Cloud that fits the way you work
More connected. Less complicated.
Move beyond a collection of subscriptions. Give your business a cloud environment with a clear purpose and a practical plan.
Microsoft 365
Bring your email, documents and collaboration tools together, with a setup that suits the way your team works.
- Exchange Online and business email
- Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive
- Access and device configuration
Cloud migration
Move email, files or workloads with an agreed migration and cutover plan.
- Environment and dependency review
- Migration planning and coordination
- Testing and user handover
Backup & recovery
Plan how important business data is protected and restored when you need it.
- Backup scope and retention
- Recovery requirements
- Restore testing and review
Business continuity
Agree the systems, people and actions needed to respond to disruption.
- Business priorities and dependencies
- Recovery responsibilities
- Documented plans and exercises
Private & hybrid cloud
Consider a hosting approach that fits your applications and business requirements.
- Workload and hosting assessment
- Infrastructure planning
- Backup and management options
Make the move with a plan
A new environment. A considered transition.
The move matters as much as the destination. Before changing platforms, get clear on what needs to move, who relies on it and how the transition will be managed.
We work through the details with your team, from the first review to the handover.
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Understand the starting point
Identify systems, data, users and dependencies.
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Agree the destination and scope
Decide what moves, how it will work and who is involved.
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Prepare, migrate and test
Coordinate the change and check access and functionality.
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Help your team settle in
Provide the agreed guidance and handover.
Think beyond the backup
What happens when work stops?
A useful recovery conversation starts with the business impact, not just the backup schedule.
Can you get the right version back?
Check what is backed up, how long it is retained and who can request a restore. Test the process before the day you need it.
- Identify
- Recover
- Validate
Discussion point: Which files and services need backup, and for how long?
Which systems need to return first?
Consider the applications affected, their dependencies and available recovery options. Agree who coordinates the response and checks the restored service.
- Prioritise
- Restore
- Test
Discussion point: What downtime and data loss can your business tolerate?
How will your team keep working?
Consider where people can work, which services they need and how you will communicate. Document the alternative arrangements and test the plan.
- Communicate
- Connect
- Continue
Discussion point: Can your people access the systems they need from another location?
Illustrative scenarios. Recovery depends on the agreed coverage, available backups and the incident.
Know what matters most.
Identify the systems and information your people rely on to keep working.
Agree the response.
Set recovery priorities, responsibilities and communication steps.
Test the assumptions.
Review recovery arrangements as your systems and business change.
A change ahead?
When should your business consider the cloud?
An ageing server, a growing team or a new way of working. Start with what’s changing, then explore the cloud options that fit.
Frequently asked questions
A clearer view of the cloud.
How do we know if moving to the cloud makes sense?
An ageing server, a growing team or staff working across locations can be a good reason to review your options. We look at your applications, connectivity, security requirements and costs to help you decide what fits your business.
Does everything need to move to the cloud?
No. Some businesses benefit from moving email and shared files, while keeping certain applications or systems onsite. We help you assess what should move, what should stay and how the different parts will work together.
Can you migrate our existing email and business files?
Yes. We review your current environment and agree what will be migrated, where it will go and who needs access. The plan covers preparation, migration, testing and handover, with any exclusions confirmed before work begins.
Will our team experience downtime during the move?
Some changes may require a cutover period. We plan the timing with your team, explain any expected interruptions and test access and functionality after the move. The approach depends on your systems and the scope of the migration.
Is cloud storage the same as a backup?
Not necessarily. File synchronisation, version history and retention features serve different purposes from a separate backup. We help you review what is protected, how long it is retained and how it can be restored when needed.
How much do cloud services cost?
Costs depend on your users, applications, storage, backup requirements and support needs. We outline the proposed setup, migration work and ongoing subscriptions so you can consider the upfront and recurring costs before making a decision.
Can you help manage our cloud services after the move?
Yes. We can agree ongoing support and management for your cloud environment, including user access, configuration, backup checks and future improvements. The services and responsibilities are confirmed in your support arrangement.