Office Move IT Planning
When you relocate your IT systems to the new office there is an orderly process that will minimise risk and downtime. Make sure you follow it!
An IT Relocation needs to be planned well in advance of your office move date, in fact, the earlier you start your IT Relocation Planning, the more successful your IT relocation will be.
Planning the IT aspect of your office move will involve deciding what IT equipment you will require in the new workplace. Upgrade any equipment that is outdated and review your Telecom Service Providers to ensure you are getting best value and service.
Work with an IT & Telecoms Company to install the correct cabling infrastructure in the new office and that power and cooling requirements for all IT equipment and servers are met. Your IT & Telecoms Company can work closely with your Office Design Company to work out the optimum location for all workstations and every piece of IT equipment.
Perform an IT risk assessment to determine what should be done ahead of time to minimise the impact the IT relocation may have on business operations and always have a back-up of data in case of IT complications such as power failure or delay during the office move.
When all IT equipment has been re-assembled, carry out an IT test plan to ensure everything is working properly. When staff arrive on the first day, ask your IT & Telecoms Company to be onsite to help any users with connectivity issues and troubleshoot any problems.
Don’t leave your IT Relocation to chance. Use the essential IT & Telecoms Checklist to avoid mistakes and plan a seamless office move.
