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 Paradise Communications 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.

Design Phase

The following "Design Phase" activities represent general tasks that carried out by Paradise Communications 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 Network

• 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

• Co-ordinate designs of all systems to ensure connectivity

• Produce technology delivery project schedule for the Construction programming

Implementation Phase

Paradise Communications 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

Paradise Communications Relocation Methodology addresses the following areas during the Migration/Relocation phase of the project.

• 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 o 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.  Paradise Communications 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.

Managing your relocation project  is our business. We develop and manage the entire relocation process from design to relocation planning to occupancy.  Services include:

Business, Technology & Telecommunications Consulting & Relocation Project Management

IT & Telecommunications Infrastructure Design, Planning & Implementation Management

Network Design Data Centers Computer Operations and NOC facilities Etc. 

Telephone and Voice Mail Relocation Planning and Consulting Services

Relocation Consulting Move Coordinator Project Management

Cabling Telecommunications equipment and network services

Technology Relocation Planning and Consulting Services

  Communications Rooms Design and Specifications

We will develop a proven game plan for the relocation of your Staff, Office Furniture, Phones, Computers, Servers, Network and Telecommunications equipment and services. Developing everything from budgetary numbers to critical vendor requirements, RFP development and analysis to vendor selection and onsite implementation management vital to a successful relocation plan, or preparing for a new office space.  Services will include:

• Relocation Consulting - Helping you create a logical systematic process for your move.

• Developing a organized process for your move. Developing everything from budgetary numbers to critical vendor requirements, RFP development and analysis to vendor selection and implementation management services vital to a successful move.

• We offer turnkey solutions from initial design and concept review through move in an full occupancy of the new facility to insure everything is completed on time, and per plan. 

• We get the job done right the first time - minimize rework and reduce cost.

One of the keys to our success is our strong relationships with critical Vendors and Business Partners, utilizing all of their Professional Vendor Relationships to support our projects.  Maintaining a resource base of consistent best-of-class vendors and professional resources worldwide for our clients' use is important to the success of many constructions and relocation projects. Whether you're opening a new office, relocating an existing one, or managing the day-to-day moves in your current office, we can provide you with the right resources and expertise for your needs.