Overview
MWL Group, a leading professional services firm based in Camden, London, engaged Varciti to design and deliver a full IT and AV infrastructure for their new office space. The project involved an end-to-end fit-out, from network cabling and server relocation to the installation of cutting-edge Audio Visual systems and smart technology—all with the goal of creating a sleek, modern workspace that could impress clients and support seamless day-to-day operations.
The project also included a complete office migration, requiring careful planning to ensure zero data loss and minimal business disruption during the transition.
Project Objectives
The scope of the project focused on:
- Delivering a future-proof network infrastructure via new Cat 6 structured cabling throughout the office
- Installing state-of-the-art AV systems in two executive boardrooms
- Implementing smart glass technology that could transition from transparent to screen display for presentations and client engagement
- Providing an integrated office-wide audio system that linked with boardroom AV controls
- Ensuring reliable wireless coverage across the entire workspace
- Managing the seamless relocation of all users, desktops, and servers from the old office, with minimal downtime
Our Solution
Varciti approached this multi-faceted project with precision planning, deploying dedicated teams for networking, AV integration, wireless coverage, and migration logistics. Each aspect of the solution was delivered to the highest specification and on a tight timeline.
1. Network Infrastructure Design
- Installed Cat 6 data cabling throughout the premises, with central patching and structured labeling to support high-speed data transfer and future scalability
- Designed and configured network switches, firewalls, and wireless access points for maximum coverage and redundancy
2. Audio Visual Integration
- Equipped two executive boardrooms with large-format displays, integrated conferencing systems, and wireless content sharing solutions
- Deployed smart glass technology, allowing internal meeting spaces to transform into visually striking client-facing displays
- Delivered a multi-zone audio system, linking shared office areas to the boardroom AV systems for unified control and ambient audio
3. Wireless and Mobility Enablement
- Installed commercial-grade wireless access points across the entire office, ensuring fast, uninterrupted connectivity for all staff and visitors
4. Out-of-Hours Office Migration
- Conducted a full relocation of all users and core IT systems, including physical servers and desktop infrastructure
- Scheduled the move over evening and weekend hours to ensure zero downtime during working hours
- Post-move testing and validation ensured every system was fully operational by the start of business Monday morning
