Case Study: Network Refresh and Cabinet Tidy

Project Overview: Supporting a Multinational IT Services Company

DataMove recently assisted a multinational IT services company with network refreshes and cabinet tidies/cable management on behalf of one of their clients in four European locations.

Challenges Faced: Legacy Equipment and Disorganised Infrastructure

Due to years of mixed networking strategy and staff changes, the network cabinets were in poor condition with a mish-mash of different equipment – some in use and some long since retired. The cabinets themselves were of a late 90s vintage but due to layout and sheer quantity of copper still in use these were here to stay.

Deployment Strategy: Efficient Execution Across Multiple Sites

We deployed a three man crew to Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Prague and Central London strictly out of hours and over weekend shifts to pull out 75% of the infrastructure in place and renew with Arista core and user switches as well as wireless access points followed by an Ekahau wireless survey.

Sustainable Disposal: Responsible Recycling of Outdated Equipment

Following successful completion, DataMove also organised accredited recycling services with our partners in Europe to safely dispose of the aged equipment.

Final Thoughts: Contact Us for Your Network Refresh Needs

Find some pictures of before and after below! If you need refresh/renew services, cable management and cable mapping – don’t hesitate to contact us today.