How Integy helped an Academy move from Google to Microsoft 365

How Integy helped a local Academy move from Google to Microsoft 365

Migrating from Google to Microsoft 365

Integy are a leading provider of cloud solutions and IT services for education and business. We have recently completed a successful migration project for a local Academy that wanted to switch from Google to Microsoft 365. In this blog post, we will share some of the benefits and challenges of this transition, and how we helped the Academy achieve their goals.

The Academy had been using Google Workspace for Education for several years, but they felt that it was not meeting their needs anymore. They wanted to take advantage of the more advanced features and security of Microsoft 365, especially Exchange Online, SharePoint and OneDrive. They also wanted to streamline their IT infrastructure and reduce costs.

The migration project involved moving over 125 staff and student accounts (800), as well as thousands of files and emails, from Google to Microsoft 365. This was not a simple task, as there were many differences and compatibility issues between the two platforms. For example, Google Drive uses a different file format than OneDrive, and Google Calendar has different recurrence options than Outlook.

The migration project was completed on time and within budget, with minimal disruption to the Academy's operations. The Academy is now enjoying the benefits of Microsoft 365, such as:

Exchange Online: a reliable and secure email service that integrates with Outlook and other Microsoft apps. The Academy can now manage their email policies and settings more easily, and they have access to features like shared mailboxes, calendar delegation, and email encryption.

SharePoint: a powerful platform for collaboration and document management. The Academy can now create sites and libraries for different departments, classes, and projects, and they can share files and information with internal and external users. They can also use SharePoint to create workflows and forms, and to automate business processes.

OneDrive: a cloud storage service that syncs files across devices. The Academy can now store their files in OneDrive and access them from anywhere, on any device. They can also share files with others, co-author documents in real time, and restore previous versions of files.

The Academy are very happy with the outcome of the migration project, and they are looking forward to exploring more possibilities with Microsoft 365. They have also expressed their appreciation for Integy's professionalism and expertise throughout the process.

If you are interested in moving from Google to Microsoft 365, or if you need any other cloud solutions or IT services, please contact us today. We would love to help you achieve your IT goals.

Call us today on 01392 796525 or Email us at ask@integy.co.uk

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