Network Project
Dedicated resources for larger projects
Our network project service provides a dedicated resource for the duration of your project. This can be useful for large projects such as data centre, office, and site builds, upgrades, or migrations. We can provide end-to-end design, implementation, documentation, and early-life support services.
A dedicated resource
Our network project service is where I offer myself as a dedicated resource for those bigger projects, which could be as an advisor or designer or implementer.
I’ve spent the bulk of my career working on projects, so here’s what separates a smooth project from a stressful one.
Planning and inventory
Hidden dependencies cause more trouble than anything else. Knowing exactly what you already have, how it works and the dependencies are critical. Understanding your current environment and identifying areas you are unsure about can often make or break a project.
Design
Before anything happens, the end state must be agreed and documented. With so many people involved in a project, it’s easy for goalposts to move for one reason or another. When that happens, you can end up with something that may fulfil the criteria of a brief, but it doesn’t deliver on the benefits you actually wanted from the new solution.
A back out plan
During implementation, every critical change needs a rollback plan. If the change doesn’t go to plan, you need to be able to return to where you were with the confidence that everything will work the next morning.
Testing
All too often I’ve seen testing skipped to save time or to hit change windows because something else took longer than expected – only for the solution to fail the business later down the line because it wasn’t tested during implementation.
Early life support
The first days after a go live are when odd things that weren’t spotted before can appear. Having the person who built or designed the solution available and accountable during that period turns any risk into a non-event.
Handover
I believe that the best person to look after your network is you. In order to do that your team needs to understand how to monitor, maintain, troubleshoot and look after everything going forward. With every project we provide a full handover to your business.
If you’re at the early planning stage, I offer a free 30-minute consultation. No obligation, just pick a date and time that suits you via the link below:
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Click the link below to arrange a free 30-minute no obligation consultation to discuss your requirements.
What can be included in our network project services
- Planning, inventory and dependency mapping
- End-to-end design
- Implementation under change control, with rollback plans
- Testing and a planned cutover window
- Documentation and structured handover
- Early-life support after go-live
What decides whether a network project goes smoothly
- Fully understanding your dependencies
- An agreed, documented end state
- A rollback plan for critical steps
- Testing before and after cutover
- Clear communication to the people affected
- Support on hand straight after go-live
How our network project services work
Every engagement designed to minimise risk and maximise clarity for your team.
01: Free Consultation
A no obligation 30-minute consultation to understand the project.
02: Scope of work
I'll create a scope of work with anticipated number of days, my availability and a quote for the work to be completed.
03: Delivery
The work is carried out under contract for the duration of the project.
04: Handover
All project services include a handover which may include documentation, knowledge transfer or in person training.
Frequently asked questions
Can you work alongside our own team or other suppliers?
Yes. not a problem. I fully appreciate that projects are a team effort.
What happens after go-live?
Early-life support is offered as part of the service to help catch issues that only appear with real use.
Will we be able to run it ourselves afterwards?
That's the aim. Documentation and training can be included as a part of the handover.
Do you provide project management services?
No, we only offer network and network security infrastructure services; we do not offer project management, but we are happy to work with your Programmes Team.
Other services we offer
Installation
Network hardware installation
Review
Independent network security review
Optimisation
Network optimisation and rule review
Troubleshooting
Network troubleshooting and break-fix support
Training
Network training for your business
Let's take a look
Book your FREE 30-minute consultation
Click the link below to arrange a free 30-minute no obligation consultation to discuss your requirements.