Data Center Equipment Inventory and Lifecycle Management for Investment Bank
Comprehensive IT equipment inventory and lifecycle management across 12 regional data centers for a global investment bank, establishing real-time asset visibility and optimizing $220M+ in technology infrastructure.
Incomplete Asset Visibility Across Critical Infrastructure
The global investment bank operated 12 regional data centers supporting trading platforms, risk management systems, and client-facing applications. Rapid technology refresh cycles and decentralized procurement had created significant asset tracking gaps.
22% Asset Visibility Gap
Nearly one-quarter of data center equipment lacked proper documentation, creating cybersecurity vulnerabilities and compliance risks for regulatory examinations.
Lifecycle Management Gaps
No systematic tracking of equipment age, warranty status, or end-of-life dates, resulting in unplanned failures and emergency replacements costing 3x normal procurement.
Security Compliance
FFIEC and SEC cybersecurity requirements demanded comprehensive IT asset documentation. Untracked devices posed significant security risks in the trading environment.
$18M in Stranded Assets
Significant capital tied up in decommissioned but undisposed equipment occupying valuable rack space and consuming power and cooling resources unnecessarily.
Security-First Data Center Asset Management
We implemented a comprehensive inventory and lifecycle management program with bank-grade security protocols, ensuring zero disruption to trading operations.
Security-Cleared Teams
All 42 team members underwent comprehensive background checks and security clearances. Strict data handling protocols with encrypted devices and secure communication channels throughout the engagement.
RFID & Barcode Tagging
Deployed ruggedized RFID tags on all rack-mounted equipment and barcode labels on peripheral devices. Implemented automated scanning at data center entry/exit points for real-time movement tracking.
Lifecycle Analytics
Built comprehensive lifecycle dashboards tracking warranty expiration, end-of-support dates, power consumption, and capacity utilization. Enabled predictive replacement planning and budget forecasting.
Rack-Level Mapping
Created detailed rack elevation diagrams for all 2,400+ racks across 12 data centers, documenting equipment placement, power connections, network topology, and available capacity.
Disposition Program
Identified and cataloged all decommissioned equipment for secure disposition. Coordinated certified data destruction and environmentally responsible recycling for end-of-life assets.
CMDB Integration
Integrated verified asset data with the bank's Configuration Management Database, establishing single source of truth for IT operations, change management, and incident response.
Complete Visibility and Optimized Infrastructure
The inventory and lifecycle management program delivered transformative results, establishing enterprise-wide IT asset visibility and enabling significant cost optimization.
156,000+ IT Assets Documented
Complete inventory of servers, storage arrays, networking equipment, UPS systems, and cooling infrastructure with 99.5% accuracy across all 12 data centers.
$18M in Stranded Assets Recovered
Identified and dispositioned decommissioned equipment, freeing 340+ rack units of space and reducing power and cooling costs by $3.2M annually.
100% FFIEC Compliance
Achieved full compliance with FFIEC cybersecurity assessment requirements for IT asset management, eliminating all regulatory examination findings.
Zero Trading Disruptions
Completed entire inventory with zero impact on trading operations, market data feeds, or client-facing applications through careful scheduling and coordination.
"Their team maintained the highest level of confidentiality and security awareness while working in our trading floor environment. The lifecycle management dashboards they delivered have transformed how we plan technology investments."
Project by the Numbers
Enterprise data center asset management at scale
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