SINGAPORE (July 31, 2023) – SK Tes, a world leader in IT lifecycle solutions, has announced a significant multimillion-dollar investment to expand its footprint and team in the data center sector.
This financial commitment focuses on enhancing infrastructure and recruiting experienced talent, reinforcing SK Tes' dedication to delivering world-class data center retirement services.
SK Tes Americas General Manager Bill Vasquez highlighted the company's existing capabilities and vision: "SK Tes' global footprint and scale are ideal for fully supporting the data center space, from edge computing to large hyperscale decommissioning projects."
Central to this investment is a dedicated, purpose-built facility in Virginia. The 128,000 sq. ft. site will be exclusively designed for ITAD data center asset processing, covering all aspects of retirement, including decommissioning, testing/repair, data sanitization, and disposition.
In addition to infrastructure, SK Tes has assembled a specialized team of experts in hyperscale data center operations. Expected to grow to 50 members by year-end, this team will focus on executing and refining these enhanced services.
Eric Ingebretsen, SK Tes' Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized the strategic importance of this investment: "Processing and dispositioning data center assets globally has long been a core competency for SK Tes. This investment allows us to scale from processing 5,000 drives at a time to handling 100,000 drives simultaneously, requiring a fundamentally different approach."
Vice President of Hyperscale Remarketing Keith Layton added, "In my 27 years in the secondary IT resell market, I have never seen such volatility. With a true global presence, SK tes is uniquely positioned to navigate market fluctuations, expand in the U.S. hyperscale sector, and provide world-class services to our global customers."
This investment not only underscores SK Tes' commitment to top-tier ITAD solutions but also serves as a scalable global model for data centers. The approach being implemented in the U.S. will guide similar expansions across SK Tes' international markets.
