Talent Groups Case Study

Data Center & Office Relocation for a Technology-Driven Safety Solutions Provider

The client is a U.S.-based developer of advanced safety solutions, including traffic enforcement and monitoring technologies, serving municipalities and organizations nationwide. With a small but critical IT footprint, they required expert guidance to relocate core infrastructure without disruption to operations.

Talent Groups (formerly Progilisys) was engaged to manage multiple projects to move data center assets and office infrastructure between sites, ensuring systems were quickly restored to full operational status.

CHALLENGE

The client required the relocation of approximately three racks of network, server, and storage equipment between data centers, coordinated across multiple timeframes, with critical requirements including:

• Tight Turnaround: Mission-critical safety systems required rapid restoration, with end-user office moves completed before the next day’s start of business to prevent operational and processing delays.
• Small IT Team Support: Limited in-house IT staff required outside expertise for planning and execution.
• Precise Coordination: Moves had to be tightly scheduled and sequenced, covering everything from shutdown to testing in the new location.

APPROACH

Talent Groups applied its proven 5D Delivery Methodology to execute the migration from analysis to steady-state operations:

• Initial Inventory & Scope Definition – Documented all hardware, connectivity, and environmental requirements.
• Project Discovery – Conducted pre-installation walkthroughs at both sending and receiving sites, assessing power, cooling, cabling, and rack configurations.
• Solution Design – Developed rack placement diagrams, power distribution plans, and cabling layouts to ensure a seamless transition.
• Migration Plan Development – Defined shutdown, de-installation, transport, and installation sequencing, along with testing and acceptance criteria.
• Migration Deployment – Executed the move, coordinated transport logistics, installed and validated equipment, assisted with system startup, and delivered final documentation.

Key Skillsets Provided:

• Project Manager (Move Coordination)
• Senior Systems Administrator
• Senior Network Engineer
• Installation Technicians
  

IMPACT

The successful execution of this migration project delivered measurable benefits for the client, ensuring business continuity and strengthening their IT infrastructure’s reliability. Through precise planning, expert coordination, and disciplined execution, Talent Groups provided a smooth transition that minimized downtime and maximized operational readiness.

✔ Zero Critical Failures: Systems were restored on schedule, maintaining operational continuity.

✔ Optimized Rack & Power Layout: Improved equipment accessibility and cable management in the new data center.

✔ Seamless Transition: Pre-move validation and post-move testing ensured all systems were production-ready before turnover.

✔ Repeat Engagements: The quality and efficiency of the work led to multiple follow-on relocation projects over the next three years.

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