IT, Business, and Technology
Relocation Services

Serving New York Since 1998

Business Relocation and Information Technology Relocation Management

We provide the best in Information Technology Relocation Management - Vendor Management for Office Relocations - Project Planning and Project Management services for Business and Technology Relocations.

The following is an overview of the typical activity #1 Computer Solutions engages in to relocate an Enterprise to new facilities. This is a generic overview and not intended to be a definitive scope of work for any particular client or project. The Relocation Management Methodology utilizes our company's design and management processes.

An Overview of our Business Relocation Services

Design Phase

The following 'Design Phase' activities represent general tasks that are carried out by us for Business and technology relocations.

Local Area Networks

Assess current network infrastructure
Establish a reference list of re-useable equipment
Interview relevant businesses groups
Review Technology Standards, Policies and Practices
Develop LAN design - Propose a cabling architectural plan
Produce a LAN design and plan for tendering the LAN equipment
Determine LAN budgets
Prepare, Issue and Review tenders and provide recommendations

Wide Area Networks

Assess current network architecture and application
Establish a list of equipment to be used in the new building
Interview reverent business groups
Review Standards, Policies, Practices and emerging technologies
Develop a WAN architectural plan
Liaise with carriers and service providers
Define and develop cabling plan
Determine and produce WAN budgets
Prepare, Issue and Review recommendations

Voice Systems

Assess current infrastructure
Conduct interviews/surveys
Develop a voice network plan and specifications
Determine and produce Voice System budgets
Assess tenders and provide recommendations
Prepare, Issue and Review recommendations

Data Center & Telecommunications Room Design

Conduct audit of existing useable equipment
Define an equipment layout and cabling floor plan
Produce tender document
Review tenders and provide recommendations
Design and develop Continuity of Business (COB)

Continuity of Business Network Plan

Develop a Continuity of Business (COB) Plan
Determine possible component failures and identify restorative actions
Coordinate designs of all systems to ensure connectivity
Produce technology delivery project schedule for the Construction programming

Implementation Phase

#1 Computer Solutions Relocation Methodology addresses the following tasks with respect to the Building Phase of a relocation project. The following outlines some of the key services provided:

Develop project schedule and plan
Manage the purchase, delivery, integration, installation and configuration of equipment
LAN and Voice interconnections finalized
Define labeling standards for the new building
Build and administer patching database
Establish and manage inventory tracking system
Establish and manage Change Management system
Establish and manage project budgets
Establish and build a database of equipment for the new building
Establish Acceptance Test Plan
Initiate/attend project meetings
Conduct quality audits

Migration/Relocation Phase

Develop a migration and relocation plan
Finalization of existing facilities to be relocated, in-conjunction with the new building seating plan
Develop a relocation contingency plan
Finalize agreed telephone-numbering plan
Establish a Relocation Help Desk
Resource, manage, supervise and co-ordinate relocation of systems
Conduct Acceptance Testing of new and relocated systems
Commission new and relocated systems; and Provide 'as built' hand documentation

Combining our strengths in Technology Infrastructure Design and Project Management we develop a Technology Relocation plan to address the overall Technology requirements which will be affected by the move. We provide an analysis of the following areas to ensure that the technology is ready for the relocation as part of the process.

Technology and Infrastructure visioning, strategic planning and budgeting
Cabling systems, technology equipment rooms, and cable routing design
Infrastructure inventory and needs assessment
Vendor Selection and Implementation management services
Facilities Planning and Room & Pathway Designs & Layouts
Design of telecom entrance facilities and technology closets
Technical, functional, and physical specifications
Development of the Technology budget
Bid specifications and drawings for cabling systems
Management of bid processes for IT services and systems
Develop and manage and maintain a detailed Project Plan
Provide user reports with status of recommended actions and plans
Construction management of IT infrastructure and systems implementation
Technology migration and relocation management
We work with Facilities and IT organizations to bridge the gap between them, to minimize the disruption to your companies operations while completing the office relocation project on time and within your budget constraints. We take the headaches out of relocating your business's technical systems. Our experienced consultants will work with your Corporate Facilities organization to plan, organize and execute a smooth and trouble-free move. Our Senior Project Managers monitor construction schedules, coordinate vendors and staff to minimize interruptions to your business and ensure you are operational as scheduled. #1 Computer Solutions can help support the office relocation of a single business site, from a small startup looking for their first office to a large multi-national company planning an entire campus - everything from individual desktops and peripherals to large server rooms and data centers.

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