For many business owners, the single most daunting aspect of an office relocation is the possibility of internet downtime. In today’s business landscape, losing access to the internet means losing revenue, with a recent study revealing that 15% of UK businesses will lose money the moment their internet fails. Beyond financial loss, downtime can damage customer trust, disrupt internal communications, and halt critical operations.
This doesn’t have to be the case for your business. At UK Moves, we specialise in seamless IT relocations. We work to ensure that networks, servers, and devices are migrated safely, securely, and without downtime, allowing you to continue delivering a gold standard service to your clients and customers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through our approach.
We Prioritise Pre-move Planning
Prior to the move, we’ll work with your team to conduct a full technology inventory and audit. We’ll assess your current technology stack against the specifications of the new office, identify any devices or components that will need to be replaced or upgraded, and complete a full inventory. This approach will ensure a smooth moving process and will allow you to get back up and running as soon as possible.
Technology Moves Demand Precision
Whether you’re handling sensitive servers, hundreds of computer monitors, or large-scale WiFi setups, moving IT infrastructure isn’t just about lifting and shifting; it is a highly delicate process that requires specialised equipment and technical skill. At UK Moves, we have fully trained staff that will carefully disconnect every rack, cable, and device, ensuring that your expensive, business-critical equipment arrives in one piece.
Collaborative IT Planning
At UK Moves, we’ll work with your IT team to map out every aspect of your office relocation. We’ll provide a detailed plan of your new office, including proposed locations for crucial IT infrastructure such as server rooms, data points, and telephone systems. We’ll even provide detailed documentation covering patch panels, server rack plans, and port mapping so that your systems are reconnected exactly as before (or even with improved functionality!)
Secure Packing, Transport & Setup
Your IT equipment is almost certainly one of the most crucial and valuable assets your business has. That’s why our specialist team has been trained in the safe and secure transport of technology. Prior to the move, we’ll carry out a risk assessment, paying particular attention to any heavy or delicate items. To ensure the highest level of protection, we transport your equipment in climate-controlled vehicles. For particularly delicate, sensitive, or high-value items, we go even further, using anti-static packaging, cable tracking, and tamper-evident seals to safeguard your equipment throughout the entire moving process.
Once on-site, everything will be swiftly reinstalled, reconnected, and tested, ready for business as usual.
Business Continuity is Non-Negotiable
We know how busy your working weeks are. To avoid downtime altogether, we’ll schedule moves during evenings or weekends, ensuring minimal interruption. Our aim? For your staff to arrive Monday morning and work as if nothing’s changed, except the view.
Testing, Testing, 123
After the move, our team will provide a comprehensive network performance and connection analysis. This will ensure that all your equipment is back up and running, operating at optimal speed and security, with thorough diagnostics performed to identify and immediately resolve any issues.
We verify the integrity of wired and wireless connections, server responsiveness, and telephony systems, so your team can confidently resume work without delay.
Stay connected through every stage.
Contact UK Moves today for a free commercial audit or consultation, and discover how we can make your office move effortless.
