Case Study: Faster Deployment with Advanced Kitting

A Fortune 500 Technology Services company faced mounting pressure to scale its infrastructure in response to explosive growth in digital workloads and cloud services. To meet operational goals without compromising on quality, they partnered with Wave2Wave.io to implement an advanced kitting and logistics solution.

The Challenge

The client needed to install 200 new server racks across three data halls—under a compressed 8-week schedule. This expansion required:

• High-density structured cabling for latency-sensitive workloads
• Accurate power and cooling coordination across hundreds of endpoints
• Strict uptime adherence and minimal disruption to live systems
• Regulatory-compliant deployment processes with zero tolerance for error

Wave2Wave.io’s Approach

Rack-Level Kitting and Pre-Staging

Wave2Wave.io developed rack-specific kits that included all materials—pre-labeled and arranged according to the installation sequence. Every cable, patch panel, and accessory was organized to eliminate on-site sorting and reduce technician setup time.

• Installation-ready kits: All items packaged by rack, floor, and zone
• Color-coded and barcoded labels: Simplified installation and error tracking
• Pre-verified components: Eliminated DOA materials during deployment

DCIM-Integrated Design Validation

Leveraging a full digital twin of the environment, Wave2Wave.io modeled and validated the deployment prior to shipment:

• Calculated exact fiber and copper cable lengths for each route
• Simulated airflow and thermal loading to optimize rack placement
• Resolved potential cable routing conflicts digitally

Coordinated Logistics and On-Site Execution

A dedicated logistics plan ensured each kitted bundle arrived when needed:

• Just-in-time delivery: Minimized staging space and storage costs
• Real-time shipment visibility: Ensured full chain-of-custody from build to install
• On-site project coordination: Deployment teams followed digital build sheets with precision

Client Testimonial

"Wave2Wave.io's advanced kitting approach completely transformed our deployment experience. What typically takes us 3-4 months was completed in just 8 weeks, with virtually no errors or rework required. The level of organization and attention to detail was exceptional. This approach will be our standard for all future data center expansions."