Two-phase data centre migration executed with precision to ensure zero downtime for a critical financial environment.
Client Overview
An American multinational information technology infrastructure services provider, headquartered in New York City, engaged Technimove to deliver a highly sensitive and time-critical migration project for one of their financial sector clients. The project involved relocating infrastructure from two separate data centres to a new facility, with minimal downtime and maximum operational assurance.
Given the critical nature of the financial services environment, the migration was split into two carefully managed phases to reduce risk and ensure continuity.
Project Scope
Technimove was commissioned to:
- Migrate infrastructure from Farnborough and Portsmouth to a new data centre in Harlow.
- Phase 1: Migration of 4 devices.
- Phase 2: Migration of 8 devices.
- Deliver all services outside of normal working hours to avoid disruption to live operations.
Solution Delivered
- Project Management
Technimove provided full project oversight, including:
- Verification of equipment lists, rack layouts, and patching schedules.
- Coordination of logistics, documentation, and stakeholder communications.
- Real-time tracking and contingency planning.
- Physical Audit & Cable Tracing
- Engineers conducted a detailed audit of all devices and cabling.
- Documented rack positions, serial numbers, and port configurations.
- Traced cables to support accurate pre-cabling and recommissioning.
- Pre-Cabling
- Destination racks were pre-cabled with labelled copper and fibre.
- Cables were selected for optimal length and cooling efficiency.
- A change freeze was recommended post pre-cabling to reduce risk.
- Decommission to Recommission Migration
- Devices were gracefully shut down and securely packed in anti-static flight cases.
- Transported via GPS-tracked vehicles with optional security tagging.
- Equipment was unpacked, racked, and recommissioned in line with patching schedules.
- Post-Commissioning Support
- Technimove engineers remained onsite for up to two hours post-migration.
- Provided snagging, cable replacement, and final assurance support.
- Professional Services – ILO/RSA Setup
Technimove also delivered professional services to:
- Gracefully power on all migrated equipment.
- Configure ILO/RSA for remote connectivity.
- Troubleshoot until full remote access was achieved.
Challenges Addressed
- Downtime Minimisation: All work was completed outside of hours to avoid impact on live services.
- Security & Assurance: Support vehicles and onsite engineers added layers of protection and responsiveness.
- Precision Execution: The phased approach allowed for controlled migration and reduced operational risk.
Outcome
Technimove successfully delivered both phases of the migration with zero disruption to the financial end user’s operations. The project demonstrated Technimove’s ability to manage high-stakes infrastructure transitions with precision, flexibility, and full-service support.
Why IT Infrastructure Services Providers Choose Technimove
Technimove is a trusted partner for IT infrastructure services providers who require precision, speed, and reliability in mission-critical environments. With a proven methodology and deep technical expertise, Technimove ensures that every migration, transformation, or deployment is executed with minimal risk and maximum assurance.
Their ability to operate flexibly—whether onsite, remotely, or outside of hours—combined with comprehensive project management and post-deployment support, makes Technimove the go-to choice for providers serving high-stakes sectors like finance, healthcare, and government.
About Technimove
Technimove is a leading provider of data centre and network transformation services, with over two decades of experience supporting global enterprises. From initial planning through to implementation, their teams deliver high-impact solutions that reduce risk, improve performance, and support long-term growth.
Operating across multiple regions, Technimove combines technical excellence with a people-first ethos, investing in local talent and community development. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success has earned them a reputation as a trusted partner in the IT services landscape.
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