Technical Services
The IT professional services division of McCollister’s
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Expert-Led Data
Center Projects
From Start To Finish
Every company relies on data to function. With data breaches continually on the rise and regulatory requirements growing more stringent, following best practices for data management is fundamental for business success. While organizations may have strong data governance related to data collection and storage, proper data center migration and decommissioning are often overlooked.
For businesses who want to ensure their data center project is managed delicately, deftly, and securely, McCollister’s Technical Services (MTS) offers expertly performed IT asset disposition (ITAD) and enterprise IT services. Our reliable and highly trained technicians and project managers have the specific knowledge and equipment required to complete your project efficiently, effectively, and responsibly — a capability most logistics companies lack. We specialize in several core services: data center relocation, physical migration, consolidation, and decommissioning; cabling services within the data center; secure data destruction; tape library decommissioning; e-waste disposal; and IT enterprise new product deployment.
Our
Capabilities
At MTS, we strive to make your experience as straightforward and stress-free as possible. When you choose MTS for your data center project, we assign a dedicated project manager to oversee and manage the entire process from beginning to end. We treat each project as crucial, with a focus on information gathering, planning, execution, and post-move assistance. As part of McCollister’s nationwide logistics network, MTS also provides access to specialized transportation services, warehousing, packing, and storage across the country. By integrating our best-in-class technical services with McCollister’s logistical prowess, we provide our clients with effortless turnkey solutions designed with their individual needs in mind.
Our services include:
- On-site and remote consultation and site surveys
- End-to-end enterprise hardware relocation services
- On-site and off-site secure data destruction
- Certified green disposal with certificate of destruction (COD)
- OEM and vendor management
- Secure chain-of-custody logistics (HIPAA and ISO compliant)
- Enclosed, GPS-tracked fleet with air-ride suspension and climate control
- Armed and unarmed security escort options
- Server, storage, and network deinstallation/reinstallation
- Patch cabling (Ethernet, Fiber, Twinax, power, etc.)
- Custom crating and specialized packaging
- Secure warehouse facilities with 24/7 monitoring
- Full rack relocations
- Domestic and international logistics and reverse logistics
- Hardware storage and deployment services
- Critical and expedited shipment options
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Confidence With McCollister’s
Data centers are a critical element of modern society, interconnecting technology platforms to enable users and companies to perform a vast array of critical services that shape contemporary life. For businesses to operate successfully, they must take great care to ensure that their data is accessible and secure when they need it and appropriately destroyed when they no longer do. Partnering with a reputable and experienced technical services provider like McCollister’s for your data center projects can help instill clarity and confidence that your data—and your organization—is well-protected.
Data Center Relocation & Physical Migration
To limit any interruption in operations and frustrations, MTS utilizes an expansive network of data center technicians and project managers, who are specially trained in data center migrations and enterprise IT services. These team members work in collaboration with our logistics fleet and experienced packers, movers, and drivers; to offer a seamless, end-to-end data center migration project. We take pride in delivering a turnkey approach with due consideration given to your schedule, security concerns, OEM contracts, and business needs. By employing this model, we are confident in our ability to deliver an environment that meets all your requirements and reduce your stress throughout the process.
Secure Data Destruction
To help organizations reduce the risks and liabilities posed by improper hardware decommission and data disposal procedures, MTS offers an array of customizable on-site and off-site solutions, including wiping, degaussing, and shredding. End of life equipment and shred remains are processed in green facilities and these services come with a certificate of destruction (COD). Our services are fully auditable, meet nationally and internationally recognized standards for data protection, destruction, and disposal, and are secure from end to end to ensure integrity throughout the process. MTS can handle projects of various sizes and be your single point of contact for any decommissioning projects inside the data center. Whichever method of data destruction you choose, MTS will work with you to meet your satisfaction.
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Technical
Services
What are the risks associated with trusting an inexperienced company for my data center project?
Inexperienced providers often cause project delays, equipment damage from improper packing and handling, compliance failures, and cost overruns. They may lack the ability to conduct thorough site surveys, properly protect optics and cabling, or manage the security requirements of enterprise IT environments.
What is data center relocation?
Data center relocation refers to moving an organization’s existing data center infrastructure from one environment to another. The process can include server removal from racking, serialized inventory, secure packing with security tape, and coordinated transfer to the new location.
What is data center decommissioning?
Data center decommissioning is the process of properly disposing of IT assets that have reached end of life, according to industry standards and governmental regulations. McCollister’s Technical Services provides device removal, rack removal, cable removal, data destruction services, and ITAD buyback options.
What information do I need to gather to get a quote for data center services?
For an initial conversation, McCollister’s Technical Services needs the general scope of your project, how much material is involved, where the work will take place, and when you need it completed. Smaller projects can often be quoted through a quick email exchange; larger projects begin with a planning call.
When should I first contact McCollister’s to discuss my data center project?
As early as possible. McCollister’s Technical Services is often fully booked three or more weeks in advance, even for simple projects. Early engagement allows for site surveys, project design, and proper resource planning, maximizing safety and efficiency while minimizing business disruption.
Does McCollister’s provide certified data destruction?
Yes. McCollister’s Technical Services offers on-site and off-site data destruction services that comply with NIST 800-88 standards. Certificates of destruction are provided for every asset processed, supporting regulatory compliance and audit documentation.
Can McCollister’s handle a full data center migration to a new facility?
Yes. McCollister’s Technical Services manages end-to-end data center migrations, from pre-move site surveys and detailed project planning through physical relocation, rack-and-stack installation, cabling, and post-move verification at the destination facility.
Does McCollister’s provide IT asset disposition (ITAD) services?
Yes. McCollister’s Technical Services offers ITAD services including asset auditing, data sanitization, remarketing, and certified recycling. Buyback options are available for equipment that retains market value, helping offset decommissioning costs.