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Five engagements across the data centre lifecycle: cabling, migration, smart hands, technical builds and workplace, with the results and what the clients said.
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What we'll cover.

    Who we are

    From design and build to operations.

    A market-leading data centre and critical IT solutions provider, supporting clients from design and build through transformation, migration and operations.

    Design and build
    Transformation
    Migration
    Operations
    Where
    01Structured cablingLondon, Frankfurt, Singapore
    02Transformative design and migrationLondon, Frankfurt
    03Smart handsLondon, Paris, Leipzig
    04Technical buildLondon, Manchester, Paris, Frankfurt
    05Fit-out and WiFi05RelocationLondon, Paris

    Where each of the five engagements sits. Select one to go to it.

    A finished data hall aisle with overhead fibre tray
    A finished hall, on one of our projects.
    Our people

    Where our engineers have worked.

    USAUKEuropeMiddle EastAustralia
    The engagements

    Five engagements.

    All fiveSix cities, four countries
    SingaporeCase 01
    Case 01 — Structured Cabling Design & Installation

    One standard. Three countries.

    Client
    Indian multinational technical consultancy, 100,000+ employees
    Sites
    London, Frankfurt and Singapore

    The challenge

    • Enterprise data centre environments in three regions needed a documented, standardised copper and fibre design.
    • Future HPC scalability had to be accounted for from day one.
    • The existing sites were below standard and no longer fit for purpose.

    Our approach

    1. DiscoverySite assessments and technical workshops.
    2. DesignCopper, OS2 and OM4/5, compliant per region and ready for HPC.
    3. Global standardisationOne cabling, labelling and documentation specification.
    4. End-to-end deliveryMaterials, engineering, testing and handover.

    One design, built the same way at every site.

    Illustration. Panel layouts are examples, not the client's rack elevations.

    Case 01 — Results

    A standard now rolling out across 170+ sites.

    London Frankfurt Singapore
    170+global sites the documented standard is ready for
    30+data centres across the USA we were commissioned to refurbish to the same standard
    3countries where it was designed and installed: the UK, Germany and Singapore

    Global standardisation

    A sustainable infrastructure standard, fully documented and ready for the client's 170+ global sites.

    Tested and certified

    Every link tested and certified to standard, with saved results, so it was provably to spec and audit-ready at handover.

    Delivered within budget

    Delivered in full alignment with the original quote provided before kick-off.

    Retention and growth

    The client commissioned us to refurbish 30+ data centres across the USA to the same standard.

    “Partnering with Optronix enabled us to define and implement a global standard for our data centers. It's been a pleasure working with the team.”

    Minesh P., Head of Infrastructure
    Bundled copper cabling dressed across overhead basket tray Cable bundles routed along tray above the racks Copper bundles turning down into the rack row Copper and fibre dressed across the top of the racks
    From the project. Our engineers, not stock photography.
    Case 02 — Data Centre Migration

    50+ racks. Two cities.
    Zero downtime allowed.

    Client
    Global software company, leaders in AI and HPC, trusted by government
    Sites
    London and Frankfurt
    Scale
    Over 50 racks across both sites

    The challenge

    • Expiring leases in London and Frankfurt.
    • Loss of control over infrastructure and environments, creating operational risk.
    • An urgent need to regain control, reduce footprint, cut costs and implement standards.
    One owner Optronix project manager

    Illustration. Rack counts are schematic, not the 50+ racks migrated.

    Case 02 — Our approach

    Seven stages, one owner.

    What it produced
    Rack diagrams and patching schedules Aisle Reduced footprint Excess kit decommissioned Designed down to cabling and rack level RFC Racks pre-patched, every device labelled Non-production A test migration before any live event DevicePortMapped Device and port mapping checked, runbook refined Weekends, cleared engineers, tracked and insured Closure pack and DCIM integration
    One owner Total end-to-end ownership: a dedicated Optronix project manager, a runbook with named owners, and every change through a structured RFC process.
    Case 02 — Results

    Zero failures. Zero downtime. On budget.

    0hardware failures
    0downtime to live services
    50+racks across London and Frankfurt
    12hours of handover support at each phase

    “The team at Optronix were great to work with — really organised, transparent, always on the ball. The migration went smoother than we expected, no disruption to live services.”

    Steve B., IT Change Programme Director

    Successful migration

    Zero hardware failures. On schedule, as planned, on budget.

    Reduced costs

    A transformative design cut energy usage and physical footprint.

    Minimal downtime

    Zero downtime to live services, with every phase on or ahead of schedule.

    Trust

    Strengthened the relationship and our role as a long-term partner.

    Case 03 — Smart Hands Managed Services

    Around the clock,
    across three cities.

    Chinese hyperscalerOperates data centres globally

    The challenge. The same 24×7×365 service was needed in three cities. The incumbent lacked urgency, sent underqualified engineers and regularly missed SLAs.

    London--:--UK timeEngineers available 24×7×365
    Example request
    Paris--:--Central European timeEngineers available 24×7×365
    Example request
    Leipzig--:--Central European timeEngineers available 24×7×365
    Example request

    IntegrationTheir ticketing system and channels.
    Responsiveness24×7×365, to strict SLAs.
    ExecutionClient-approved SOPs, documented.
    GovernancePhotos, notes and escalation paths.
    Case 03 — Results

    Every request inside SLA.

    “Optronix have been a breath of fresh air compared to our last partner. Easy to work with, quick to get things done, reliable. We're looking forward to bringing them into more of our DCs.”

    Eric NG., Network Architect

    Seamless integration

    Full alignment with client systems and workflows, so support ran without friction.

    Rapid response

    All requests actioned within SLA, with clean engineer handovers on multi-day issues.

    Documented and audit-ready

    Full ticket tracking and photographic evidence for governance compliance.

    Trust

    Consistent delivery led to an expanded, long-term relationship.

    Example recordTask record in the client's DCIM
    Site
    Leipzig
    Task
    Patch and test two ports
    Method
    Client-approved SOP
    Approval
    Pre-defined for this task type
    Photos and task notes, uploaded to the client's DCIM
    1. RaisedIn the client's ticketing system
    2. On siteEngineer deployed
    3. DonePhotos and notes uploaded
    4. ClosedInside SLA

    An example for illustration, not a client record.

    Case 04 — Data Centre Technical Build

    Simultaneous builds,
    identical standards.

    Chinese hyperscalerFour cities
    DoneUnder wayReviewed and validated
    Project managerKept fully informed by the on-site managers
    Drag through the build
    Reviewed
    Under way, all four sites
    Next

    Illustrative sequence. Stage lengths are not the project programme.

    250device rack, cable and configure projects
    4cities built in parallel, to one methodology
    1. ExperienceEngineers proven in hyperscale environments.
    2. ManagementOn-site managers at every location, keeping one project manager informed.
    3. StandardisationA single, repeatable methodology. No variations. No surprises.
    4. QualityEvery stage reviewed and validated across all sites.
    Case 04 — Results

    Aggressive timelines, no compromise.

    “Simply put, Optronix have helped us achieve a more efficient way of deploying our DCs.”

    Juan H., Global Infrastructure Lead

    Urgent delivery, on budget

    Simultaneous deployments met aggressive timelines without compromising quality.

    Consistency

    Every site delivered to the same technical standards and documentation.

    Collaboration

    Process improvements we introduced were adopted into the client's official build documentation.

    Trust and growth

    Now firmly established as their go-to partner for data centre deployments and managed services.

    Two racks built and cabled side by side Servers racked with fibre patched and dressed A finished data hall aisle A densely patched rack of servers
    From the builds, in all four cities.
    Case 05 — Office Fit-Out, Relocation & WiFi Commissioning

    400 users moved.

    Fit-out and relocationLondon and Paris400 users

    European headquarters in London and Paris for an American mass media and entertainment conglomerate. Local teams in both cities, one reporting line, and no interruption to normal working hours.

    18:00Local time

    0working hours interrupted
    Ekahau-certifiedSurvey to commissioning, in house
    1. 01Site survey
    2. 02Detailed design
    3. 03Hardware supply and installation
    4. 04Configuration
    5. 05Final commissioning
    Enterprise WiFi 6Ready for high user density from day one

    An illustrative night. Each phase was planned around the working day, and the times shown are examples.

    Case 05 — Results

    Zero downtime.
    WiFi 6 from day one.

    400users relocated
    2capitals, one playbook
    0working hours lost

    Zero downtime

    Everything delivered outside business hours, with operations uninterrupted throughout.

    Fully coordinated

    400 users relocated across London and Paris, phased to milestones with bilingual teams.

    Enterprise WiFi 6

    Installed, commissioned and validated, ready for high user density from day one.

    “Thanks to the entire team for their efforts and for working through the night to get us up and running on such aggressive timelines. You made this install and relocation much easier than we expected.”

    Keith T., Head of End User Computing
    Desks set up with two screens each A finished row of desks Desks mid-installation
    From the London and Paris fit-outs.
    Beyond these five

    The full catalogue, deck by deck.

    Design and buildCase 01Structured CablingThe physical layer, designed, installed, tested and certified. MigrationCase 02Data Centre MigrationsAudit to handover, with one accountable owner. OperationsCase 03Managed ServicesData centre management, smart hands and monitoring. Design and buildCase 04Rack, Stack & PatchKit installed, cabled and patched to standard, and documented. WorkplaceCase 05Workplace TechnologyEvery piece of technology in the office, from the duct to the desk. WirelessCase 05WiFi Survey, Design & InstallationEkahau survey, design, install and validation. DeploymentsCritical IT & Office DeploymentsTime-boxed rollouts across sites, to one methodology. Design and buildData Centre Design & InstallationFrom first sketch to final handover. Design and buildWhite Space Design & Fit-OutFrom an empty shell to a live hall. AdvisoryData Centre AssessmentsAn on-site audit of resilience, capacity and cabling. DeliveryProgramme & Project ManagementOne plan and one owner, from start to close. DevicesStaging & ConfigurationKit built and tested before it reaches site. The moveWhite Glove LogisticsEvery asset tracked door to door. The moveSecure StorageCleared, monitored warehousing for staged and in-transit assets. End of lifeITAD & WEEESecure decommission, certified erasure and disposal. EnergyWebsiteBusiness Energy DealsSustainable energy for data centre clients.
    Next step

    Tell us the project.
    We'll plan the delivery.

    The sites, the scope and the timeline are enough to start. We will come back with an approach and an outline programme, and can take you through any of these five in more detail.

    Anthony Hobley
    Technical Director
    +44 (0) 7450 337795
    anthony.hobley@optronix.co.uk     Email Anthony →     Matt Stockill
    Sales Manager
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    matt.stockill@optronix.co.uk     Email Matt →
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