Global IT Deployment for a Leading Financial Institution
Background
For the past three years, Technimove, in collaboration with a leading IT hardware and solutions provider, has been supporting one of the world’s largest financial services companies in the successful deployment of IT equipment across multiple international locations.
The project involves managing and deploying thousands of devices, emphasising operational excellence and security for critical infrastructure.
Project Scope
The financial services company procured IT equipment from a specialist hardware supplier and relied on Technimove to provide end-to-end logistics, configuration, and deployment services for locations spanning Frankfurt, Dublin, Japan, the UK, Singapore, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
This ongoing engagement highlights Technimove’s expertise in managing complex global operations.
Key Deliverables
- Comprehensive Project Management
Technimove’s dedicated project managers oversee every aspect of the deployment process, ensuring seamless execution across diverse regions. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating with the financial services company and their hardware supplier to align on schedules and deliverables.
- Managing global logistics and adhering to site-specific requirements.
- Hosting regular progress updates and addressing any challenges.
- Mitigating risks such as shipping delays or inventory discrepancies through proactive escalation management.
- Secure Storage and Inventory Management
Technimove provides secure storage and meticulous inventory management services to protect the financial institution’s equipment throughout the deployment process. Highlights include:
Receiving and Inspecting Inventory: Ensuring all received items match procurement specifications.
Controlled Storage Environment: Monitoring temperature, humidity, and access to safeguard sensitive hardware.
Insurance Coverage: Offering full replacement value insurance for all devices stored and shipped.
- Device Configuration and Quality Assurance
To ensure readiness for deployment, Technimove performs:
Dead-On-Arrival (DOA) Testing: Identifying and resolving any hardware issues before shipping.
Configuration Services: Customising devices to meet the financial institution’s specific requirements, including software installations, firmware upgrades, and network configurations.
Quality Assurance: Conducting rigorous checks to guarantee devices are operational and compliant with the client’s standards.
- Global Deployment
Technimove manages the shipping and delivery of configured devices to multiple client sites worldwide. The logistics operations include:
- Selecting appropriate carriers and transportation methods.
- Providing tracking updates to the financial institution throughout the shipping process.
- Ensuring timely and secure delivery to sites in Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Network Segregation Gaps: The entire site operated on a single undivided network, leading to security and operational inefficiencies.
Unreliable Equipment: The existing SMB-level switches lacked management capabilities, prioritisation of traffic, or security features like geolocation blocking.
Results and Achievements
Scale of Deployment: Over the past three years, Technimove has successfully handled the deployment of thousands of devices across multiple continents.
Operational Excellence: By providing end-to-end services, Technimove ensured minimal disruptions and maximum efficiency for the financial institution’s IT operations.
Client Satisfaction: The collaboration with the hardware supplier and Technimove’s reliable execution has established a robust partnership, with services continuing for the Frankfurt and Dublin locations.
Conclusion
This long-term partnership demonstrates Technimove’s ability to manage complex, high-volume deployments for critical IT infrastructure on a global scale.
By combining secure logistics, meticulous project management, and technical expertise, Technimove has helped the financial institution achieve its operational goals across diverse geographies.