Relocation Specialists for Technology and Business Communication

Our goal is to assist clients with the highly technical aspect of office relocations, upgrades or expansions and provide a simple solution that will ensure a smooth transition with no interruption in normal day-to-day voice and data business communications.

Advance planning and coordination are key elements to a successful relocation or upgrade, and we work closely with our clients to prepare a critical time-line covering each item that will affect the outcome of the move. The planning of the technology move should begin at least 90 days before the move date, especially the notification with the phone and Internet carrier, as often their systems take 5 to 6 weeks to accommodate new/moved circuits. Being agents for TelePacific, AT&T, Paetec, Cbeyond and every other major phone and data service provider, as well as, being veterans in the relocation of mission critical technologies, we make sure your move across the street or across the nation is smooth for you… and seamless to your customers.

The following lists some of the considerations for a relocation:

1. The proper type and quantity of telephone lines / circuits needed for the new location, as well as Internet, i.e. regular telephone C.O. lines, Digital PRI, T-1, DID, DSL, and high-speed connectivity for data transmission and Internet access. Backup resources as needed.

2. Test and evaluate existing voice and data cabling in the new location to determine if it will meet the needs of your telephone and data processing equipment.

3. Size, ventilation and electrical must be evaluated for the Server/Telecommunication Room (MDF Main Distribution Frame) layout. Connectivity from the MPOE Minimum Point Of Entry (sometimes referred to as the DEMARC, or point of Demarcation) to the MDF must be evaluated, as well as any IDF Intermediate Distribution Frame locations or needs.

4. Consideration to relocate, and upgrade if necessary, the existing telephone and voice processing equipment and install them at the new location.

5. Consideration to relocate, and upgrade if necessary, the existing data, network and server equipment and install them at the new location.

6. Planning for relocation of Local and Wide Area Networks.

7. Evaluate to what extent the new location may need video surveillance cameras and recording.

As the age old saying goes, “People don’t plan to fail they often just fail to plan”. Never underestimate the value of a good relocation plan.
David Case – smplsolutions – 800-943-7675

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