Your infrastructure is aging. We replace it without disrupting your business.
Phased. Parallel. Zero unplanned downtime by design. Our engineers build the new environment alongside your existing one, validate it, and cut over in planned maintenance windows — your team stays operational throughout.
We handle the entire engagement — assessment, architecture design, procurement, staging, phased deployment, validation, and knowledge transfer. Fixed scope. Fixed price.
Before the next failure
Is your hardware inventory current, including EOL dates, warranty coverage, and support contract status for every device?
Do you know which workflows run on infrastructure that's already end-of-life?
Is your architecture built toward a target state, or patching one layer at a time?
Do you have a migration plan that sequences cutovers to avoid unplanned downtime?
When the next failure hits, is your replacement path already planned?
What We Replace
Tell us what's old, what's slow, what keeps breaking.
We assess it, design the replacement, source the hardware, build it in parallel, and cut over. Here's what that typically looks like.
Before
End-of-life switches and access points
After
Current-generation cloud-managed switching and Wi-Fi 6E/7
Before
On-premises controllers and local management
After
Cloud-managed platform — one dashboard for all locations, managed from anywhere
Before
Flat network with no segmentation
After
Segmented architecture — guest, corporate, IoT, POS on separate networks with access control
Before
Aging firewalls with expired subscriptions
After
Next-generation firewall with active threat protection, application visibility, and VPN
Before
Manual configuration, no visibility
After
Automated provisioning, real-time monitoring, AI-driven alerting
Before
Multiple vendors, inconsistent policies
After
Consolidated stack with uniform policy enforcement across all sites
Before
Capex hardware refresh every 5 years
After
Subscription model (NaaS) — predictable monthly cost, built-in refresh cycles
How It Works
Six steps from old to operational.
Every modernisation engagement follows this framework. The discovery phase produces a timeline specific to your environment before any work begins.
Discovery & Assessment
We audit your current environment — hardware inventory, end-of-life status, application dependencies, and performance baselines. You get a clear picture of what you have, what's at risk, and what needs to change.
Deliverables
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Hardware and software inventory
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End-of-life and risk assessment
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Performance baseline documentation
Architecture & Design
We design the target environment specific to your business — not a template. The design includes a phased migration plan that sequences the work so nothing goes down unexpectedly.
Deliverables
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Target architecture design
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Phased migration sequence
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Acceptance criteria per phase
Procurement & Staging
We source hardware and licensing through our distribution relationships. Equipment arrives pre-configured, labeled, and ready to install. No guesswork at the rack.
Deliverables
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Hardware procured and staged
- ✓
Firmware pre-loaded
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Configuration pre-applied
Phased Deployment
New infrastructure is built in parallel alongside your existing gear. Your team keeps working on the current systems. Cutovers happen in planned maintenance windows — after hours or weekends — and are rehearsed before execution.
Deliverables
- ✓
Parallel infrastructure built
- ✓
Cutover rehearsals completed
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Maintenance windows scheduled with your team
Validation & Go-Live
We test every component against the design — failover, policy enforcement, monitoring. Once validated, we cut over and confirm everything is operating as expected.
Deliverables
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Full validation against design
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Failover and policy testing
- ✓
Go-live confirmed
Knowledge Transfer & Handoff
Your team receives complete documentation — runbooks, network diagrams, configuration records, and operational procedures. We walk through the environment together before closing the engagement.
Deliverables
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Runbooks and network diagrams
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Configuration documentation
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Operational procedures and team walkthrough
Who This Is For
If this sounds like you, we can help.
Infrastructure modernisation applies across industries. The challenge is usually the same — the implementation is always specific to your environment.
Dental / Medical Practice
Aging server closet, unreliable Wi-Fi, no network segmentation
Replace with cloud-managed access points and switching. Segment clinical from guest traffic. PoE cameras and door access on dedicated VLANs.
Law Firm
On-premises file servers, legacy switches, no identity-based access
Move file workloads to secure cloud storage. Replace legacy switches with cloud-managed gear. Identity-based access so only authorised staff reach sensitive files.
Retail Chain (5–20 Locations)
Inconsistent infrastructure across stores, no central visibility
Standardise infrastructure across all stores. Segment POS from guest and back-office. One dashboard for the whole chain. Phased rollout — no store goes dark.
Manufacturer Adding IoT
No PoE infrastructure for sensors, IoT traffic unsegmented from corporate
Deploy high-power PoE switching for sensors and cameras. Segment IoT traffic from corporate. Device profiling so only known devices connect.
School District
Aging campus infrastructure, IT team stretched across multiple sites
Full campus refresh under a subscription-based infrastructure model. Cloud-managed wireless and switching. Per-campus network segmentation. AI-driven alerting to reduce IT workload.
Multi-Site Business
3–4 vendor stacks, inconsistent policy, high support overhead
Consolidate into one managed platform. Unified policy across all sites. Reduced licensing overhead. Adding new sites becomes straightforward.
Responsibility Model
We deploy. You approve.
Ownership is defined before any work begins — confirmed during the discovery session.
Zent
We own and execute
Shared
Both teams involved
Customer
You own or provide
Discovery & Design
Assessment, architecture, and project planning.
Discovery and environment assessment
Hardware inventory, EOL status, performance baselines
Architecture and target state design
Custom to your environment — not a template
Business requirements and priorities
You define what matters most and what's acceptable risk
Phased migration plan and sequencing
Agreed jointly before any procurement begins
Procurement & Deployment
Hardware sourcing, staging, and parallel build.
Procurement and hardware staging
Sourced, pre-configured, and labeled before delivery
Parallel infrastructure deployment
Built alongside existing — your team stays on current systems
Physical access to facilities
You provide access and local support during installation
Change approval and maintenance windows
You approve cutovers — we rehearse before execution
Validation & Handoff
Testing, go-live, documentation, and team handoff.
Validation and go-live testing
Failover, policy enforcement, monitoring verified
Documentation and runbooks
Complete configuration records and operational procedures
Knowledge transfer to your team
Walkthrough of the environment before engagement closes
Post-deployment operational ownership
Your team operates the environment after handoff
Add-On Services
Extend the project where it makes sense.
These services can be bundled into your modernisation engagement or added at any point during the project.
SaaS & Cloud Migration
Move email, file storage, or business applications to Office 365, Google Workspace, or cloud infrastructure as part of the same engagement.
Structured Cabling
Cat6 plenum cable runs, AP mounting, and basic access point configuration (Aruba, Meraki, Mist, Ruckus) coordinated alongside your deployment. Per-cable scope — contact us for pricing.
ISP & Carrier Services
Internet, MPLS, or dedicated connectivity sourced through our partner ISPs. We handle procurement, coordination, and activation.
Endpoint Security
Managed endpoint protection across all workstations and devices — deployed alongside your infrastructure refresh so every machine is covered from day one.
AI-Ready Endpoints
Current-generation laptops and workstations spec'd for AI workloads, collaboration, and hybrid work. Sourced, configured, and deployed as part of your modernisation.
Server & Storage Procurement
Server and storage hardware sourced through our distribution relationships and built into the project timeline. Procurement and staging coordinated alongside your network refresh.
Managed Services
Ongoing monitoring, firmware management, incident response, and quarterly reviews after deployment. Your modernized environment stays modernized.
Common Questions
Before you ask — we've answered it.
Tell us what's old, what's slow, what keeps breaking.
We'll assess your environment and build a modernisation plan that phases the work around your operations — no unplanned downtime, no surprise change orders.
Fixed scope. Fixed price. Procurement and staging included. Your team owns the environment at close.