Data Center

Schoolcraft College partnered with IDS for a complete overhaul of its IT infrastructure, including a full renovation of its existing data center and the installation of a new campus-wide fiber optic network. While the scope was familiar territory for IDS’s team of architects and engineers, one key challenge made this project particularly complex, the existing data center, housed in an old classroom, had to be fully renovated without any downtime.

Phase 1 focused on designing and implementing a new underground fiber optic ring to enhance the campus-wide communication network.

The second phase tackled the transformation of the outdated data center, which had evolved over time but was in critical need of upgraded power systems, data racks, and cooling equipment. To ensure uninterrupted operation, IDS orchestrated a meticulous, step-by-step design and construction process, working closely with internal and external teams to develop creative solutions.

In February of 2011, a seamless upgrade was completed, delivering a modern, high-performance data center with absolutely zero downtime.