As part of a planned office relocation, a professional services firm moved from its existing Central London premises to a new office in North West London (NW6).
The relocation provided an opportunity to modernise the organisation's network infrastructure and create a technology platform capable of supporting future growth, hybrid working and cloud-based applications.
D8A was engaged to design, install, configure and test the new network environment before staff occupied the office.
The Challenge
A complete network infrastructure deployment
Reliable wired and wireless connectivity
Infrastructure ready before occupation
Support for Microsoft 365 and cloud applications
Minimal disruption to business operations
A scalable platform for future expansion
Our Approach
Reliability
Performance
Security
Scalability
The Implementation
Network Infrastructure
Managed switching infrastructure
Structured network design
Cabinet installation and organisation
Documentation and asset identification
Business WiFi
Staff devices
Mobile working
Meeting spaces
Secure guest access
Testing & Commissioning
Internet connectivity
Wireless coverage
Network performance
Device connectivity
Service availability
The relocation was completed smoothly, with all core technology services available when staff arrived in the new office. Careful planning and testing ensured the transition was straightforward and disruption was kept to a minimum.
Before
Infrastructure tied to previous premises
Office move requiring a complete technology rebuild
Limited opportunity to redesign services
Potential disruption during relocation
After
Modern network infrastructure
Reliable business WiFi
Improved performance and supportability
Fully documented environment
Infrastructure ready for future growth
Results
Successful office relocation in North West London
Network services available from day one
Minimal business disruption
Improved reliability and performance
Simplified future support and management
Scalable infrastructure platform
Engineering Highlights
Network design and deploymentManaged switching implementationBusiness WiFi installationConnectivity coordinationInfrastructure testingStructured cabinet installationDocumentation and labellingPre-move commissioning
Client Outcome
Businesses relocating offices often focus on the physical move whilst overlooking the importance of the underlying technology infrastructure.
By designing and implementing the network environment before occupation, organisations can significantly reduce deployment risks, improve user experience and establish a stronger platform for future growth.
Why This Matters
Accountancy firms rely on cloud platforms, real-time collaboration, and secure access to client data. This project highlights the importance of: