Google to Microsoft Migration
Optimising IT supports businesses looking to move from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. Migration is challenging for organisations of all sizes, and when rushed or performed incorrectly, it leaves businesses open to various risks.
We perform structured Google to Microsoft 365 migration services, bringing your business to a platform that improves compatibility, security and scalability.
Google to Microsoft
Why Businesses Are Moving From Google Workspace to Microsoft 365
Google Workspace is limited when it comes to offline capabilities, advanced functionality for certain programmes and security, which leaves many businesses feeling trapped in a “sandbox” ecosystem that affects day-to-day workflows and communication with external clients.
Many advanced corporate controls and compliance tools are also locked behind paywalls, meaning many SMEs are having to continuously spend to unlock the systems they need, instead of having the foundations in place from the start.
Businesses migrate Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 because it provides them with a fully integrated Microsoft ecosystem that supports collaboration company-wide as well as with external clients.
Organisations are now relying on a suite of tools, including Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint, as well as make use of AI capabilities like Microsoft Copilot to help manage specific workflows. These are far more compatible with many existing systems businesses use to import and export data. Microsoft 365 also comes with advanced security features, including MFA and encryption, supporting compliance and providing ultimate peace of mind.
Best Of Both Worlds
What Can Be Migrated from Google to Microsoft?
You might be cautious of migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, or unaware of what data and systems can be migrated over. By using a dedicated migration platform, our team at Optimising IT can migrate all Google Workspace data to Microsoft 365.
- Email and Mailboxes – Gmail to Outlook and Exchange Online mailboxes
- Calendars and Contacts – we sync calendars, events and business contacts
- Google Drive Files – we move documents, folders and shared content to OneDrive
- Collaboration Platforms – Google Meet, Google Docs and Google Sites data will be migrated to SharePoint and OneDrive
- Chats and Tasks – Google Chat data and conversation channels to Teams
Our Google to Microsoft Migration Process
Optimising IT ensures a stress-free, streamlined Google to Microsoft 365 process. We get a full understanding of your business’s goals, systems, workloads and licenses to develop a bespoke roadmap to follow, delivering a migration with little disruption.
Discovery and Migration Planning
We begin the process by reviewing your existing Google Workspace environment. We assess how many users your business has, your current licences and workloads to identify the right migration requirements and strategy. We develop a roadmap, highlighting timelines and all Google Workspace data we plan to securely and efficiently move over to Microsoft 365.
Secure Data Migration
Once we’ve established your migration roadmap, we begin the actual migration process, prioritising security at every step. We transfer Gmail mailboxes, Google Calendar data, Google Drive files and other existing Workspace data to Microsoft 365. We will also update DNS settings and configure everything to the new Microsoft system.
Testing and Validation
Testing is a crucial step that is performed before any of your users start working in Microsoft 365. We test everything from user access and app passwords, email functionality and security processes like MFA. We validate each system and process before we transition and onboard your users.
User Onboarding and Ongoing Support
We support your teams with full onboarding, guiding them on accessing accounts and business data. We’re here to provide ongoing support to troubleshoot any technical issues, help manage user accounts and optimise your new resources to enhance productivity and efficiency.
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Start Your Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration
Ready to migrate from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365? Speak to our team for a tailored consultation.
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FAQs
FAQs
How long does a Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration take?
Migrating Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 isn’t a fixed timeline. Each business is different, so the migration time factors in the amount of data that needs moving, the number of users, internet speed and the complexity of the setup. Rest assured, we’ll outline accurate timelines during the planning stage, and keep you in the loop during every step on any potential delays.
