New Office IT Setup Checklist

Opening a new office or location is one of the few chances to set technology up properly from scratch, instead of inheriting years of accumulated mess. Done in the right order, day one is people getting to work - not waiting on IT. Here is the checklist.

Plan before the space is ready

The most expensive mistakes happen when IT is an afterthought. Cabling, internet installation, and hardware lead times all take longer than expected. Plan while the space is still being fitted out, not the week before you move in.

Network and connectivity

Business internet ordered early - install dates slip, so give it runway.
Wi-Fi planned to cover the whole space and handle the number of people and devices.
Cabling and network hardware sized for now and a little growth.

Devices

Laptops and equipment specified per role and ordered with lead time in mind.
A consistent, repeatable setup so every device starts the same and is easy to support.

Accounts and email

Email, accounts, and the apps each role needs, ready before day one.
A sensible structure for access, so people get what they need and nothing they do not.

Security baseline

Multi-factor authentication on from the start - far easier now than retrofitted later.
Identity and access set up cleanly, and backups configured on day one.

Day-one readiness

The goal is simple: people sit down and work. Getting there is a project with real lead times, best handled before the doors open. See how we handle office setup.

Tell us about the new space and we will scope the setup to have you operational on day one.

Frequently asked questions

What IT do I need for a new office?

At minimum: business internet and Wi-Fi sized for the space, cabling and network hardware, devices provisioned per role, email and accounts, and a security baseline including MFA and backups. Planning it before move-in is what makes day one smooth.

What should I set up first in a new office?

Start with the things that have long lead times - business internet and cabling - because install dates slip. Plan the network and order devices early, then set up accounts and the security baseline so everything is ready before opening day.

How early should I plan office IT?

While the space is still being fitted out, not the week before you move in. Internet installation, cabling, and hardware all take longer than expected, so early planning is what prevents day-one delays.