Data Centre Transformation & IT Asset Disposal for a Leading Alternative Manager
Background
The Client, a leading provider of financial Over-The-Counter (OTC) market data, required a robust and meticulously planned migration of critical infrastructure. Given their reliance on real-time financial data processing and distribution, the migration had to be executed with minimal downtime and maximum security.
The Client sought a trusted partner to facilitate the physical migration of IT infrastructure between multiple data centres. The migration was to be completed in two phases, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations while maintaining the highest standards of security and efficiency.
As a leading provider of Data Centre transformation solutions, we were selected to deliver this high-stakes project, leveraging our extensive experience in managing complex IT migrations with precision and reliability.
Challenge
- Minimising Downtime: As a financial data provider, the Client required an uninterrupted migration process.
- Security & Compliance: Ensuring that sensitive data and hardware were protected throughout the process.
- Precise Coordination: The migration involved multiple sites and needed a smooth execution to prevent operational disruptions.
Our Solution
We delivered a comprehensive migration solution that encompassed the following key services:
- Pre-Migration Planning & Audit
A thorough physical audit of existing infrastructure was conducted six weeks prior to migration. This included:
- Documenting rack layouts, device models, and U-positions.
- Verifying patching schedules and network configurations.
- Identifying any potential risks and addressing them proactively.
- Project Management & Execution
Our Project Management team worked closely with the Client to:
- Develop a structured migration strategy tailored to business needs.
- Utilise proven migration methodologies to mitigate risks.
- Maintain constant communication with the Client’s internal teams.
- Secure Physical Migration
The migration was carried out in two phases:
- Phase One: Relocation of critical IT infrastructure to a central London data centre.
- Phase Two: Migration of additional systems to a Slough-based data centre.
We deployed:
- Decommission to Recommission Solution: Ensuring all hardware was safely decommissioned, securely packed, transported, and recommissioned in the new environment.
- Specialist Handling & Transport: Utilising GPS-tracked, purpose-built transport to ensure the security of high-value equipment.
- Secure Packaging: Anti-static wrapping and custom-built flight cases for safe transit.
- Post-Migration Support & Validation Following the migration, Technimove provided:
- Onsite Post-Commissioning Support: Ensuring all systems were properly installed and ready for operation.
- Cable Management & Testing: Implementing structured cabling to optimise performance.
- Ongoing Consultation: Providing best practices to maintain infrastructure efficiency.
Outcome
Through meticulous planning and expert execution, Technimove enabled the Client to achieve a flawless migration with minimal risk. By leveraging industry-leading methodologies, best-in-class project management, and a highly skilled engineering team, we ensured the success of this critical infrastructure relocation.
The Client benefited from:
- Zero Unplanned Downtime: The migration was executed within planned timeframes without disrupting operations.
- Enhanced Infrastructure Reliability: A more secure and optimised IT environment.
- Seamless Execution: A fully coordinated approach with expert oversight at every stage.
Why Technimove?
Technimove is a trusted leader in complex data centre migrations, delivering precision, reliability, and end-to-end support for mission-critical infrastructure moves. Our expertise in minimising downtime and risk ensures that businesses experience a seamless transition without disruption to operations.
For the Financial OTC provider, our agility was key to a successful project, leading to further discussions on how we can support their technology roadmap over the next five years. With a flexible, client-first approach, we adapt to each organisation’s unique challenges—whether it’s accommodating internal staffing constraints via resource augmentation, working around operational schedules, or aligning with long-term strategic goals.
We prioritise security and compliance, deploying specialist handling, GPS-tracked transport, and structured validation processes to protect sensitive data and hardware throughout the migration.
Our comprehensive project management spans from pre-migration audits to post-migration validation, ensuring a structured, risk-mitigated approach at every stage. By offering tailored, scalable solutions, we go beyond migration—we provide ongoing partnership and support, helping clients optimise their IT environments and future-proof their technology strategies.
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