| | | | Why do I need a Workshop?That was the first question of many of our previous clients. Those who
subsequently went through the process, however, say that it was one
of the most vital and useful aspects of the whole Data Centre /
Computer Room build engagement. |  | The workshop helps bridge the gap that often
exists within organisations between those responsible for the
facility and those responsible for the IT.
In many cases it also helps other areas of the organisation such as finance
and operations to input their needs and get real understanding for
the complexities and the pit-falls involved. On numerous occasions
these workshops have helped to develop the business case for a
Computer Room Project as well as aligning disparate areas of a
business behind a common set of objectives.
| | The Workshop takes an entire day. We start by
explaining Data Centre Components and Best Practices, so that you
understand the anatomy of a Data Centre. Next we find out all about
your business and its IT - The business and operational needs; the
current facility; service levels; user needs, the current and future
IT estate; power and network connectivity; possible locations;
security and business continuity; project timescales and ongoing
management and support. The output of the Workshop is a ‘Outline
Room Proposal’. This lists all of the requirements defined during
the Workshop and outlines a high level outline for a potential
solution, along with a budgetary costing and project timeframes.
This document can be used by the client to obtain competitive
quotations and has often formed the basis for a ITT's sent out to
third party companies, including END2END, as part of the procurement
process. | | | |
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