Relocation Services

When a business makes the decision to relocate or expand into new premises, their entire mission critical IT & Telecoms infrastructure needs to be packed up, transported and rebuilt on the new site. Moving house is difficult enough, moving an entire business can be demanding and stressful, with of the added pressure of keeping your staff operational during normal business hours.

Highlander takes the stress out of such a complex project.

Experience has taught Highlander that by careful planning and project management the process can be achieved with great success. After working with many businesses over the last 15 years and relocating ourselves in July 2007, Highlander have developed a range of services to meet with all of the IT and Voice system requirements of companies as they move site and to support them throughout the process.

Highlander will act as the principle supplier for CAT5e, CAT6 & Fibre cabling, CCTV, Access Control, LAN Active Hardware (switches, hubs and routers), Telephone Systems, Internet connection, PC and Laptop units, Servers, Microsoft software and maintenance and support services. By keeping central control, Highlander tie in the services required and deliver them at the exact point they are needed.

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Project Management

The key to a successful business move is experienced Project Management. Like any service it is easier when you know how. Most businesses only move once or twice in their lifetime. Highlander can offer you the experience of having supported many of our customers as they move premises or extend current office sites. The role of the Highlander Project Manager is to co-ordinate all agreed services, suppliers and tasks included within the IT & Telecoms scope of relocation. As the IT staff still have to meet the day to day demands of system support and development, Highlander can offer a single point of contact for co-ordination of aspects of the relocation and equipping of the new premises. Project plans and regular meetings provide feedback and progress reports.

Building Infrastructure Cabling

All new premises will require cabling to be installed for voice and data communications. Even existing offices will usually require an element of works in terms or relocating outlet positions and testing each outlet. Highlander is able to provide a comprehensive cabling solution to our customers. Our consultants will provide a detailed on site survey to define your needs without obligation, and design a cabling infrastructure to meet current and future requirements.

All workmanship and materials are guaranteed for 12 months and turnkey CAT5e or CAT6 structured cabling projects come complete with a 15-year manufacturers warranty. Highlander is able to offer solutions cable and fibre installations from major manufacturers such as: Krone, RW Data, Excel, and Connectix. Our cabling services include: -

  • Structured Cabling CAT5e and CAT6 solutions
  • Moves, Adds and Changes to existing cabling
  • CW1308 and Voice Multicore cabling
  • Testing of existing cabling
  • Fibre Optic installation

Telephone Systems and Connections

When a business relocates to a new site, as a minimum, they will require having new telephone lines and Internet connections installed. Highlander works with many of the leading carriers and can arrange for the installation ofISDN30E, ISDN2E or ADSL/SDSL Leased Lines links as required. We also have partnerships with least cost routing companies and can audit your current telephone bills to see if we can save you money on your telephone call costs.

Should your new premises require the installation of a new telephone system then Highlander can help here too. We are fully manufacturer independent and as such can offer the right solution to meet your needs from a range of manufacturers including Siemens, Samsung, Panasonic, Mitel and Avaya. We can advise on systems ranging from a small handful of extensions to large units of 500 plus extensions with call centre functionality, voice mail, or integrated multi site networks.

As the worlds of voice and data converge, Highlander have experience not only in the traditional voice world of installation and support of PBX telephone systems but can also advise on the emerging technologies of VOIP and server based telephony products. All installations are fully warranted and comprehensive ranges of maintenance support options are available.

Building Security

Within the scope of modern buildings comes the consideration of premises security and access control. Highlander is able to discuss a range of options with our customers from a basic intercom system integrated with a telephone system, through to key fob or swipe card access control and CCTV systems. Highlander has the experience, skills and expertise to provide our customers with a premises security solution to comply with their needs for today and also to provide a foundation to build upon the technology advances of the future.

  • Building Access Control
  • CCTV and perimeter security