Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM)

Secure, sustainable hardware asset management and IT asset disposition

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End-to-end IT asset lifecycle management

Asset lifecycle management is a strategic, intentional practice – whether it be managing end-user devices or data centre equipment. Logistics and storage requirements add complexity to securely managing your IT hardware throughout its lifecycle through end of life.

Iron Mountain Asset Lifecycle Management is a world leader in secure IT asset management and is trusted by more than 90% of the Fortune 1000 for over 70 years. We deliver secure, sustainable hardware asset management and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services on a global scale. Our end-to-end services, available in over 30 countries, include best-in-class logistics and chain-of-custody, data sanitisation, and certified decommissioning, with a focus on maximising value, reuse and minimising emissions and e-waste.

What we do

We are committed to helping our customers optimise their lifecycle and the value of their IT assets, both corporate end-user devices and data centre equipment.

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End-user devices

Services that maximise the usage of end-user devices, including storage, logistics, deployment, device retrieval, refurbishment, sanitisation, reuse, and e-waste recycling.

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Data centre ITAD

Comprehensive data centre end-of-life services including secure logistics, data sanitisation, value recovery and e-waste recycling.

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Data centre ITAD & decommissioning services

Comprehensive data centre end-of-life services including data sanitisation, equipment removal, secure logistics, value recovery and e-waste recycling.

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The Iron Mountain advantage

The most secure, sustainable and scalable asset lifecycle management solutions for your corporate end-user devices and data centre assets.

Best-in-class data security
Our renowned secure chain of custody extends from our facilities to our fleet of secure trucks delivering industry-leading logistics. We also boast Teraware, a world-class data sanitisation platform that is purpose built for the enterprise, ensuring complete data destruction, meeting NIST 800-88 standards.
Advanced sustainability
With a focus on circular principles, our services maximise asset usage, promote reuse and minimise CO2 emissions and e-waste. We also deliver an Environmental Benefits Report that quantifies and highlights your contributions to your organisation’s sustainability goals.
Unmatched experience & reach
Processing more than 45 million kilograms of e-waste annually and operating in 30+ countries across 6 continents, our consistent global approach delivers reach and scale. We are a partner to some of the world’s largest hyperscalers and enterprises.

Data security and secure chain of custody

Data sanitisation

Teraware guarantees 100% sector-verified data erasure for data centre assets and end-user devices.

Onsite or offsite data destruction

Our shred vehicles are equipped with precision destruction equipment, security controls and tracking devices.

Complete, audit-ready reporting

Serialised certificates of sanitisation ensure audit-ready reporting.

*Comparing 1 ton of recycled portable electronic devices to 1 ton of portable electronic devices reused using the EPA WARM Model

Optimise the lifecycle of your IT assets to achieve maximum use and sustainability

We fully embrace the circular economy, helping our customers transition from a traditional linear supply chain model to circular alternatives. When implemented effectively, this shift delivers powerful benefits to your business that include extending the life and usage of your IT hardware and significantly reducing carbon emissions and e-waste.

Learn more about our approach to sustainability and the circular economy here:

View the 2024 ALM sustainability update

Certifications and standards

We uphold industry standards and are certified by standards-setting bodies through regular audits of our facilities and processes. To get a detailed list of all our accreditations, visit our ALM Certifications & Standards page.

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