DATA CENTER MIGRATIONS RELOCATION SERVICES FOR IT EQUIPMENT McCollister’s Technical Services (MTS) is the IT Professional Services and Technical Division of McCollister’s Transportation Group. We specialize in Data Center Migrations, Equipment Install / De-install, Secure Data Destruction, Cabling, Rack Relocation, and other hardware and technical services. MTS performs these services across North America and provides some technical service offerings in Europe, as well as relocation offerings worldwide. MTS utilizes a network of skilled and experienced data center technicians and project managers; in collaboration with our logistics fleet and experienced packers, movers, and drivers; to offer a seamless, turn-key, end-to-end data center migration project for the customer. We are able to provide site surveys, move consultation, project planning, pre-move assessment activities, information gathering, and move-day execution with post-move support available. MTS does not utilize a travel-centric approach, and with access to over 600 local agents, MTS can support data center and equipment relocation projects without requiring to travel large amounts of technicians to the project site. Get a Quote DATA CENTER RELOCATION SERVICES End-to-end data center relocation service Equipment de-install and re-install (server, storage, network, full racks, ups) coordinate & Manage OEM support Documentation, including: Rack elevations, cable layout and diagrams, cable connections, rack location, tracing and “as-built” state documentation New equipment deployment, installation, equipment decommission, removal, and disposal Full inventory service & Asset tagging Relocation logistics, OEM & Non-OEM anti-static packing material, and valuation coverage Network of trained, skilled, and experienced technicians, project managers, and packing/ Relocation staff distributed throughout all major markets in the USA OUR DATA CENTER RELOCATION METHODOLOGY – A. D. I. M. ASSESSMENT MTS deploys technicians to the origin site to perform a site survey Capture/Confirmation of inventory & information gathering Tracing, tagging, and documentation of physical connections Attend strategy meetings with key stakeholders Network and application assessment Assess physical layout and physical relocation constraints DESIGN Incorporate information from assessment to design relocation strategy Planning sessions, including risk mitigation and contingency planning Relocation scheduling, dependencies between applications, hardware, and network backbone IMPLEMENT Completion of all pre-move work and planning Physical relocation tasks Execute move plan for all phases Decommission/Disposal tasks and new equipment install Cabling and cable dressing Clean-up and reinstatement MANAGE Turn over all documents and information and project deliverables to customer Documentation of layout at destination (as-built) Project sign-off, turnover, and post-move support SERVER RACK RELOCATION SERVICES RACK RELOCATION Relocation services and experienced technician and packing crew for full rack relocations Customized and OEM-specific crating solutions for all racks and large IT equipment Thousands of successful rack relocation projects McCollister’s follows guidelines prescribed by the RTST – “Rack Transport and Stability Team” Climate-controlled transportation options, air-ride trailers, GPS-enabled trucks, team drivers, dedicated trucks, and route planning McCollister’s owns OEM packing for racks and devices, including: Apc, Oracle, EMC, Dell, Fujitsu, NetApp, Symantec, IBM, Cisco, Juniper, Emerson, HP, and others. Secure transportation, chain-of-custody, seals, locks, and tracking services. McCollister’s employees perform every aspect of relocations in the USA. EQUIPMENT DECOMMISSION AND DISPOSAL De-install, pack, remove, and transport equipment for proper e-waste disposal and destruction Equipment refresh and lifecycle management for end-of-life devices Component and cable de-install and disposal Certificates of destruction and disposal provided for all equipment Brokerage and re-sale of equipment on secondary market Decommission and replace programs, technology refresh, and distribution Devices include: Servers, blade chassis, storage arrays & Controllers, network equipment, end-user equipment, monitors, printers and office gear Lease expiration equipment and legacy equipment in storage awaiting final disposition SECURE RELOCATION SERVICES SECURE RELOCATION McCollister’s regularly provides secure transportation service across the USA McCollister’s ensures the sensitivity of all items by using a process of secures relocation procedures and guidelines Bill-of-Lading and Inventory list are carefully checked off by MTS technicians at origin and destination All media to be relocated is inventoried on a serial number basis Equipment is inventoried on a serial number basis Truck locks, serialized truck seals, and use of safe-harbor system, where trucks only stop in pre-planned locations McCollister’s has employees with clearance levels for the Department of Defence, Social Security Administration, and more Secure warehouse facilities use 24×7 security monitoring Option of armed security escort and customer escort Team drivers used for less frequent stops CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES McCollister’s follows closely audit qualified procedures for a secure, chain-of-custody relocation service Chain-of-custody documents are signed by customer and McCollister’s team member at origin and destination Metal serial numbered door seals are used, recorded, and photographed at origin and destination to ensure the chain-of-custody is secure Security tape and locking bins used to assure items remain secure HIPAA compliant relocation services for the Healthcare Industry GPS tracking and a robust fleet of enclosed tractor-trailers with air-ride, climate control options, and trained, experienced drivers, reduce the risk of any loss or damage during the relocation SECURITY ESCORTED TRANSPORTATION Armed and unarmed security escorts for shipments in all locations in the USA Security personnel are CIPS certified Security escorts for long-haul shipments interstate or local shipments and delivery projects Security personnel experienced with relocations of valuables and of financial industry clients Security personnel available from a single escort guard to large engagements where 10 or more security personnel are required in various aspects of the relocation project INTERNATIONAL IT RELOCATION IT EQUIPMENT RELOCATION WORLDWIDE International air and sea freight to Europe, Asia, and South America Customs clearance and brokerage services IT installation and de-installation services in North America and Europe Internationally compliant packing materials and custom crating services Over 500 international service locations Customs documentation assistance and review Commercial invoice, power of attorney, and consent documentation as well as packing lists and airway bills OEM SERVICES EQUIPMENT RELOCATION Rack and stack for all equipment inside data centers De-install, safely pack, transportation (domestic and international) and re-install Relocation of ups systems, blade chassis, storage arrays, core switches Install and de-install of large rack-mounted devices, such as tape libraries, switches, blades using specialized equipment including server lifts, and custom crating Value-added services, including: switch configuration, cabling, remote connectivity and testing Consolidation projects and distribution projects for IT equipment Capabilities and experience with international equipment relocations including Europe, South America, and Asia Custom packing solutions for devices and components, including: hard drives, server components, cables, individual server packaging, and tapes McCollister’s owns a fleet of trucks out of 14 warehouses from coast to coast Get your free quote today! 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