastructure while ensuring compliance with CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) guidelines. We assist in dismantling telecom hardware and securely disposing of data related to customer communications and networks.
Retailers and e-commerce businesses handle vast amounts of consumer data, from personal identification to payment information. As these companies upgrade or consolidate their data centers, Maxicom ensures secure data destruction and hardware removal, helping businesses comply with PCI DSS standards (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and Canadian privacy laws.
Maxicom’s data center decommissioning process is designed to ensure a seamless transition for your business while maintaining data security, compliance, and sustainability. Here is a detailed breakdown of our end-to-end process:
The process begins with an in-depth consultation to understand your specific requirements and objectives. Our team conducts a thorough assessment of your existing data center infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment, storage devices, and any critical business systems. This step allows us to tailor the decommissioning plan according to your business needs, whether you are downsizing, relocating, or fully retiring a facility.
After the assessment, we develop a customized decommissioning plan that outlines each step of the process. This includes timelines, resource allocation, and key milestones to ensure minimal disruption to your business operations. The plan will also address data security measures, hardware handling, and any compliance requirements specific to your industry.
If your business requires the migration of data to a new infrastructure or cloud-based solution, we assist in creating secure data backup and migration plans. This ensures that critical business data is safely transferred before the decommissioning process begins.
One of the most critical steps is ensuring that all sensitive data is permanently and securely erased from your decommissioned assets. We offer industry-leading data wiping services that comply with Canadian data protection regulations, including PIPEDA and sector-specific laws like PHIPA.
Maxicom is committed to environmentally responsible decommissioning. Once your data center hardware has been removed, we ensure that all equipment is either recycled or disposed of in compliance with Canadian environmental laws. We partner with certified e-waste recycling facilities to ensure that any components that can’t be reused are properly handled, minimizing their impact on the environment. This step also helps businesses meet their corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.
Once the decommissioning process is complete, Maxicom provides a comprehensive report detailing all aspects of the project, including: A full inventory of assets removed, Data destruction certificates, Environmental impact reports for any recycled materials, Asset buyback details, This documentation serves as proof of compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring that your business has met all necessary data security and environmental standards.
We offer ongoing support following the decommissioning process, including consulting on future IT needs, cloud migration, or data center optimization. If your business is transitioning to a new infrastructure, our team is available to assist in planning and implementing the next phase of your IT strategy.
Maxicom Global Canada is a reputable provider of professional datacenter decommissioning solutions that guarantee data security and environmental sustainability, all at a reasonable cost. Our team comprises of knowledgeable specialists who will provide you with complete solutions, minimizing potential risks, and ensuring a seamless workflow from start to finish. With our services, you can expect to get maximum value for your investments. Partner with Maxicom Global Canada today for decommissioning services that are tailored to exceed industry standards.