Data Center Relocation. Let Us Do the Math.
Data Center Relocation can be overwhelming, but we're here to help.
We've researched the Best DC Migration Companies of 2024 to help you
choose the ease and process you need while fitting within your budget.
OUR BEST RATED MIGRATION COMPANIES:
US Net
01
Clancy RELOCATION & LOGISTICS
02
Server Movers
03
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COMPARE MIGRATION COMPANIES
How many years have you been in business?
What geographic locations do you serve?
Do you do only data center moves?
What services do you offer that are specific to data centers?
What kind of training do your movers have in general and specifically for data centers?
Does the training include any kind of certification for data center moves?
Do you use any specialized equipment for moving data centers? If yes, what does that include?
Do you comply with any regulations such as FACTA, HIPAA, HITECH, and GLBA?
Do you employ security protocols during the data center transportation phase? If so, what kind?
How much insurance do you carry to cover equipment damage and loss? Do you carry more insurance to cover data center moves?
Do you offer free quotes?
Are your quotes guaranteed?
How many days are your quotes typically good for?
In our research, data centers are very concerned with safety: of their employees, equipment, and anyone else who is at the facility. Is there anything you would like to share with us about your safety record that we could include in your listing?
What kind of trucking carriers are used for moves?
Are all your employees and subcontractors required to pass background checks?
Are all your employees and subcontractors require to pass regular drug testing?
Can people with criminal backgrounds be hired by your company?
In your own words, tell us why would your customers choose you over your competition?
5 Star Rating
23 years
North America
No
Equipment Packing, Physical Relocation, Data Center Consolidation, Project Planning and Management Decommissioning, Network Cabling, Cable / Port Mapping, Asset Disposal / Data Destruction, Asset Tagging & Cable Labeling, Site Audit, Equipment Install / De-population, Data Center Relocations Structured Cabling Design and installation Rack & Stack
N/A
None
ServerLIFT Products, Carts, Pallet Jacks, Specialized Computer Carts.
No Answer
No Answer
$4,000,000
Yes
Yes
30 days
0 Workman's Comp Claims
3650 Days Accident-Free
3rd party/subcontractors are used. All air-ride equipped. Specialized Electronics transportation.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Security depends on the client. Can offer everything from follow cars and armed security guards.
Dustin returned my call on 3/4. Looking forward to hearing more (told me they are the best relocation company out there....just ask his customers!)
4 Star Rating
3 Years
US
Yes, more info on website
From form: Equipment Packing, Physical Relocation
Data center consolidation
Project Planning and Management
Decommissioning
Cable/Port Mapping, Site Audit, Asset Disposal/Data Destruction, Equipment Install/De-population
Risk analysis and expedited transportation, Customized services based on client's needs are offered.
Starting 2003 IBM has been training their people and now they train other people.
Certified with IBM but do many others as well such as HP.
No moving certifications.
Customer carts, smaller lab carts, roller lifts, data carts many are their own model, but they do use other name brands sometimes.
GenieLift, Carts, Pallet Jacks, Forklifts.
HIPAA, HITECH
Depends on client: None, Escort, Armed Escort, GPS.
We can get pretty much unlimited insurance per what customer needs are. $10,000,000
Yes
Yes
180 days
Yes, we have a high security chain of custody end to end. The only time it's not used is if it as been decommissioned and data wiped.
The number of Workman's Comp Claims Averaged Each Year: 1
Number of Days Accident-Free: 300
All trucks are air-ride equipped. 3rd parties/subcontractors are used.
Yes
No
No
Large scale server moves,
Large scale server deployments, Mainframe moves, Colocation decommissions, Data center decommissions, Our Experience
3 Star Rating
26 Years
US Nationwide
Only Server Racks, IT Equipment, and Data Center
Equipment packing, Physical Relocation, Data Center Consolidation
Project Planning & Management
Decommissioning, Asset Disposal/Data Destruction, Asset Tagging & Cable Labeling, Site Audit, Equipment Install / De-population, De-installations, Packing Secure Transport and Re-installations, Local or National
Yes, all employees on site are.
No Answer
Racklift Carts, Pallet Jacks.
HIPAA
Tandem drivers. Always on the drive with the trucks. Trucks are locked and in certain cases internally alarmed.
$4,000,000
Yes
Yes
30 days
Server Movers is a team of expert, dedicated and capable IT professionals who understand the numerous challenges to be overcome when moving and relocating Servers, Data Centers, Server Rooms, Server Racks and related Server Equipment.
0 claims - 10,220 days
We offer secure "white glove" private transport. No third parties or sub contractors. Air-ride equipped.
Yes
Yes
No
Customized services based on client needs.
Expert nationwide mission critical server equipment relocation by professional IT technicians.
Data Center Relocation Solutions customized to your needs.
We can move your server rack populated or we can de/re-rack, pack, and securely transport your racks.
2 Star Rating
8 Years
US and Canada
No
Equipment Packing, Physical Relocation, Decommissioning, Asset Tagging & Cable Labeling, Equipment Install / De-population, Specialize in final mile delivery, decommissioning and transportation.
Trained specifically for data center work.
No Answer
GenieLift, Carts, Pallet Jacks, Forklifts.
Yes
Yes - From truck seals, GPS tracking, to high security - with leading and following security cars.
$2,500,000
Yes
Yes
30 days
0 number of workman's comp claims each year.
All trucks are air-ride equipped. 3rd parties/subcontractors are used.
Yes
Yes
No
At MOD Delivery we specialize in providing top-notch logistics solutions tailored to meet your unique business needs. With a commitment to efficiency, reliability, and innovation, we strive to elevate your supply chain management to new heights.
1 Star Rating
40 Years
US and Southern Canada
No
Supply electric equipment, Help with design for data centers, Construction for data centers, To run a data center, Move HVAC systems for data centers, Do not specifically move servers.
20+ experience
HVAC Cert.
Cranes, forklifts.
Indirectly applies
Site security only.
Depends on the client.
Depends on client and complexity.
Yes
6 months
2920 days accident-free
Could be using own trucks.
Depends on the job.
Subcontractors hasn't had to pass one yet.
No Answer
No Answer
Refurbish computer room ACand can be ready in 3 months brand new.
Very few companies that can do what they do.
BEST MIGRATION COMPANIES IN DETAIL
Nationwide Service, Longevity, Only Moves Data Centers, Full Range of Services, Experience, Prioritizes Data Center Safety, Variety of Transport Security Options
PROS
CONS
Moves data centers across North America
Uses safety-certified data center lifts
Offers high level of end-to-end security for data center moves
Uses 3rd-parties and subcontractors
Hires people with criminal records
Doesn't just do data center moves
5 Star Rating
USNet
Nationwide Service, Full Range of Services, High-Value Insurance, Variety of Transport Security Options
PROS
CONS
Does data center moves across the nation
Uses 3rd-parties and subcontractors
High end-to-end change of custody during data center moves
Uses carts to move data center equipment
Will offer whatever high-value insurance data center requires
Less than 10 years in business
Clancy Relocation & Logistics
4 Star Rating
Nationwide Service, Longevity, Full Range of Services, Secure "White Glove" Transport
PROS
CONS
Does data center moves across the nation
Offers secure "white glove" private transport for data center moves
Non-safety-certified data center lifts and lifts that are not designed to move data center equipment
Tandem truck drivers who ensure security of the truck during data center moves
Server Movers
3 Star Rating
US and Canada Service, Full Range of Services, Variety of Transport Security Options
PROS
CONS
Does data center moves across the nation
Specifically trained for data center moves
Good level of security during data center moves
Doesn't use safety-certified or exclusively purpose-built data center lifts
Doesn't have a high level of insurance to cover large amounts of equipment damage and/or loss
Less than 10 years in business
PEPMove
2 Star Rating
Move Only Data Center HVAC Systems, Longevity, Provides Limited Security Options
PROS
CONS
Works in US and southern Canada
Quotes are guaranteed
Doesn't do full data center moves; only HVAC systems
Quotes are good for 6 months
Use subcontractors for data center moves
Provides only site security
DCES
1 Star Rating
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