Consolidation and Transition Case Study

Goal:
Consolidate and transition all data center functions, servers, and mainframes, including SLA reporting, Disaster Recovery, Security and a Help Desk Ticketing System to a new Data Center in Omaha, NE

Situation:
The Data Center Transition project was in trouble.  Significant schedule and budget overruns were being experienced.  Team morale was poor complicating the ability of the team to achieve project recover.  Executive management was frustrated and prepared to issue an immediate stop work instruction.

Solution:
The David-Kenneth Group was engaged to direct the program

Engagement Model:
Blended Team

David-Kenneth Group Value Added:

  • Experienced data center consolidation Program Manager provided
  • Evaluated and updated the program schedule to reflect task dependencies and available resources
  • Experienced technical resources were “blended” into the existing technical team
  • Provided leadership to technical team and engaged client in collaboration on deliverables
  • Implemented the David-Kenneth Group SolidStart™ Migration Methodology with associated processes and toll-gates
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to team members

Bottom Line:

  • Project turn-around achieved
  • Focus made the difference

Reference available when appropriate

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