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The Forgotten Factor: How Office Moves Break IT Systems

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When businesses plan a move, they think about furniture, signage, and utilities. What they forget is IT. And it’s often the most disruptive factor in an office relocation.

IT problems during moves include:

  • Downtime waiting for internet service installation

  • Misconfigured networks after re-cabling

  • Lost equipment during transport

  • Security lapses when firewalls or servers go offline

Planning IT for a move is as critical as planning utilities. ALCO USA creates relocation roadmaps that ensure:

  • Internet is provisioned in advance

  • Systems are backed up before transport

  • Security is maintained during downtime

  • New sites are tested before employees arrive

Skipping IT planning turns a relocation into weeks of disruption.