Krest Tech Exchange helps organizations securely retire, recover, refurbish, remarket and responsibly manage surplus and decommissioned IT equipment across the full technology lifecycle.
Data security is embedded in every step — from collection through final disposition.
Maintain full asset-level visibility through collection, processing and final disposition.
Identify recoverable assets and maximize residual financial value for your organization.
Prioritize reuse and refurbishment, routing non-recoverable equipment responsibly.
From enterprise data center decommissioning to B2B surplus trading — we manage the full technology lifecycle.
End-to-end management of retired and surplus IT equipment, from secure collection through disposition and documentation.
Learn more →Data sanitization and physical destruction solutions for drives and data-bearing media with appropriate documentation.
Learn more →Professional evaluation of retired equipment for reuse and resale potential to maximize your financial recovery.
Learn more →Professional inspection, testing, grading and refurbishment of reusable IT equipment to market-ready standards.
Learn more →Structured removal and processing of servers, storage, networking and infrastructure — planned and executed professionally.
Learn more →B2B purchasing and resale of enterprise IT equipment, surplus inventory, bulk IT lots and international export trading.
View Inventory →Whether you're decommissioning a data center, retiring a fleet, or looking for enterprise surplus equipment — we're ready to help.
A U.S.-based IT asset disposition and B2B technology trading company, founded by a technology professional with three decades of hands-on experience across hardware, trading and enterprise IT services.
Krest Tech Exchange exists to help organizations manage the end of the IT lifecycle with professionalism, security and commercial discipline. We combine IT asset disposition, secure data handling, value recovery, refurbishment and B2B technology trading into one integrated solution.
Our goal is to ensure that when technology reaches the end of its organizational life, it continues its useful life elsewhere — protecting data, recovering value and extending the responsible use of technology resources.
Every asset handled with documented chain of custody and appropriate data handling procedures.
Clear, honest communication about asset values, processes and outcomes — no hidden conditions.
Extending the useful life of equipment before recycling — reducing waste and maximizing value.
Technology entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience in IT hardware, enterprise trading and technology services — now bringing that expertise to the U.S. IT asset disposition market.
"Krest Tech Exchange is built to be the ITAD and surplus technology partner that enterprise organizations can trust — bringing a global trader's commercial discipline and a technologist's product knowledge to the U.S. market."
— Kaushik G. Mehta, Founder
173 Bright Ridge Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60194 — serving the greater Chicago area, U.S. nationwide and international buyers.
Get in TouchFrom collection to remarketing — we manage every stage of enterprise IT asset disposition.
Understand equipment volumes, locations, condition and requirements.
Coordinate secure collection and transportation.
Record all assets with relevant details.
Sanitize or physically destroy data-bearing media.
Assess condition, functionality and resale potential.
Refurbish and remarket where economically appropriate.
Provide inventory, disposition and destruction records.
End-to-end management of retired and surplus IT equipment. Collection, inventory, data destruction, testing, grading, refurbishment and remarketing — with full documentation throughout. We handle the full process, allowing your organization to focus on operations.
Secure data sanitization and physical destruction solutions for hard drives, SSDs and data-bearing media. Methods include data wiping, degaussing and physical shredding where applicable. Appropriate documentation provided. Note: certifications will be prominently noted as they are obtained.
Professional evaluation of retired enterprise equipment to identify residual commercial value. Reusable assets are refurbished, tested and remarketed to qualified B2B buyers and resellers — domestically and internationally. Maximum financial recovery from your decommissioned technology.
Professional inspection, testing, cleaning, minor repair and grading of reusable IT equipment. Equipment is graded by condition (Grade A, B, C) based on cosmetic and functional assessment. Refurbished equipment is sold with accurate condition representation.
Structured decommissioning of data center infrastructure including servers, storage arrays, networking equipment, UPS systems and supporting hardware. Coordinated removal, secure transport, inventory documentation and disposition — planned to minimize operational disruption.
Coordinated transportation, collection and movement of IT assets from your location. We manage the logistics of getting equipment from site to processing — handling scheduling, packaging, transportation documentation and chain-of-custody from point of origin.
Tell us about your equipment volumes and requirements. We'll respond promptly with our recommended approach.
Request an ITAD AssessmentWe buy enterprise IT equipment, surplus inventory and decommissioned hardware. Competitive offers on quality assets.
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Whether you're looking to sell surplus equipment, buy enterprise IT assets, need IT services, or want to discuss a partnership — we respond to every enquiry personally.
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Many IT service providers in the Chicago area are staffed primarily by account managers and project coordinators — people who understand the commercial side of technology but not always the technical substance of what they are selling. At Krest Tech Exchange, the person responsible for assessing your requirements, designing your solution, and overseeing its delivery is an engineer with over 30 years of hands-on IT hardware and systems experience.
Kaushik G. Mehta, our founder, holds technical qualifications in computer technology and computer hardware. He has spent his career not just selling IT solutions but understanding them — from the physical layer of a network up through systems architecture, security policy, and cloud services. When we design a firewall policy, configure a CCTV system, or migrate your business email to Microsoft 365, we know what we are doing at every level of the stack.
This technical credibility means you get a more accurate assessment of what you need, a more efficiently delivered solution, and fewer expensive surprises once the work begins.
We serve businesses across Schaumburg, Chicago, and the broader metropolitan area — on-site for hands-on work and remotely for support, configuration, and monitoring.
Every IT services enquiry receives a personal response within 1 business day. For urgent issues, call or email directly.
kresttechexchange@gmail.comBusiness email is the foundation of every organisation's communications infrastructure. When it works well, you do not think about it. When it does not — when email is lost in migration, when spam filters block legitimate correspondence, when a phishing attack compromises an account — the consequences can be severe and immediate.
Krest Tech Exchange provides complete email services for businesses across Chicago — from initial setup and platform selection through migration from legacy systems, security hardening, and ongoing management.
Initial setup and migration are handled both on-site and remotely depending on your environment. Ongoing support and administration are primarily remote. We cover all Chicago metro area businesses for on-site work.
Cybersecurity is no longer optional for any business. Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly targeted precisely because they are perceived to have weaker defences. A single successful attack can result in data loss, operational shutdown, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage that takes years to recover from.
Krest Tech Exchange provides practical, engineer-designed cybersecurity services for Chicago businesses. We assess your actual risk profile, identify genuine gaps in your defences, and implement solutions proportionate to your business size, budget, and threat landscape.
Most Chicago SMBs we assess have at least one critical security gap — an unpatched firewall, default credentials on network equipment, or no MFA on business email. A free security consultation takes 30 minutes and could save your business.
Book Free Security ConsultationA well-designed network is invisible — it just works. A poorly designed one creates bottlenecks, security gaps, unreliable wireless coverage, and a constant stream of helpdesk tickets. The difference between the two is not always the equipment — more often it is the quality of the design and the care taken in the implementation.
Krest Tech Exchange designs and builds business networks from the ground up — or restructures and upgrades existing ones. Our engineer-led approach means we design for your actual traffic patterns, device mix, and security requirements — not a generic template.
Moving to a new office in the Chicago area? We can design and install your entire network infrastructure — cabling, switching, WiFi, firewall, and server room — coordinated with your move timeline.
Discuss Your ProjectPhysical security and cyber security are two sides of the same coin. A business that protects its data online but leaves its server room unlocked or its building accessible to anyone has a security gap that technology alone cannot close.
Krest Tech Exchange designs and installs IP CCTV systems, access control infrastructure, and physical security solutions for businesses across the Chicago metropolitan area — with a proper assessment, a thoughtful design, and a clean, documented implementation.
We design and install CCTV and access control systems for both new fit-outs and existing premises. On-site across the Chicago metro area. Remote configuration and monitoring support nationwide.
Beyond our core service pillars, Krest Tech Exchange provides a range of additional IT services for Chicago businesses — all delivered with the same engineer-led approach and the same commitment to honest, transparent delivery.
Design, supply and installation of on-premise servers — Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant. Virtualisation using VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Proxmox. P2V migrations. Backup and recovery configuration.
Structured migration of on-premise infrastructure to cloud platforms — Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Lift-and-shift migrations, hybrid cloud architectures, and cloud readiness assessments.
Ongoing IT support for Chicago businesses — remote helpdesk for day-to-day issues, on-site support visits for hands-on work, and proactive monitoring of critical systems. Flexible support arrangements.
Design and implementation of backup solutions — on-site NAS, cloud backup, and hybrid arrangements. Disaster recovery planning, RTO/RPO definition, and regular tested recovery procedures.
Deployment and management of MDM solutions for smartphones, tablets, and laptops — Microsoft Intune, Jamf. Device enrolment, policy enforcement, remote wipe, and app management.
Independent IT consultancy for business owners — technology roadmap development, vendor assessment, IT budget planning, and digital transformation guidance. Honest advice with no vendor bias.
Sourcing of new and refurbished IT equipment — leveraging our extensive trading network and supplier relationships. Particularly cost-effective for bulk requirements and quality refurbished enterprise equipment.
Network printer configuration, print server setup, managed print service assessment, and peripheral device management — scanners, multifunction devices, label printers, and barcode systems.
Practical end-user training for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and business productivity tools. On-site group sessions or remote individual coaching. Practical, jargon-free, and genuinely useful.
Whether you need a firewall configured, your email migrated to Microsoft 365, a CCTV system installed, or a complete network redesign — we are ready to help. Free initial consultation. No obligation. Real technical advice.
Enterprise-grade laptops, desktops, networking, storage and more — bulk B2B lots from global warehouses. Request access for pricing and full specifications.
Can't find the configuration you need? Tell us your requirements — we source specific models for qualified B2B buyers globally.