In order to resolve service issues and rationalise costs, the client decided to relocate the equipment running its primary trading system to a new data centre location
It was essential that the new location provided best-in-class facilities and service, and was able to accommodate the client's equipment at a competitive cost
The client lacked the internal resource and experience to successfully complete the relocation without assistance
The relocation was complex and involved significant technical and commercial time pressures
24x7 continuity of service of the client's customer facing and business systems was mandatory
The newly located system was required to meet new rigorous production quality standards
Solution
IT Action completed a full technical and commercial evaluation of suitable data centre suppliers and made final recommendations to the client
IT Action provided detailed planning and full project management of all aspects relating to the move
The project included procurement and physical installation of the client's server, networking, load balancing, and firewall equipment
To meet the client's new communication requirements, IT Action commissioned and tested a new multi-pathed triangular Wide Area Network
Full documentation and final hand over to the client
Business Value
The new data centre location provided best-in-class data centre facilities and enhanced levels of service and reliability
The relocation was completed within the client's challenging timeframes, providing continuity of service and early cost savings
Effective planning and management allowed completion of the complex project on time and within budget
Increased production reliability and performance through enhanced enterprise quality standards
The client had sufficient confidence in IT Action to only require inspection of the new site a number of weeks after the go-live date
