Ascent Data Decreases Environmental Footprint, Increases Efficiency and Reduces Costs With Sequoia Waste Solutions

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Data has seen immediate cost savings and operational impact as the result of a new waste and recycling program implemented through Sequoia Waste Solutions.

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Ascent Data recently engaged Sequoia for waste and recycling services after Ascent Data determined a need to reevaluate its current waste and recycling operation. The result was a waste management program that saved Ascent Data money and reduced environmental impact, even though there was already a contract in place.

"Sequoia evaluated our waste contracts and compared them to current market rates. They also reviewed our existing equipment, usage and overall needs, and then negotiated with haulers to provide a project plan and contract that further decreased our environment footprint and saved us money," said Joseph H. Jones, COO at Ascent Data. 

Sequoia Waste Solutions focuses on waste and recycling and manages it as if it were a standalone business unit.  "We drive efficiency to three phases of the waste removal process, market rate, equipment optimization and material diversion, saving companies on average 10-30 percent on their current expenditures at no cost to them," said Brian Dolan, VP of Business Development at Sequoia Waste Solutions.

Sequoia's Network Operations Center is staffed around-the-clock and through its ticketing system for service inquiries, clients receive real-time status updates via either the phone or web. "Sequoia's Online Portal allows Ascent Data to view the important data of each location-specific waste operation, including but not limited to the equipment, the breakout and amounts of materials leaving the building, monthly bills, cost reductions, trend analyses and customer service resolutions," said Jones.

"Sequoia's goal is to maximize program benefits, while minimizing our clients' time, effort and costs," said Dolan. 

About Ascent Data
Ascent Data is Pittsburgh's trusted provider for Cloud Computing solutions and Data Center services, including Colocation and Managed Services, Encryption of Data-in-Motion, Remote Digital Data Backup, and Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions.

Customer infrastructure and applications are protected in our secure, resilient, state-of-the-art SAS 70 Type II Certified data center in O'Hara Township, near Pittsburgh, PA. By outsourcing IT infrastructure to Ascent Data, companies can dramatically improve operational efficiencies and reduce business risk, as well as free up human and financial resources to focus on core business objectives. For more information, please contact the Ascent Data sales team by email at [email protected], call 866.866.6100 or visit www.ascentdata.com.

About Sequoia Waste Solutions
Sequoia Waste Solutions is a service company that comprehensively manages the waste and recycling of commercial properties. By driving efficiency to three phases of the waste removal process, market rate, equipment optimization and material diversion, Sequoia Waste Solutions increases efficiency, while reducing cost and environment impact. 
 
Sequoia Waste Solutions is the market expert for on-site and in-building waste and recycling, offering solutions as a managed service to save clients' money and time, while reporting the results. Visit www.sequoiawaste.com or call 412.968.3990. 

SOURCE Ascent Data