Talent Groups Case Study

End-to-End Technology Move Management for a High-Security Global Defense Contractor

The client is a U.S.-based Global Defense Contractor and technology provider serving the Federal Government, Department of Defense, and NASA. With a dispersed IT workforce across multiple states, they required expert management to relocate critical infrastructure without disrupting operations.

Talent Groups (formerly Progilisys) managed several high-security projects, including the relocation of two data centers — one public and one top secret — as well as 4,200 end-user computing devices and office infrastructure across multiple facilities. The moves were completed with precision to ensure systems were restored to full operational status quickly and securely.

CHALLENGE

The relocations involved moving multiple racks of network, server, and storage equipment between data centers over staggered timeframes, requiring:

• Minimal Downtime – Mission-critical safety systems needed rapid restoration to prevent operational gaps.
• Remote IT Support – Distributed internal IT teams needed external expertise for planning and execution.
• Exacting Coordination – Every phase, from shutdown to testing, had to be carefully sequenced.
• Tight Timelines – Office relocations had to be completed overnight to avoid impacting daily operations.

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 walkthroughs at both origin and destination sites to assess power, cooling, cabling, and rack configurations.
• Solution Design – Created rack diagrams, power distribution plans, and cabling layouts for a seamless transition.
• Migration Plan Development – Outlined shutdown, de-installation, transport, and installation sequencing with testing and acceptance steps.
• Migration Deployment – Managed transport logistics, installed and validated equipment, assisted with system startup, and provided final documentation.

Key Skillsets Provided:

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

IMPACT

Through disciplined planning and execution, Talent Groups delivered a seamless relocation that ensured business continuity and enhanced infrastructure performance:

✔ Zero Critical Failures – Systems restored on schedule with uninterrupted operations.

✔ Optimized Data Center Layout– Improved accessibility, power management, and cable organization.

✔ Solution Design – Created rack diagrams, power distribution plans, and cabling layouts for a seamless transition.

✔ Flawless Transition– Comprehensive pre- and post-move testing guaranteed production readiness.

✔ Ongoing Partnership – Success led to multiple follow-on relocation projects over three years.

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