ICT Infrastructure
SACCO ICT infrastructure and core systems
The co-operative's head office and branch network had outgrown the infrastructure it started with. Servers that once served a handful of counters were carrying a growing member base, membership records and core banking transactions, while undocumented cabling and inconsistent branch links made every additional service harder to support. Logitech Consultants was asked to assess the estate, design a platform that could carry the co-operative's core systems, and migrate those systems without interrupting member transactions.
Our approach
The engagement started with an assessment of the existing network, server room, cabling and core applications, alongside interviews with the co-operative's IT and operations teams. From that, we designed a structured cabling and branch connectivity standard, a consolidated server and storage platform sized for current and anticipated membership growth, and a migration plan built around transaction windows rather than supplier convenience. Each branch was cut over in sequence, tested against the core system, and handed back to staff with documentation and a named support route.
The challenge
The environment had grown branch by branch: cabling was undocumented, network equipment varied between sites, and the server room at head office carried more load than it was designed for. Core-system access slowed during peak transaction periods, branch connectivity dropped without a clear escalation path, and the IT team had limited capacity to plan upgrades while keeping day-to-day services running. Any change to the estate carried the risk of interrupting member transactions.
The solution
Logitech Consultants implemented a structured cabling standard and consistent branch connectivity, consolidated servers and storage into a platform sized for the co-operative's member and transaction growth, and migrated core applications in planned windows agreed with operations. Access control, backup and power were reviewed as part of the same design so the platform could be maintained and expanded without another rebuild. Administrator training, documentation and a maintenance arrangement were put in place before handover.
Delivery outcome
Structured
Network and cabling
Consolidated
Server platform
Planned
Migration windows
Supported
Maintenance arrangement
Each branch was returned to service and tested against the core system before the next migration window opened.
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