Reply by Parveen Jang from Dotline Infotech Pty Ltd - IT Support Sydney on Wednesday, 5 June, 2013 - 17:15

Please provide more details about your current infrastructure so that we can help you with proper execution plan for smooth transitioning. You can also reach us at ITSupport@dotline.com.au or call us on (02) 8677-3061

Reply by Patrick from Community How on Wednesday, 5 June, 2013 - 17:24

Paul, for computers the answer is not much, mostly carefully noting what is plugged in where. For the sake of scope limitation I'm assuming you're talking about an office with a handful of computers/laptops and perhaps a server and a couple of printers. I've performed a number of office relocations in Sydney varying in size from 10 computers to 450+ computers. The issues are almost always categorised into two lists. The first is unlabeled stuff that can't be identified/put back together properly, and the second is older hardware that hasn't been turned off in a while that just gives up the ghost and refuses to work after the move. 95% of the issues are the first issue. With regards to phone systems, it depends what system you have as to how easy or hard it is to move. Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. 02 8004 5167

Reply by from NetCare HelpDesk on Wednesday, 5 June, 2013 - 17:28

Hi Paul, There are quite a few things to consider depending on if you are relocating to a new site or just moving your server room. Some things to think about are: Your internet connection at the new site and if you are in contract with your existing ISP. Phone System and moving the phone lines and numbers. If you have email servers on site DNS records will need changing. Any Web sites hosted on your servers will also need redirecting. New Site fit out including planning for cabling, power and workstation/printer locations. All of the above takes time (telcos can take 4-6 weeks to move lines) Also planning to minimize downtime and interruption to workers. I have project managed many office and warehouse re-locations and would be happy to discuss your requirements. Cheers, Lachlan NetCare IT 0418 420 889 02 9114 9920

Reply by from 1300 INTECH on Wednesday, 5 June, 2013 - 17:29

1300 InTech provides tailored technology solutions in support of small to medium size businesses throughout metropolitan Melbourne. We specialise in designing, supplying, servicing and supporting all your IT computer hardware, software and networking requirements - sizing from 1 to 75 seats (Workstations) as a guide. We can assist in your Office relocation, but will need some more information. This requires careful planning and our objective is to make our clients feel comfortable with the relocation process. Kind regards, Emmanuel Vovos from 1300 InTech (Ph: 1300 468 324 or Email: support@1300intech.com.au)

Reply by from HoneyBee International PTY Limited on Wednesday, 5 June, 2013 - 22:08

Paul, A relocation needs to be project managed to ensure all services such as communications, broadband and the new site has been prepared well in advance. The physical relocation of servers and equipment would need to be prepared for the move by carefully documenting the whole environment pre and after the relocation. We specialise, relocate and project manage such tasks. Should you require additional info or our services please feel free to contact s on 9979-0000 or contact mailto:support@hb.com.au

Reply by Karina Santolin from SKEDA on Thursday, 6 June, 2013 - 10:24

Hi Paul, All the responses so far cover some amount of information about things to do, watch out for (like provisioning times for telco's is an important one). For an IT Relocation Checklist a good reference is : http://www.becusacorp.com/IT%20Relocation%20Checklist.pdf The company is not in Australia, however the points are valid. As I don't know where you are moving from and to, how complex your current environment is, how many internal resources you have to assist and when you need to move etc; if you use the checklist referenced above as a guide it will help. If you have a simple environment then spending money on expensive project managers (PM) is not always a good spend. If your environment is large and complex, a PM could be a good investment. SKEDA have done plenty of relocations, happy to provide references. Feel free to get in touch if you have questions around the checklist or can't access the link. Good Luck with the move, obviously happy to assist you to make it as painfree as possible for you, your team and your beneficiaries. ciao, Karina SKEDA IT P: 02 96857300 E: karina@skeda.com.au