Case Study: How ITAD Helped a Biotech Cloud Migration with $1.2M in Hardware Value Recovery
A cloud provider was working with a biotech company exploring a shift from on-premise infrastructure to the cloud. The biotech company’s specialized workloads required GPU cloud computing, which raised concerns about cost. To strengthen the proposal and ease the transition, the cloud provider introduced hardware buyback and ITAD services with an initial $1 million valuation to help offset cloud spend and move the project forward.
Client Snapshot
- Industry: Biotech Company
- Scope: Decommissioning of on-premise infrastructure and closure of a colocation data center as part of the biotech company’s transition to GPU-based cloud computing
- Timeline: Approximately 5 months to complete the cloud migration
- Outcome: $1.2 million in hardware value recovered to help offset the first 12 months of cloud spend and complete decommissioning of on-prem hardware
How the Cloud Provider Leveraged ITAD
- Helped fund cloud spend & migrations by recovering value for on-prem hardware that would no longer be used once moved to the cloud
- On-site decommissioning and de-racking with a in-house ITAD team
- Full chain of custody, secure disposal, and on-site wiping complete with serialized certificates of data destruction
The ITAD Solution
Analyze Assets for Buyback Quote For Proposal
The client’s on-premise hardware was assessed to identify potential buyback value. The estimated $1 million value was used by the cloud provider to strengthen their bid and help secure the project with the client.
Site Assessment & Audit
A full audit of all assets by make, model, and serial number was conducted onsite on behalf of the cloud provider. The process uncovered an additional $200,000 in hardware value, bringing the total to $1.2 million.
Secure Packaging & Transport
The hardware was sealed, palletized, and transported to the R2v3 facility for processing.
Certified Data Wipe
Blancco software was used to erase all sensitive data, ensuring full compliance.
Documentation Provided
The client received certificates of destruction and recycling, data sanitization reports, an inventory report, and settlement recovery report.
Flexible Options
Our services give you the freedom to negotiate the best deal for you and your clients including outright purchase, varied consignment splits, or trade-in credits.
The Results
The cloud provider needed to find a reliable partner to leverage ITAD services for their client and ultimately win the project.
$1.2 million hardware credit applied toward cloud migration funding the first year of cloud spend
Cloud provider secured the contract with the biotech client
Secure and compliant decommissioning with safe data handling
Client moved from on-prem to cloud
The roadmap to your
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If you are moving to the cloud or working with a client who is, we’ll help identify hardware that can offset costs and review the timeline and compliance requirements with you.
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Receive a tailored ITAD plan with value recovery estimates and a service model that works for you, whether that’s on-site support or secure shipping.
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Approve the scope and schedule your pickup(s). Our in-house ITAD team manages the rest, supporting a smooth transition to the cloud.
The Advantages of ITAD for Cloud Migrations
- Offset cloud migration costs by recovering value from legacy hardware
- Clear on-prem hardware to support faster cloud migration
- Ensure a full chain of custody from pickup to processing
- Maintain compliance with data privacy and R2v3 standards
- Stay audit-ready with full documentation and reporting
- Minimize environmental impact through responsible recycling
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