Moving offices? Congratulations—and buckle up.
While most teams focus on packing boxes and picking paint colors, one of the most critical (and overlooked) parts of any office move is the IT transition. At Stamm Tech, we’ve helped businesses move without missing a beat. Here’s what you need to know before the trucks roll out.
Why IT Planning Matters in an Office Move
Every business today runs on tech—email, internet, cloud platforms, file servers, phones, printers, Wi-Fi, security systems… the works.
If those systems aren’t ready on Day One, your business grinds to a halt. Missed deadlines. Lost productivity. Frustrated employees. It doesn’t have to be that way.
What Can Go Wrong (If You Don't Plan Ahead)
- The internet isn’t live when your team arrives
- Equipment is damaged or lost during the move
- Your server doesn’t power on—or worse, isn’t compatible with the new space
- Cabling isn’t in place for phones or workstations
- Users can’t log in because their devices weren’t updated
- There’s no plan for network security in the new environment
We’ve seen it all—and we’ve solved it all.
5 Tech Must-Haves Before Moving Day
- Internet Installation Confirmed in AdvanceSchedule ISP install weeks ahead and test before move-in. No Wi-Fi = no work.
- Structured Cabling Prepped and LabeledNew office? Make sure every drop, port, and patch panel is clean, labeled, and documented. Bonus points for cable management that doesn’t look like spaghetti.
- Cloud Migration Completed (if needed)If you’re still relying on on-premise servers, moving is a great excuse to cut the cord. Migrate to the cloud before you move for maximum flexibility and uptime.
- Security Systems and Access Control Set UpFrom door systems to surveillance cameras to secure networks—don’t let security be an afterthought.
- A Test Day Before the Team ArrivesPower everything on, test logins, confirm file access, run speed tests. Catch issues before your employees do.
Case Study: Smooth Move for Advantage Media Services
When Advantage Media Services moved offices in April 2025, we helped them transition seamlessly:
- Re-cabled the entire office
- Installed wireless access points
- Retired their on-prem server after migrating to Egnyte cloud
- Joined all machines to Entra/Azure Active Directory
- Set up network, UPS, power distribution, and more
- Result: Zero downtime during the move
That’s how you do it right.
Planning an Office Move? We Can Help.
Stamm Tech is your full-service IT relocation partner—from planning and prep to execution and day-one support.
Let us handle the tech so your team can hit the ground running.
Talk to an IT Move Specialist
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