These days, access to data and communications is lifeblood of any enterprise. So it is essential that Corporate Moving Planning has a robust IT Plan in place.
Data Center Moving Services:
- Pre-Move Assessment
- Rack Breakdown & Crating
- Cable Packaging & Labeling
- Coordination with IT for de-installation and re-installation
Who else do we include in IT planning?
- IT Project Manager (if possible)
- Hardware Vendors or Strategic Partners
- Software Vendors or Strategic Partners
Please see our Data Center Checklist to guide you. But here are some project elements to consider:
External Connectivity:
- Voice
- Data
- Wireless
Internal Connectivity:
- You will likely need to check by location, if you have multiple offices
Construction/Build out timelines (if your new space is being built from the ground up, or being refurbished by a landlord, for example.
Move elements by phase
a. pre-move
b. teardown
c. transit
d. arrival
e. re-assembly
Test and Validation
Post-Move decommissioning
