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Data Centre relocation and migration

We plan and deliver migrations with controlled risk and service continuity.

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THE STARTING POINT

A migration starts before the first disconnection.

Every server supports services, data and people who depend on them. That is why relocation starts with understanding dependencies, system criticality and acceptable downtime windows, not with booking transport. We establish what can move independently, what must stay together and whether the target environment is ready to receive the services.

We bring the requirements of business stakeholders, IT teams, Data Centre operators and suppliers into one plan. It covers migration waves, the work sequence, responsibilities, decision points and post-migration validation. The engagement can cover equipment relocation alone or a wider physical, logical or hybrid migration.

Our team brings 20 years of experience in IT infrastructure migrations and relocations, particularly in the financial sector. We apply that experience to work in critical environments through clear acceptance criteria, controlled changes and documented handover to operations.

SCOPE OF WORK

What does the engagement cover?

Equipment relocation and IT migration: dependency assessment, migration waves, logistics, coordinated start-up and acceptance.

01inventory of equipment, connections and service dependencies
02target-site and target-environment readiness assessment
03migration waves, service windows and assigned responsibilities
04de-racking, labelling, protective packing, transport and re-racking
05coordination of logical migration, cutover and start-up within the agreed scope
06agreed testing, as-built documentation and operational handover

IN PRACTICE

The details that define the scope.

Readiness at both sites

We compare the requirements of the migrating environment with the target site's readiness, including rack space, power, cooling, cabling and connectivity. We also agree site access and delivery arrangements so that a missing prerequisite does not hold up work during the migration window.

Logistics for sensitive equipment

We identify and protect equipment according to its type and transport conditions. We plan de-racking, packing, transport, receipt and re-racking. Requirements for transport security, insurance and manufacturer service support are confirmed for each engagement.

One plan across multiple teams

We align the schedules of administrators, application owners, site operators and suppliers. Before work starts, we establish who performs each task, who confirms readiness and who decides whether to proceed or activate the agreed rollback scenario.

Migration and modernisation

Relocation can form part of consolidation or modernisation, but each additional change needs its own plan. We separate version, platform and architecture changes from the move itself unless they have been planned and tested together. This makes risks easier to control and outcomes easier to assess.

HOW WE DELIVER

From the first conversation to a verified result.

01
Assess the environment
We establish the business objective, scope, dependencies and constraints, identifying gaps in information and site readiness.
02
Prepare the migration
We agree waves, work windows, tests, responsibilities and rollback scenarios, then confirm readiness before work starts.
03
Deliver the agreed waves
We coordinate technical and logistics activities, report progress and manage deviations through the agreed process.
04
Verify and hand over
Together with the relevant teams, we confirm test results, update documentation and agree the next steps for ongoing operations.

THE RESULT

What does your team receive?

01a migration plan with defined waves, responsibilities and decision points
02identified risks, go/no-go criteria and an agreed rollback scenario
03evidence of agreed testing and a list of items requiring follow-up
04updated records of the migrated environment and handover to the operations team

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BEFORE WE START

Useful questions to ask early.

Can we engage you for equipment relocation only?

Yes. The scope can cover de-racking, packing, transport and re-racking, with shutdown, connections and configuration assigned to designated teams. Wider migration coordination, testing and start-up support are agreed separately. Responsibilities are documented before work begins.

Where does migration planning start?

With asset and dependency data, service criticality and target-site readiness. These provide the basis for migration waves and responsibilities.

Can you guarantee zero downtime?

Not without analysing the architecture and applications. Downtime windows, testing and rollback are agreed for the specific environment.

Who makes the go/no-go decision?

The plan identifies decision owners and go/no-go and rollback criteria. Acceptance involves the relevant technical teams and service owners.

START A CONVERSATION

Discuss your migration plan.

Describe the environment, objective and constraints.

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