Cloud Migrations
Migrations That Don't Disrupt Your Business
Moving to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace is straightforward in principle and complicated in practice. We've done enough of them to know where the problems tend to hide.
How We Work
Planning Is Most of the Work
Most migration problems aren't technical — they're planning problems. An application dependency that wasn't documented, a shared mailbox that nobody mentioned, a DNS change that happened at the wrong time. We front-load the discovery work so the migration itself is predictable.
We also don't treat migration as the finish line. The destination environment needs to be configured correctly — security policies, sharing settings, compliance features — or you've just moved your problems to a new place.
After migration, we handle ongoing administration, licensing reviews, and the security configuration that should be layered on top of any cloud productivity platform.
What We Handle Beyond the Migration
Migration is day one. These are the things that matter on day 31.
Ongoing Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace administration
License management and regular cost reviews
Security configuration and policy updates
New user onboarding and offboarding procedures
Third-party app integration management
Backup of cloud data (cloud platforms are not a backup solution)
User support for platform questions post-migration
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Migration & Management
Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams — configured as an integrated platform, not a collection of loosely connected tools.
Exchange to Exchange Online
Mailbox migration with calendar, contacts, and shared mailbox preservation. Cutover, staged, or hybrid — we choose the right method for your situation.
OneDrive & SharePoint Rollout
File share migration to SharePoint and OneDrive, with folder structure, permissions, and sharing settings translated correctly.
Teams Deployment
Configuration, channel structure, guest access policies, and integration with your existing phone system if applicable.
Licensing Optimization
Microsoft 365 licensing is complicated. We audit what you have, what you actually use, and what tier makes sense — most organizations are paying for features they don't need.
Security & Compliance Configuration
Conditional Access, MFA enforcement, DLP policies, and retention labels configured as part of the migration, not as an afterthought.
Entra ID (Azure AD) Setup
Identity foundation for SSO, device management, and access control. Set up correctly from the start rather than retrofitted later.
Google Workspace
Google Workspace Migration & Management
Gmail, Drive, Meet, and the admin layer that holds it together — migrated cleanly and managed on an ongoing basis.
Gmail Migration
Email, calendar, and contacts migrated with history intact. We handle the MX record cutover and DNS changes during a planned window.
Google Drive & Shared Drives
File migration with ownership and sharing permissions remapped to the new tenant structure.
Admin Console Configuration
Organizational units, security settings, third-party app access, and device policies configured for your organization's needs.
Identity & SSO
Google Workspace as an IdP or connected to an existing identity provider — we set up the authentication layer that works for your organization.
Migration Process
How a Migration Actually Goes
Every migration is different, but the general pattern holds. Here's what to expect.
Discovery & Planning
We inventory what you have — mailboxes, shared drives, permissions, third-party integrations, and any application dependencies. Migration surprises usually come from things that weren't inventoried.
Environment Preparation
The destination tenant is built and configured before migration begins — licensing assigned, security policies in place, and a pilot group ready to test.
Pilot Migration
A small group migrates first. We validate that email flows correctly, files are accessible, permissions are right, and integrations work — before the rest of the organization follows.
Staged or Cutover Migration
Depending on your size and situation, we migrate in waves or all at once. Either way, the process is scheduled, communicated to staff, and monitored in real time.
Cutover & DNS
MX records, domain verification, and any remaining DNS changes happen in a planned maintenance window with rollback available if needed.
Post-Migration Support
The first few days after cutover surface most issues. We stay available to resolve missing emails, permission problems, and application connectivity questions as they come up.
Common Complications
Things We Plan For That Others Miss
These aren't edge cases — they come up in most migrations. We ask about them upfront.
Third-Party Integrations
Applications that authenticate against your current email or identity system need to be updated. We inventory these during discovery so they're not a surprise on cutover day.
Shared Mailboxes & Distribution Groups
These are often the most complex part of an email migration. We document and migrate them as part of the project, not as a follow-up.
Legacy On-Prem Systems
Some organizations have systems that can't easily connect to cloud services — printers, scan-to-email, line-of-business applications. We identify these and plan for them.
Hybrid Configurations
If you need to keep some infrastructure on-premises during or after migration, a hybrid setup bridges the two environments. We configure and maintain these when needed.
Free IT Risk Assessment
Not Sure Where Your Gaps Are?
We'll review your current environment, identify risks, and give you a clear picture of what needs attention — at no cost and no commitment.
Request a Free IT Risk Assessment