Data Centre Migration
Challenges in Data Centre Migration
Data centre migration can pose significant challenges any organisation. Every business has unique resource and infrastructure demands, which can inevitably complicate procedures if not properly planned and executed. It is crucial to thoroughly consider the factors specific to your business before formulating a data centre migration strategy.
Importance of Service Provider Selection
Data migration is a high-risk endeavour with no margin for errors, so selecting a service provider who will provide a detailed and accurate data centre migration project plan is key to success. In addition to addressing your fundamental needs and requirements, it is also equally important to evaluate the compatibility and scalability of your current cloud model.
Here at DataMove, we understand that moving your organisation’s IT to an outsourced solution or from one data centre to another can be a daunting undertaking. This is especially true given the complexities of hardware, operating systems and software upgrades, as well as services and mission-critical applications involved. A data centre move is a major transition for any modern business.
Expert Data Centre Migration Services
Our highly skilled and dedicated team of engineers provides efficient, secure and agile data centre migration services across the UK and Europe. Our expertise covers a wide range of migrations, from simple small-scale moves to complex modular server migrations and complete data centre relocations.
Global Reach and Expertise
While we are UK based, we regularly carry out cross border relocations and migrations with expertise in customs and clearance in markets including Gibraltar, Malta, Sweden, Poland, Cyprus and the broader European territories. With our partnerships in Hong Kong, the USA and Australia, our project managers can implement data centre migration jobs all over the globe.
Key Elements for Successful Digital Migration
Effective communication, project planning and management are all key to ensuring a smooth and successful digital migration. In-house IT teams often have the necessary skills to handle important projects at a basic level, but department heads are frequently faced with the challenge of finding additional capacity within their existing teams, which are typically occupied with day-to-day operations. As in-house resources are stretched, pressure can mount on both business operational tasks and the migration timeline. DataMove will develop a data centre migration strategy with your IT team and provide you with a comprehensive data centre migration project plan and checklist, based on the specific needs of your business. We’ll work around you with maximum flexibility to minimise disruption and downtime, leaving you to focus on delivering existing business operations.
DataMove is adept at working to tight timescales and prides itself on making the transition as easy as possible for our clients. Our services are delivered 24/7, 365 days a year. We offer a comprehensive service from start to finish, provide frequent progress reports for your peace of mind, and understand that continuity is the key to your business.
‘What’s the difference between migration and relocation?
While technically a form of migration, relocation specifically focuses on moving the physical components. Data centre migration usually refers to the transfer of data between computer systems or storage devices, irrespective of their physical location. Among various types of migration, such as consolidation and hybrid (cloud), relocation presents the greatest challenges.
Why migrate?
There are several compelling reasons to consider data centre migration services:
· Cost Optimization: Companies have the freedom to avoid rigid agreements with their data centre operator and should have the ability to relocate their infrastructure to more cost-effective facilities or those capable of accommodating anticipated growth and fluctuations in demand. While expanding or downsizing on-premises data centres incurs upfront costs, maintaining an inefficiently optimized data centre can be equally expensive. By migrating, one can optimize overall performance and load, leading to reduced expenditure.
· Enhanced Accessibility and Proximity: Migrating your data facilities closer to client markets or hard-to-access branches of your business can improve accessibility and reduce latency. Additionally, moving away from areas prone to natural disasters or security concerns can become a priority for ensuring data safety and continuity. Migrating to a different territory may also bring taxation benefits.
· Scalability and Performance: The exponential growth of data-rich technologies presents challenges for existing data infrastructure. Migrating to a new location can provide greater scalability and accommodate increased performance demands. Conversely, businesses relying heavily on public cloud services may find that downsizing their current data centre footprint is necessary.
· Energy Efficiency: Data centres have made significant strides in energy efficiency over the past decade. Industry leaders continuously optimize environments to minimize energy wastage. If your current configurations or power billing structure are unsatisfactory, relocating to a more environmentally friendly facility can help reduce energy consumption and its environmental impact.
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