Cloud

Cloud and Microsoft 365, set up and looked after

We set up, manage and support your cloud services so email, files and collaboration are reliable and secure.

What it is

Cloud explained

Cloud services only help if they are configured properly and kept tidy. We handle Microsoft 365 email, file sharing and collaboration tools, device management with Intune, and the backups that let you recover if something is lost or deleted.

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One connected cloud

Set up, secured and supported together.

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Set up properly

Tenant, licences, security defaults and permissions configured the right way.

Devices managed

Laptops and phones enrolled, protected and kept up to date.

Backed up

Microsoft 365 data protected and recoverable.

Looked after

One team for changes, users and support.

What is included

Everything we look after in your cloud

From Microsoft 365 and devices to backup, security and licences, all managed by one team.

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Microsoft 365

Email, files and collaboration tools set up and supported.

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User onboarding and access

Accounts, permissions and access management handled consistently.

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Intune device policies

Company devices managed and secured from one place.

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Migrations

Moves from other platforms with minimal disruption, for example from GoDaddy email to Microsoft 365.

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Backup and recovery

Reliable backups, and fast restores after data loss, system failure or accidental deletion.

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Exchange Online and hybrid

Mail moved, shared and tidied, including phased moves from older servers.

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Tenant security review

A check of your Microsoft Secure Score and the settings that matter most.

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Cloud PCs and virtual desktops

Windows desktops delivered from the cloud for remote and temporary staff.

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Domains, DNS and email records

Domains and DNS looked after so email and websites keep working.

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Copilot readiness

Permissions and data cleaned up first, so AI tools only see what they should.

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Azure hosting and servers

Servers and line-of-business apps hosted in Azure where on-site hardware no longer makes sense.

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Retention and compliance

Retention, sensitivity labels and audit logs set up to support regulators and insurers.

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SharePoint and OneDrive

A sensible file structure and sharing rules, so people find files and the wrong people do not.

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Microsoft Teams

Chat, meetings and channels set up and tidied so collaboration is not chaos.

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Single sign-on and MFA

One identity for your apps, protected by multi-factor authentication.

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Licence management

The right licence for each person, reviewed so you are not paying for what you do not use.

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File server to cloud

Moving ageing on-premises file servers into Microsoft 365, as in our letting agency case study.

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Remote and hybrid working

Secure access from the office, home or a client site on managed devices.

Moving to the cloud

Moving to the cloud without the chaos

Five steps from first look to ongoing support.

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Phase 01 of 05

Assess

We review what you have today.

CLOUD MOVEPHASE 01 · ASSESS
Email, files and licences reviewed
Devices and users listed
Risks and quick wins noted
a plan based on your real setup
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Plan

A step-by-step plan agreed with you.

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Order of work and timings agreed
Licences and plans chosen
Downtime kept to a minimum
no surprises on the day
Phase 03 of 05

Migrate

Mailboxes and files are moved in stages.

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Mailboxes moved and checked
Files and shared folders copied across
Devices connected to the new setup
moved in stages, checked as we go
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Switch over

The final cutover, planned out of working hours where possible.

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Staff told what to expect
Cutover at an agreed time
Quick checks with each user
staff back to work
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Support

Ongoing help and review after the move.

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Helpdesk for questions and fixes
Licences kept right-sized
Regular reviews of the setup
looked after from day one
Licensing

The licences we can supply

The Microsoft 365 licences and other cloud subscriptions your business needs can be bought, set up and managed through us, with one supplier for licences and support.

Microsoft 365 plans

Business BasicBusiness StandardBusiness PremiumApps for businessE3E5

Email and collaboration

Exchange OnlineSharePointTeams EssentialsTeams PhoneVisioProjectPower BI Pro

Security and identity

Defender for BusinessDefender for Office 365Entra ID P1 and P2IntunePurview

AI and productivity

Microsoft 365 CopilotCopilot ChatAdobe AcrobatZoom

Azure and desktops

Azure subscriptionsWindows 365 Cloud PCAzure Virtual DesktopAzure Backup

Other vendors

Acronis backupVeeam backupProofpoint email securityMimecastSophosBitdefenderKeeper passwords

Typical examples only. Availability, plans and pricing change, so we confirm what fits your business before you buy.

Choosing a plan

Microsoft 365 business plans at a glance

Most small businesses choose between three plans. The right one depends on whether staff need desktop apps and how much security you need built in.

Business BasicBusiness StandardBusiness Premium
Email, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint
Web and mobile Office apps
Desktop Word, Excel and Outlook
Device management with Intune
Advanced threat protection
Conditional access and identity controls
How it fits together

How the pieces fit together

Microsoft 365 works best when everything is connected properly.

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Email and calendars

Mailboxes, shared mailboxes and groups administered properly.

Files and Teams

SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams structured with the right permissions.

Identity and devices

Sign-in protection and device management working together.

Licences and backup

The right plans, and your data recoverable.

Questions

Common questions

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Can you migrate our email?

Yes. We have migrated businesses to Microsoft 365 from other providers.

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What happens if someone deletes a file?

With backup and recovery in place, data can be restored quickly and safely.

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Do you manage laptops as well?

Yes, through Intune policies for company devices.

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Will we lose email during the move?

We plan the cut-over to keep disruption to a minimum, and test before switching.

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Are we using Microsoft 365 properly?

Many businesses only use email and basic Office apps. We review what you pay for and what you use.

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Can you tidy an existing setup?

Yes. We can review and clean up permissions, licences, sharing and device policies on an existing tenant.

Talk to us about cloud

Book a free discovery call and we will scope what your business actually needs.

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