Dornan, a leading MEP contractor with a strong focus on delivering high-spec projects across Europe, partnered with Chat-Com to support communications at the Hyperscale Data Centre in Groningen, Holland. The project illustrates a powerful example of long-term sustainability through the strategic reuse of existing Motorola Solutions communication assets, purchased three years prior and previously deployed on another data centre initiative.

Dornan Engineering Group
Location: Groningen, The Netherlands
Industry: Data Centre Construction

Challenge
As part of Dornan’s commitment to sustainability and cost-efficiency, the challenge was to provide a robust, site-wide communication system for a fast-paced, high-security data centre environment, without purchasing entirely new hardware. The solution had to be scalable, reliable, and capable of supporting complex, multi-team operations across the large site.

Solution
Instead of investing in new equipment, Dornan chose to redeploy over 100 units of Motorola Solutions radios, originally purchased three years ago for a previous project. This included:

  • 100+ Digital Radios:
    • DP4400e
    • DP4600e
    • DP4800e
  • 2 x SLR Repeaters using Capacity Plus for enhanced site-wide coverage and channel efficiency.

The redeployment was seamlessly managed and reconfigured by Chat-Com, ensuring full operational functionality and tailored communications coverage across the expansive Groningen site.

Results & Benefits

Sustainability in Action
This project is a compelling example of how the Motorola Solutions portfolio supports long-term sustainability. With high durability and adaptability, equipment from a project three years prior was successfully reintegrated into a new operational environment, reducing electronic waste and minimizing the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing and shipping new hardware.

Proven Performance
Despite the equipment’s age, the radios met the highest standards required in a critical infrastructure setting. Motorola’s rugged design and firmware-upgradeability ensured there was no compromise in performance or safety.

Cost-Efficiency
By redeploying existing assets, Dornan significantly reduced capital expenditure, freeing up resources for other elements of the project while maintaining full communications integrity.

European Support
With Chat-Com’s expertise and pan-European service capabilities, Dornan benefited from on-the-ground support, programming, and logistics, ensuring the equipment was ready to go from day one.

This project at the Data Centre in Groningen not only delivered robust and reliable communications but also highlighted the sustainability and longevity of Motorola Solutions technology. With support from Chat-Com, Dornan met operational demands while remaining aligned with its environmental goals and budget constraints.

“Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Dornan. The ability to redeploy communications equipment purchased three years ago speaks volumes about the durability and reliability of the Motorola Solutions portfolio. With Chat-Com’s expert support, we were able to seamlessly transition this technology into a new, high-demand environment—delivering both operational excellence and environmental responsibility.”
— Project Manager, Dornan Engineering Group