Relocating Your Office? What To Consider For IT

Moving your business to a new space can be exciting, as it likely means you are growing or upgrading. But this move also means that you have plenty of organizing to do. In addition to moving desks, chairs, computers, and other equipment, your business will also have to maintain IT systems. Once you move, it’s essential that you get your cloud computing service and firewall up and running again. This guide will provide some tricks to better manage your business’s IT while moving your office.

Before The Move
When it comes to securing your IT service needs, preparation is key. Take these steps to ensure a smooth transition before you move the office.

• Hire an IT consulting service. About 38% of companies of all sizes said that enhanced security and compliance was their main reason for hiring managed IT support. It will be highly valuable to have these experts on your side.

• Consider what changes you want to make. An office relocation is a great time to make structural changes or improvements to your IT. Work with your IT consultant to determine what could use a boost.

• Make a detailed plan. Plan everything ahead of time and communicate the plan to all employees. The more clear you are, the smoother things will go.

After The Move
Once everything is set up in your new office, take the following steps.

• Test everything thoroughly. Work with your IT professional to test every aspect of your IT setup. This will catch any issues ahead of time.
• Troubleshoot before you launch. If you find a problem, solve it before you resume business operations. Otherwise, you could waste time and resources.
• Prepare for the unexpected. When moving your office, mistakes can happen.
  Be ready for these and stay calm when solving them. This preparedness will help you smooth over everything faster.

By putting your IT service needs at the center of your move, you can keep your company secure as everything is in transition. Just be sure to communicate closely with your IT professional and run thorough tests on all systems. This way, you can successfully keep business operations moving forward and thriving.


Daniel Haurey
Daniel Haurey Jr. is the president and founder of managed IT services provider Exigent Technologies, which he founded in 1997. Under his leadership, the MSP has earned accolades ranging from Channel Futures MSP 501 to being named SonicWall’s 2024 MSP Growth Partner of the Year. Dan is a true entrepreneur, dedicated to growing, investing in, and mentoring small businesses. You can find him on LinkedIn, where he regularly posts about technology, business, leadership, and community.



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