Seamlessly Transitioning a Legacy Data Center
Faced with the need to decommission their aging Data Center and transition all operations to a more modern facility in another state, a prominent financial institution turned to GOH for strategic support. The bank’s objective was to reduce its data center footprint, increase operational efficiency, and capitalize on the opportunity to sell the older facility.
Leveraging GDH’s expertise in workforce solutions, the client successfully navigated this multi-year, high-stakes initiative while maintaining uninterrupted business operations and staying on budget.
CHALLENGE:
The data center migration posed several significant challenges. With the former facility housing thousands of servers, distribution switches, firewalls, and other critical equipment, ensuring a timely and budget-conscious decommissioning was paramount. Missteps could result in costly network disruptions that could affect the bank’s business operations. The team also had to manage the project’s complexity over a three-year timeline, requiring meticulous planning, communication, and budget management to avoid delays or overspending.
SOLUTION:
GDH’s dedicated team implemented a structured and disciplined approach to keep the project on track. Daily meetings with the bank ensured continuous review and adjustment of the project schedule, fostering accountability and preventing missed deadlines. Weekly budget reviews were conducted to maintain financial discipline and manage expenditures.
To mitigate risks, the team developed contingency plans to safeguard against potential network disruptions when devices were taken offline. By confirming that no data traffic was active on decommissioned equipment, they ensured a smooth transition of all operations.
RESULT:
The project was completed successfully, with no impact on the client’s business operations. The bank seamlessly transitioned all data center services and remote site data traffic to the new facility. Approximately 1,400 outdated devices were decommissioned and removed.
This migration enabled the client to consolidate operations, improve security, and enhance efficiency through the deployment of up-to-date infrastructure. Additionally, the sale of the former facility provided the bank with a significant financial advantage.
- 1,400 devices decommissioned and removed
- Project completed with zero network disruptions
- Transition from an older facility to a modern, more secure data center
- Enabled operational efficiencies and financial gains through facility consolidation
- Consolidated operations, improved security, and enhanced efficiency
Aging infrastructure requires bold, precise action. GDH partners with financial services institutions to execute high-stakes transitions like data center migrations—on time, on budget, and without disruption.
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