CyrusOne is a global leader in data center colocation services, providing secure, reliable, and scalable solutions for businesses worldwide.
Precision Logistics & Large-Scale Coordination
AIT oversaw the full movement of 45 tractor-trailer loads of data center buildout hardware between CyrusOne’s facilities, planning every step to ensure safe, efficient transportation. Their disciplined coordination kept the operation on schedule and ready to meet urgent customer demands.
Secure Handling of Critical Infrastructure Gear
AIT deployed a skilled team trained to handle sensitive, high-value data center hardware, ensuring each load was packed, transported, and unloaded with strict safety and handling protocols. This minimized risk and kept all equipment fully deployment-ready.
On-Time Delivery Under a Compressed Timeline
With only 15 days to complete the relocation, AIT maintained a consistent daily workflow that enabled the entire move to finish without delays. Their reliable execution allowed CyrusOne to activate the relocated gear immediately to support critical customer needs.
Overview
When CyrusOne, a global leader in data center colocation services, faced the challenge of relocating critical data center buildout hardware between two facilities in Sterling, Virginia, they turned to AIT for expert logistics, labor, and execution. This case study highlights how AIT successfully managed the complex move, ensuring CyrusOne could meet immediate customer needs.
Client: CyrusOne
Location: National
Services: Hardware relocation, comprehensive logistics planning, timeline execution, facility coordination
Challenge
CyrusOne needed to move 45 tractor-trailer loads of data center buildout gear from their NVA 10 facility to NVA 6, both located in Sterling, Virginia. The move required:
Precise Coordination: Ensuring the seamless relocation of hardware between two facilities.
Tight Timeline: Completing the entire move within just 15 days to meet urgent customer demands.
Skilled Labor: Deploying a team capable of handling the physical relocation of sensitive and critical equipment.
The stakes were high, as the move was critical to facilitating immediate customer requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.
Solution
AIT, a trusted partner in logistics and execution, stepped in to manage the entire process. Leveraging their expertise, AIT provided:
Comprehensive Logistics Planning: AIT meticulously planned the movement of 45 tractor-trailer loads, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
Skilled Data Center Decommissioning and Transport: Over the course of 15 days, AIT deployed a dedicated team to handle the physical relocation of the hardware.
Seamless Execution of Services: From loading to transportation and unloading, AIT ensured every step of the process was executed flawlessly.
AIT’s ability to coordinate large-scale logistics and labor-intensive operations ensured that CyrusOne’s critical hardware was relocated on time and without incident.