PC Rollout and IMAC for IT Estate Management

PC Rollout and IMAC Services for Businesses

Coordinated Refresh of Corporate Workstations

MGK Tech supports organisations with PC rollout projects, coordinating the replacement of existing hardware with new workstations and the restoration of data on the new devices according to the activities agreed with the customer.

Each project is organised according to the number of workstations involved, the locations concerned and the organisation’s operational requirements. The service can cover a single office or an IT estate distributed across multiple sites.

IT Estate Refresh

When a Corporate PC Rollout Project Is Needed

A PC rollout allows an organisation to coordinate the replacement and activation of multiple workstations without managing each device as a separate intervention.

The project is designed around the organisation’s operational requirements and the characteristics of the IT estate being refreshed.

PC Estate Refresh

Planned replacement of desktop PCs, laptops and workstations that need to be upgraded with new hardware.

New Workstations

Preparation and deployment of new workstations when the organisation needs to expand or reorganise its IT estate.

Multi-Site Projects

PC rollout activities can also be planned across multiple corporate locations according to the operating requirements agreed with the customer.

Workstations and Devices

Which Devices Can Be Included in a PC Rollout?

The project is defined according to the equipment that needs to be replaced or installed and the characteristics of the new workstations planned by the organisation.

  • Desktop PCs
  • Laptops
  • Workstations
  • Monitors
  • Docking Stations
  • Peripherals
Operational Process

How a PC Rollout Project Is Planned

Each project is organised according to the existing IT estate, the number of workstations, the locations involved and the operating instructions provided by the customer.

  1. Assessment

    The workstations involved, the locations and the activities required for the project are defined.

  2. Planning

    The sequence of activities, operating procedures and organisation of the interventions are agreed.

  3. Preparation

    New workstations are prepared and configured according to the requirements defined for the project.

  4. Replacement

    Existing hardware is replaced and the required data is restored on the new workstations.

  5. Verification

    The agreed activities are completed and the devices involved can be updated within the project inventory.

Operational Activities

What the PC Rollout and IMAC Service Includes

The activities included are defined according to the requirements of the project and the operating procedures agreed with the customer.

Replacement and Installation

Removal of workstations being replaced and installation of the new hardware included in the project.

Data Restoration

The data included within the project can be restored to the new devices during workstation replacement.

IMAC Activities

IMAC – Install, Move, Add, Change – can include the installation, relocation, addition or modification of workstations according to the activities agreed with the customer.

Activities Defined for Each Individual Project

Configurations, intervention sequences and operating procedures are agreed with the customer according to the characteristics of the IT estate and the locations involved.

New Workstations

Installation and Deployment of New PCs

Hardware replacement is organised to bring new workstations into the configuration defined for the project.

Workstation Preparation

Each new device is prepared according to the technical activities agreed for the project.

Where included, monitors and other peripherals can also be connected as part of the workstation setup.

Data Restoration on the New Device

During workstation replacement, the project can include the activities required to restore data to the new device.

The operating method is agreed in advance according to the customer’s requirements.

Project Coordination

PC Rollout Across Multiple Corporate Locations

MGK Tech can organise projects involving multiple business locations. The operating procedures are defined according to the instructions agreed with the customer.

Planning makes it possible to establish which workstations need to be replaced and how activities should be distributed across the different locations involved.

  • Locations included in the project
  • Number and type of workstations
  • Agreed sequence of interventions
  • Activities required on the new workstations
  • Identification of replaced assets
Replaced IT Assets

What Happens to PCs Replaced During the Rollout?

A hardware refresh project can also include the subsequent management of the devices removed from the corporate IT estate.

The next destination of the assets is defined according to the activities required and the condition of the hardware.

Secure Data Erasure

When required, storage media within replaced devices can undergo secure data erasure before the hardware moves to its next destination.

Learn More About Secure Data Erasure

Before the Hardware Refresh

IT Asset Audit Before a PC Rollout

When a more accurate picture of the existing IT estate is required, the rollout project can be preceded by an audit of the assets included in the planned refresh.

The inventory process can identify manufacturer, model, serial number and the technical information required for the devices involved.

Service Quotation

How Much Does a PC Rollout and IMAC Project Cost?

The service is provided on a per-workstation or project quotation basis.

The cost is assessed according to the number of workstations involved, the locations included, the activities required and the operational characteristics of the project.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About PC Rollout and IMAC Services

What does a corporate PC rollout project involve?

A PC rollout project can include the replacement of existing hardware with new devices and the restoration of data on the new workstations. The activities are organised according to the characteristics of each project.

How is a PC rollout project planned?

Planning takes into account the number of workstations involved, the locations concerned and the operating requirements provided by the customer. The activities required to prepare and replace the workstations are then organised.

What does IMAC mean?

IMAC stands for Install, Move, Add, Change and refers to activities involving the installation, relocation, addition or modification of IT workstations. The specific activities included are defined according to each project.

Can MGK Tech manage a PC rollout across multiple locations?

Yes. Projects involving multiple locations can be organised according to the operating requirements agreed with the customer.

Can data be restored to the new workstations?

Yes. The project can include the restoration of data to the new devices according to the procedures agreed with the customer.

What happens to the PCs that are replaced?

Depending on the project, replaced devices can be taken into custody for subsequent secure data erasure, technical assessment and evaluation of the most appropriate destination for the hardware.

Can an IT asset audit be carried out before the rollout?

Yes. When the existing IT estate needs to be inventoried, MGK Tech can perform an asset audit before organising the subsequent hardware refresh activities.

How much does a PC rollout or IMAC project cost?

The service is quoted per workstation or per project. The cost depends on the number of devices, the locations involved and the operational activities required.

Planning to Refresh Your Company’s PC Estate?

Tell us the approximate number of workstations, the locations involved and the activities required. MGK Tech can assess the project and define the operating procedures for the rollout of your new workstations.

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