Data center with server racks and cabling

Data Centre Migration and Consolidation

Key Engagement Items:

  • Reduction of legacy operations

  • Lower operational costs

  • Geographical consolidation of data centres across Australian eastern seaboard.

Migration Components:

  • Broadcast playout systems

  • Content management systems

  • Subscriber management systems

  • Billing platforms

  • Customer relationship management

  • Electronic Program Guide systems

  • Video on demand platforms

  • Content delivery networks

  • Disaster recovery systems

Key Migration Phases:

  • Assessment and planning

  • Infrastructure preparation

  • Data and system mapping

  • Migration scheduling

  • Testing and validation

  • Cutover planning

  • Production migration

  • Post-migration verification

Critical Considerations:

  • Service continuity during migration

  • Minimal broadcast interruption

  • Data integrity preservation

  • System dependencies

  • Network connectivity

  • Security requirements

  • Compliance maintenance

  • Performance optimization

  • Backup and recovery plans

Risk Management:

  • Rollback procedures

  • Service monitoring

  • Performance benchmarking

  • Impact assessment

  • Contingency planning

  • Business continuity

  • Stakeholder communication

  • Compliance verification