Government Datacenter Modernization
How we transformed a legacy government datacenter into a state-of-the-art Tier III certified facility with enhanced security and efficiency
Project Overview
A major government organization approached us to modernize their aging datacenter infrastructure. The existing facility, built over two decades ago, was struggling with inefficient cooling, power distribution issues, and outdated security measures.
Our mission was to transform this legacy infrastructure into a modern, efficient, and highly secure Tier III certified datacenter while ensuring zero downtime during the transition.
The Challenge
- Aging Infrastructure: 20+ year old equipment with frequent failures and high maintenance costs
- Energy Inefficiency: PUE of 2.8, resulting in excessive operational costs
- Security Gaps: Outdated physical and cyber security measures not meeting current government standards
- Zero Downtime Requirement: Critical government services couldn't afford any interruption
Project Details
Client
Government Defense Organization
Industry
Government & Defense
Project Duration
18 months
Services Provided
Our Solution
We implemented a comprehensive modernization strategy that addressed all challenges while ensuring continuous operations
Modular Infrastructure Design
Designed a modular datacenter architecture allowing phased migration without service interruption. Each module was independently powered and cooled.
Energy Efficient Systems
Implemented hot/cold aisle containment, in-row cooling, and high-efficiency UPS systems. Integrated renewable energy sources for partial power supply.
Enhanced Security Measures
Multi-layer security with biometric access, mantrap entries, 24/7 surveillance, and integration with government security protocols.
Implementation Timeline
Phase 1
Months 1-3
Assessment & Design
Comprehensive audit of existing infrastructure, detailed design of new datacenter, and obtaining necessary government approvals.
Phase 2
Months 4-9
Construction & Build-out
Construction of new datacenter modules, installation of power and cooling systems, implementation of security infrastructure.
Phase 3
Months 10-15
Phased Migration
Systematic migration of critical systems with zero downtime, extensive testing at each phase, and rollback procedures.
Phase 4
Months 16-18
Optimization & Certification
Performance optimization, Tier III certification process, staff training, and handover to operations team.
Project Results
The modernization project delivered exceptional results across all key metrics
Energy Savings
PUE reduced from 2.8 to 1.4
Uptime
In first year of operation
Certified
Uptime Institute certification
Downtime
During entire migration
Key Achievements
- Successfully migrated over 500 critical government applications without any service interruption
- Achieved highest level of physical and cyber security compliance for government facilities
- Reduced annual operational costs by ₹8.5 crores through energy efficiency improvements
- Increased datacenter capacity by 3x while using 40% less physical space
“Buffercode's expertise in datacenter modernization was instrumental in transforming our aging infrastructure. Their phased migration approach ensured zero downtime for our critical services, while the new facility has exceeded all our expectations in terms of efficiency, security, and reliability.”
Director of IT Infrastructure
Government Defense Organization