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IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)’s Role in AI Data Center Scale

In this live, interactive virtual event, enterprise infrastructure leaders examine how legacy infrastructure and end-of-life decisions constrain AI data center growth, and how disciplined IT asset disposition supports faster scale with security, accountability, and reporting integrity intact.

As AI environments expand, data center teams must move quickly without introducing excess operational risk or compliance exposure. This session focuses on the role ITAD plays in enabling refresh cycles, capacity expansion, and AI readiness across enterprise environments.

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET

Duration: 45 minutes

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Why Attend

IT Asset Disposition as a Foundation for AI Data Center Scale

AI is accelerating refresh cycles, increasing infrastructure density, and compressing timelines for enterprise data center teams. In many environments, progress slows not because of new technology choices, but because legacy infrastructure and end-of-life decisions are not designed to support rapid AI scale.

This virtual event provides practical guidance for infrastructure and operations leaders navigating AI-driven growth. The focus is on how IT asset disposition impacts speed, security, and accountability across refresh cycles, and what disciplined lifecycle execution looks like in modern data center environments.

What You Will Learn

• How legacy infrastructure decisions shape AI readiness & refresh timelines
• Where end-of-life controls introduce operational and security risk
• How auditable ITAD supports infrastructure continuity at scale

What You Will Learn

• A clearer understanding of ITAD as an operational dependency for AI scale
• Practical considerations for reducing risk during accelerated refresh cycles
• Guidance you can apply to improve accountability & audit readiness

Featured Speakers

Hear From Leaders Across ITAD and Enterprise Infrastructure

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Craig Kober

Director of Enterprise ITAD, DMD Systems Recovery

Craig Kober is an IT asset disposition and infrastructure lifecycle leader with deep experience supporting enterprise data center environments through refresh, decommissioning, and transition initiatives. He works closely with infrastructure and operations teams to reduce risk, strengthen accountability, and align end of life execution with security, compliance, and business priorities. Craig brings a practical, execution focused approach grounded in real world data center operations.

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Michael Young

Director of Data Center Services, DMD Systems Recovery

Michael Young is a business technology advisor with 10 years of experience helping organizations turn complex technology decisions into clear business value. He partners with IT and business leaders to cut through noise, align investments to strategic priorities, and balance performance, cost, and risk. With a foundation in enterprise environments, Michael brings a disciplined, transparent approach focused on sustainable, long-term outcomes.

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Why ITAD Matters

ITAD Is Becoming a Critical Operational Dependency for AI Infrastructure

As AI infrastructure scales, organizations need lifecycle strategies that support speed, accountability, and operational continuity. Learn how DMD helps enterprise teams navigate secure, governed IT asset disposition at scale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the virtual event and how long is it?

This live virtual event will take place on May 27, 2026. The session is designed to be approximately 45 minutes in total. followed by a short audience Q&A.

Is this virtual event available on demand?

Yes. The session will be available on demand after the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive access to the recording following the event.

How do I access the virtual event?

Complete the registration form on this page. Once registered, you will receive confirmation and access details for the live event, as well as the on-demand recording after the session.

Who should attend this virtual event?

This session is designed for enterprise data center, infrastructure, IT operations, and IT asset management leaders responsible for hardware refresh cycles, decommissioning programs, and AI-driven infrastructure expansion.

If you are focused on scaling AI environments while reducing operational risk, maintaining auditability, and managing end-of-life infrastructure, this session is relevant to your role.

What is this session about?

This virtual event focuses on IT asset disposition (ITAD) and its role in enabling AI data center scale. The discussion examines how end-of-life decisions, decommissioning practices, and lifecycle execution impact speed, security, and accountability in modern data center environments.

What will I learn from this session?

You will learn how IT asset disposition affects AI readiness across enterprise data centers, including how legacy infrastructure decisions influence refresh timelines, operational risk, and audit outcomes.

The session covers practical considerations for executing ITAD in a way that supports AI scale without introducing security gaps or compliance exposure.

What will I leave the session with?

You will leave with a clearer understanding of ITAD as an operational dependency for AI scale, along with practical guidance you can apply to reduce risk, strengthen accountability, and support infrastructure continuity during accelerated refresh cycles.

Is this session about AI technology or AI models?

No. This session does not cover AI applications, models, or software tools. The focus is on infrastructure lifecycle management and IT asset disposition that enables or constrains AI data center scale.

What level of technical detail is covered?

The session is operational and strategic in nature. It is designed for leaders and decision makers responsible for infrastructure planning, risk management, and lifecycle outcomes rather than hands-on system configuration.

Who is hosting the virtual event?

This session is hosted by Craig Kober and Michael Young, who work with enterprise organizations on infrastructure lifecycle execution, IT asset disposition, and technology decision making within large-scale data center environments.

Is there a cost to attend?

No. Registration for this virtual event is complimentary.

What is IT asset disposition (ITAD) in a data center environment?

IT asset disposition refers to the secure, auditable process of retiring, redeploying, or disposing of IT hardware at the end of its useful life. In data center environments, ITAD plays a critical role in security, compliance, lifecycle management, and infrastructure readiness for AI scale.