The New Data Centre Challenge

Today’s IT leaders are under pressure to do more with less; modernise ageing infrastructure, cut carbon emissions, manage legacy workloads, and support cloud-first strategies, all without compromising resilience or compliance.

Can legacy OEMs or IT resellers really support that agenda? Or is it time to rethink what infrastructure partnerships should look like?

RTK’s modular Data Centre Optimisation framework offers a smarter path, one built to accelerate transformation, whether your future is fully cloud-native, hybrid, or still grounded in on-premise.

The Infrastructure Procurement Dilemma

1. OEMs: Reliable but Rigid

Trusted, but rigid. OEMs offer factory-fresh equipment, high reliability, and tight vendor ecosystems. But that control comes at a cost:

  • Locked refresh cycles and contract terms
  • High CapEx and pressured upgrades
  • Minimal support for sustainability or resale value

2. IT Resellers: Cost-Effective but Risky

Low-cost, fast-moving, but risky. Resellers source used or surplus kit at discounted rates. But offer:

  • Little to no SLA or compliance guarantees
  • Zero ESG visibility or reporting
  • Siloed procurement with operational friction

3. RTK: A Smarter, Modular Partner

RTK delivers a modular approach to infrastructure, designed to maximise lifecycle value, compliance, and performance:

  • Enterprise-grade hardware (new or refurbished) with full warranty
  • Flexible support via Enterprise Maintenance TPM
  • ESG-embedded services including ITAD, CO₂ tracking, and ethical logistics
  • EOSL management that supports hybrid and cloud-native transformation

Why RTK? We let you choose what matters. From hardware and support to secure data erasure, all backed by governance and built to evolve with your IT strategy.

RTK vs OEM vs Broker: Side-by-Side

CapabilityOEMResellersRTK
Hardware Flexibility❌ Locked Lifecycle⚠️ Ad Hoc Supply✅ Modular & EOSL Support
SLA & Support✅ (Costly)❌ None✅ Enterprise TPM
ESG & Sustainability⚠️ Partial✅ Embedded ITAD & CO₂ Profiling
Data Decommissioning⚠️ Limited✅ Secure, Certified Process
Procurement Agility❌ Fixed CapEx✅ Discount Sourcing✅ Flexible + Software Licensing
Transformation-Ready❌ Product-Centric❌ Opportunistic✅ Strategic Infrastructure Partner

Inside the RTK Data Centre Optimisation Framework

Hardware Procurement

  • Modular, not manufacturer-led
  • Access new and refurbished hardware with warranties
  • Supports like-for-like refresh without overhauls
  • Avoids unnecessary refreshes

Multi-Vendor Support

Sustainability Services

  • Certified ITAD and ethical redeployment
  • CO₂ tracking and ESG reporting for audit-ready documentation

DC Decommissioning & Data Erasure

  • Full audit trail for every asset
  • On-site or off-site certified erasure
  • Resale value reinvested into modern technologies

Software & Licensing

  • Vendor-agnostic licence provisioning
  • Aligns to hybrid or cloud-native architectures
  • Reduces renewal bloat and licence overspend

Should My Team Care About This?

If your business is navigating any of the below, RTK’s approach delivers measurable impact:

  • Complex cloud migrations with ageing infrastructure
  • Pressure to deliver ESG and CO₂ reporting
  • Escalating support and hardware refresh costs
  • High data governance risk at decommission
  • Slow vendor response to shifting IT priorities

Your Infrastructure. Your Terms.

OEMs offer product. IT resellers offer price.

RTK offers partnership: modular, governed, and transformation-ready.

With a bespoke DC optimisation approach, you can mix and match exactly what you need, whether you’re extending or reducing your current setup or planning your final exit from on-premise.

Ready to Rethink Your Infrastructure Strategy?

You don’t need to choose between budget, compliance, and performance.

Choose RTK.
Arrange a discovery call with a DC Optimisation Engineer now.