Moving into a new office involves much more than purchasing computers.
IT infrastructure should be planned before employees arrive.
Order the internet connection early.
Overview
Also consider whether the business needs a secondary connection for redundancy.
Plan network points for
- Desks
- Printers
- Wi-Fi access points
- IP phones
- Servers
- CCTV
- Meeting rooms
Good cabling is much easier to install before the office is complete.
Business networks should use an appropriate firewall rather than relying solely on the router supplied by the internet provider.
Access point placement should be designed around the building layout.
Avoid simply installing one access point and hoping it covers the entire office.
Prepare company computers before employees arrive.
Install
- Updates
- Business applications
- Antivirus or endpoint security
- Microsoft 365
- Company policies
Create user accounts, email addresses and security settings before the move.
MFA should be enabled from the beginning.
Configure devices centrally wherever possible.
Plan extensions, call routing, opening hours and remote users.
Backups should be operational from the first day.
Review
- MFA
- Firewall rules
- Endpoint protection
- Wi-Fi security
- Administrator access
- Guest networks
Document passwords, network configuration, equipment and service providers securely.
RepairIT can design and implement the complete IT environment for a new office, including networking, Microsoft 365, computers, backup, security and business telephony.
Need help with this? RepairIT can review your environment and recommend practical next steps for your business.