Empowering sustainable transformation through risk-mitigated data centre migration.
Client Overview
A Clean Energy Innovator required the physical migration of infrastructure between two data centres in London. The project involved relocating critical equipment with minimal disruption to operations, and demanded a structured, risk-mitigated approach to ensure continuity and accuracy.
Technimove was selected to deliver the migration due to their proven expertise in data centre transformation and their ability to manage complex logistics with precision.
Project Scope
Technimove was commissioned to:
- Migrate infrastructure between two Docklands-based data centres.
- Conduct a physical audit and cable tracing ahead of the migration.
- Provide project management, pre-cabling, decommissioning, recommissioning, and post-cabling services.
- Ensure all activities were completed during business hours with no access restrictions.
Solution Delivered
- Project Management
Technimove provided:
- Verification of equipment lists, rack layouts, and patching schedules.
- Migration runbooks and tailored logistical planning.
- Coordination with client stakeholders to ensure alignment and minimise risk.
- Physical Audit & Cable Tracing
- Engineers documented rack positions, device specifications, serial numbers, and port configurations.
- Cable tracing was performed to map server-to-switch connections.
- Audit data was delivered in Excel format to support destination planning.
- Pre-Cabling
- Installed copper and fibre cables in destination racks.
- Cables were labelled and managed to correct U positions.
- Cabling was selected for optimal length and cooling efficiency.
- Physical Migration
- Equipment was shut down by the client and prepared for relocation.
- Devices were decommissioned, labelled, and packed in anti-static, foam-lined flight cases.
- GPS-tracked vehicles transported the equipment securely to the destination site.
- Equipment was unpacked and installed according to rack plans.
- Post-Cabling
- Final cabling was completed in line with patching schedules.
- Cables were labelled top and tail and managed for airflow and efficiency.
- Final handover was completed for client-led power-up and testing.
Installed Infrastructure Summary
Two sets of infrastructure were migrated, comprising:
- Rack-Mounted Devices
• 6 × 1U and 2U servers - Cabling
• 30 network and power cables
All equipment was handled with care, labelled for accurate reinstallation, and integrated into the new environment with minimal disruption.
Challenges Addressed
- Downtime Avoidance: Migration was planned to avoid operational disruption.
- Security & Tracking: GPS-tracked vehicles and secure packaging ensured asset protection.
- Documentation Accuracy: Detailed audits enabled precise planning and execution.
- Scalability: The solution was designed to support future infrastructure growth.
Outcome
Technimove delivered a seamless migration with zero disruption, showcasing their expertise in handling complex infrastructure transitions. The client benefited from:
- Reduced operational risk
- Enhanced infrastructure documentation
- Future-ready cabling and rack setup
Why Energy & Infrastructure Providers Choose Technimove
For organisations delivering energy and infrastructure services, operational integrity is non-negotiable. These sectors demand partners who understand the consequences of downtime, the intricacies of hybrid environments, and the accelerating pressures of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance.
Technimove’s track record across critical environments including government, utilities, and energy providers makes us the first choice for transformation services that are safe, secure, and strategically aligned.
What sets Technimove apart is our ability to combine deep technical capability with industry-specific understanding. For clean energy providers, this translates into:
- Sustainable Outcomes: Our services are designed to reduce waste, extend asset lifecycles, and support decarbonisation goals.
- Precise Execution: Every project is underpinned by process discipline, documentation accuracy, and robust risk controls.
- Flexible Delivery: We work around your change windows and business constraints, providing out-of-hours support and tailored engagement models.
- Proactive Insight: We don’t just deliver what’s asked—we identify issues, propose improvements, and help our clients think ahead.
This project exemplified our mission: to empower sustainable transformation through precise, low-risk infrastructure services that support long-term resilience.
About Technimove
Founded in 1998, Technimove is a UK-based leader in data centre transformations and infrastructure services. Our global client base spans the public sector, enterprise, finance, and infrastructure markets. With thousands of successful projects completed, our core capabilities include:
- Data centre audits and migrations.
- Network and cabling optimisation.
- Infrastructure discovery and strategy.
- Secure hardware relocation and consolidation.
- Strategic project and programme management.
Our mission is simple: to deliver secure, scalable, and sustainable transformation whatever your sector, wherever your infrastructure lives.
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