Network relocation refers to the process of moving your IT infrastructure from one physical location to another. Whether you’ve outgrown your current office space or are simply looking for a change of scenery, your new location must be capable of supporting all your current devices and equipment as well as any additions.
Relocating your network and its various components can be extremely tedious and requires extensive planning. When it comes to your office move, here are a couple of things to consider:
How much throughput will you need to support your employees and all their devices? What about failover? Will you be installing a secondary internet circuit so you can work through an outage?
In your new office will you be hardwiring employee devices (laptops, PCs, phones, etc) or will employees primarily utilize WiFi to access internet while at work? *No, internet and WiFi are not the same thing!*
Will you be changing your current phone plan or bringing what you have with you? Hardware and wiring requirements will be dependent on type of phone system you utilize whether it be softphones, VoIP, or POTS (plain old telephone system).
Do you currently have a server and will the new office be able to accommodate your current equipment? Will you need to add additional ventilation or security measures? What about moving to the cloud?
There is much more involved when it comes to planning a complete network move but you can at least start to see the potential pitfalls that await if you don’t plan ahead.
At Four Winds we understand that every business is inherently different which is why we take the time to customize every one of our solutions, so they better cater to the specific needs of your business. Our approach is simple yet effective:
We begin with an upfront meeting to better understand your overall business, budget, and plans for the future. This phase is crucial when it comes designing a solution that both accommodates your immediate needs and can easily scale with your business.
There is no such thing as one size fit all when it comes to technology. We work with you to better understand how your employees’ function on a daily basis and identify any business critical applications and tools to create a solution that accommodates your specific needs and budget.
Our team of experienced engineers deploy your solution ensuring any new hardware or software is optimized for your environment. When it comes to maintaining your solution we provide a range of comprehensive support services including but not limited to 24/7 monitoring, remote support, and onsite troubleshooting.
