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Uptime All the Time In today s digital world, the data center sits at the core of a company s business operations. Whether it s a 1,000-square-foot server room or a networked, multi-city data hub, mission-critical facilities are the repository of a company s most vital asset: information. Colliers International s Technology Solutions Group is the trusted advisor that clients rely on for their technology and facilities needs. The Technology Solutions Group comprises operations and compliance experts who empower clients with strategies for cost efficiencies and best practices. While most of our competitors approach technology solutions as just another office deal, Colliers method is holistic, delivering customized, relevant technology solutions. Colliers International Technology Solutions P. 1
Strategic Expertise Colliers Technology Solutions Group plants its flag at the intersection of technology and real estate. Our experts design and implement solutions that address issues of latency, redundancy, security and storage. Site assessments & cost analysis > Evaluates tech infrastructure, systems and related costs > Analyzes in-house and outsourced data center facilities > Counsels best practices recommendations related to data center locations Cloud Services & Compliance best practices > Examines existing IT architecture > Makes recommendations related to cloud services options > Reduces or augments current footprint Lease review & contract negotiations > Reviews existing leases and service level agreements for each location and provider > Negotiates new agreements that support our clients business needs > Creates scalable solutions and contract flexibility Data Center Acquisition & Disposition services > Enables our clients to consolidate facilities > Provides cash back to our clients through sale leaseback scenarios results for our clients: Strong, scalable cost efficiencies Greater contract flexibility Higher levels of data security P. 2 Technology Solutions Colliers International
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Case Studies Data centre [system and infrastructure upgrades have] been one of our greatest successes for the past year. Ryde Data Centre is now approaching Tier 3 status, having been significantly upgraded, especially in terms of power, and all done without one single disruption to the business. Bob McKinnon CIO Westpac Banking Corporation Westpac Banking Corporation The Westpac data center in Sydney, a 130,000-square-foot purpose-built facility, was nearing full capacity and required upgrades to redundancy and resilience while remaining in full production. As the client put it [We need to] change the engines on a 747 in mid-flight. > Our solution We assessed the risk of physically performing each upgrade and developed a mathematical risk model that excluded items that fell outside of the customer s risk profile. We implemented a detailed program, breaking the overall task into discrete work packages that could be performed under close supervision and control. Temporary switchboards, water tanks and generators were installed to mitigate risk during critical upgrade steps. > What was the result for the client? The client was able to accommodate both organic growth and a staged consolidation of IT equipment. Extraneous and under-utilized facilities were closed, saving substantial operational expenses, while the equipment concentration created an additional 50% of new data hall space. The Northern Trust Company Colliers was tasked with setting up a project team consisting of engineers, architects, general contractors and other specialty consultants. Colliers had complete oversight of the project team to complete the due diligence, design/engineering, pre-construction budgeting and construction administration. A land purchase and development agreement was negotiated from a municipality that was developing a technology park on a greenfield site. > Our solution Colliers was meticulous in documentation and attention to detail throughout the process. Colliers also supervised the project team through several rounds of value engineering exercises to ensure that the ultimate design delivered the best possible cost and on schedule. The facility was designed as fully scalable, with pre-planned expansion modules which allowed Northern Trust to cost-effectively manage their growth requirements for the future. > What was the result for the client? The project was delivered to Northern Trust at $5.0 million under budget. With Colliers oversight, construction was completed well ahead of schedule. The building received LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Colliers was able to negotiate over $500,000 in state and local incentives for Northern Trust. P. 4 Technology Solutions Colliers International
Our Services At a glance 502 offices in 67 countries US $2.3 billion in annual revenue 16,300 professionals and staff 1.7 billion* square feet under management $97 billion USD in total transaction value * Square footage includes office, industrial and retail property under management. Residential property is excluded from this total. All statistics are for 2014. Founding member of the World Green Building Council Colliers International is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with more than 16,300 professionals operating out of 502 offices in 67 countries. A subsidiary of FirstService Corporation, Colliers International delivers a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide, including global corporate solutions, brokerage, property and asset Colliers International management, hotel investment sales and consulting, valuation, consulting and appraisal services, mortgage banking and insightful research. Colliers International has been recognized and ranked by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Global Outsourcing 100 for 10 consecutive years, more than any other real estate services firm. Member of World Economic Forum Named Top 100 service provider more times than any other real estate firm Technology Solutions P. 5
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