Seamless campus data centre migration with full rollback readiness and expert support.
Client Overview
A prestigious university in southern England required a seamless migration of critical IT infrastructure between two buildings on its campus. The project was contracted via an award-winning global technical services company specialising in the design, build, and maintenance of data centres.
Project Scope
The university needed a full-service solution to relocate its data centre equipment to a new, purpose-built facility on campus. The migration had to be executed with precision to minimise downtime and ensure business continuity.
Challenges
- Migrating sensitive servers, storage arrays, and networking equipment without disruption.
- Ensuring rollback capability in case of unforeseen issues.
- Coordinating multiple pre- and post-migration activities within strict timelines.
Solution
Technimove delivered a comprehensive end-to-end migration service, including:
- Project Management
Detailed planning, risk mitigation, and coordination with client teams to ensure smooth execution. - Tracing Audit & Cable Labelling
Full audit of existing infrastructure and labelling of cables to enable rollback if required. - Pre-Cabling
Installed and labelled copper and fibre cables at the destination site ahead of migration, ensuring readiness. - Decommission & Recommission
Secure shutdown, packing, transportation, and installation of all equipment in line with destination rack plans. - Cable Supply
Provision of custom-length cables for optimal efficiency and reduced cooling requirements. - Post-Commissioning Support
Onsite engineering support for final checks, troubleshooting, and assurance after migration. - Standby for Rollback
Ensured contingency measures were in place for immediate rollback if necessary.
Outcome
The migration was completed successfully with:
- Zero unplanned downtime during the transition.
- A fully operational new data centre environment optimised for performance and efficiency.
- Enhanced resilience through meticulous planning and rollback readiness.
Why Universities Choose Technimove
Universities trust Technimove because of our proven ability to deliver risk-free, end-to-end data centre migrations with precision and minimal disruption.
From project management and pre-cabling to decommissioning, recommissioning, and post-commissioning support, we provide a comprehensive solution tailored to complex campus environments.
Our meticulous planning, rollback readiness, and technical expertise ensure continuity for critical academic and research systems.
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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