Case study: Keeping a regulated business online during an office move
Client: Mid-sized, regulated financial-services firm
Delivery partner: Liberty Caribbean ICT (LC ICT)
Objective: Move the company’s core IT equipment, including servers, storage, and network devices from the old office to the new one without interrupting normal work.
When a mid-sized financial-services firm planned an office move, they had one non-negotiable: stay online while the physical equipment moved. LC ICT delivered exactly that, using a backup-first plan that kept systems running from a secure off-site copy, then switched everything back once the new office was ready.
Our approach
Run from the backup site first: Before any packing started, we pointed the firm’s systems to a secure off-site copy—this is called Disaster Recovery (DR). Staff continued working normally while the on-premises equipment was shut down and moved.
Shut down and prepare the equipment: We powered down servers and network devices in a controlled way, labelled the cables clearly, and prepared the rack for the movers.
Move and reconnect: The movers transported the rack to the new office. Our engineers reconnected everything, powered it up, and checked that internet access and internal systems were working.
Switch back from backup to the main system: Once the new office systems were stable, we moved operations back from the off-site copy to the main setup in the new location (often called failback).
Test and handover: We followed a clear test list, confirmed day-to-day tasks worked as expected, and handed everything back with simple “how it’s set up now” notes.
What this meant for the client
Continuity: Staff were able to continue working while the equipment was in transit.
Control: A documented plan, checkpoints, and regular updates throughout the weekend window.
Confidence: A calm cutover and a clean “all clear,” with updated diagrams and notes for future reference.
Why this works
Putting the backup environment (DR) to work during a move removes time pressure and risk. If anything unexpected happens, you simply stay on the backup until the main systems are ready - no scramble, no surprises.
Technology at a glance
Nutanix (NCI + Prism):
LC ICT runs your servers and storage on Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI), managed through Nutanix Prism (part of Nutanix Cloud Manager). This hyperconverged platform includes built-in replication and Disaster Recovery (DR), so we can operate from a secure off-site copy during the move and switch back once the new office is ready.
Our in-house capability (certified):
LC ICT designs, implements, and maintains Nutanix environments end-to-end: cluster build/expansion, AHVvirtualization, protection & replication policies, planned failover/failback, monitoring and health checks in Prism, patching, and performance tuning. Team certifications include NCP/NCAP (Nutanix Certified Professional / Advanced Professional).
Thinking about an office move?
Don’t be intimidated by the thought of moving your IT systems!
We use the same backup-first playbook to keep your business running while the boxes move, and it’s cost-effective, compliant and in the hands of the experts.
If you want to learn more, drop us an email today: James.morphett@libertycaribbeanict.com