Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Lift-and-shift Cloud Migration

By |2024-03-13T20:02:25-04:00March 13th, 2024|article, blog, Cloud Migration, Email Migration|

Imagine lifting a couch and moving it into a new room. The couch looks exactly the same, just in a different location. Lift-and-shift cloud migrations work essentially the same way. While the simplicity may seem attractive, organizations should explore the benefits and limitations of lift-and-shift cloud migration before committing to this method. In a lift-and-shift migration, the migration team takes existing on-premises applications and data and moves them to the cloud environment with minimal modifications. Also known as rehosting, this type of migration requires minimal retraining and time. Fast and cost-effective, it comes with some significant drawbacks. Quick and Easy

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4 Common Email Migration Mistakes…and How to Avoid Them

By |2024-01-30T09:57:49-05:00January 17th, 2024|Email Migration|

A botched email migration means Monday morning chaos. Users log in, only to realize half their emails have disappeared, they cannot locate important information, or they struggle to complete ordinary tasks. Worse, they find the system inaccessible. Common email migration mistakes mean downtime, data loss, and frustrated users. With careful planning, however, this scene never needs to play out. When organizations ask the right questions, choose their tools and process wisely, and communicate effectively, migrations run smoothly. Consider the following common mistakes many organizations make when migrating to a new email system, along with tips on how to avoid making

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Why Business Leaders Should Switch to Office 365 Email from Gmail

By |2023-10-06T10:26:28-04:00August 16th, 2023|Email Management Tips, Email Migration, Office 365 and Migration|

Office 365 is the most widely used cloud service by user count, with over 300 million monthly active users as of Q2 2023. Driven by strong demand for cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools, Office 365 saw a 15% increase in monthly active users compared to Q1 2023. Here we explore why business leaders should switch from Gmail to Office 365 Email (Microsoft 365 Outlook). Companies that Switched to Office 365 Email Office 365 users can access their files and collaborate with others from any device and location thanks to its cloud-based platform and mobile apps. ITS San Francisco, a large

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Increase Ongoing Productivity with a Successful Microsoft 365 Migration

By |2023-04-27T10:20:19-04:00April 5th, 2023|Email Migration, Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

Whether migrating from on premises to the cloud or merging two Microsoft 365 environments, the migration process presents both challenges and opportunity. A poorly planned migration can result in major work disruptions and even data loss. But a successful Microsoft 365 migration presents the perfect time to jump start information governance. The following migration tips will help to ensure that the migration process runs smoothly. At the same time, they prime the organization to move forward with increased productivity and security. Restructure for Optimal Productivity Advances in technology, regulatory changes and evolving business needs mean that the data environment requires

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Legacy Archive Migration Best Practices for a Smooth Transition

By |2023-03-08T13:53:16-05:00December 21st, 2022|Email Migration, Privacy|

For decades, organizations have been archiving emails to meet regulatory and business requirements. In many cases, this means that companies have millions of emails stored in outdated systems. Updating archives to take advantage of the benefits of a modern environment can prove complicated. But following legacy archive migration best practices help. Email archiving provides a way for companies to preserve emails indefinitely. Archiving often proves necessary to achieve regulatory compliance. It also provides for business continuity and plays a key role in eDiscovery and internal audits. Several scenarios may necessitate the need to migrate email archives. For example, as more

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Exchange to Microsoft 365 Migration Tips for a Seamless Transition

By |2023-04-27T10:35:40-04:00December 14th, 2022|Email Migration, Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

Migrating from Exchange Server to Microsoft 365 brings many benefits, from accessibility to in-place archives and increased storage space. But the Exchange to Microsoft 365 migration process can be complex. Avoid migration failure by knowing what to expect, planning carefully and involving the right migration team members. Benefits of an Exchange to Microsoft 365 Migration Organizations migrate from on-premises Exchange to Microsoft 365 for several reasons. In the first place, companies limping along on older versions of Exchange may experience access issues or server crashes. And even in a well-managed system, the need to install regular patches and keep servers

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GroupWise to Microsoft 365 Migration Basics

By |2023-03-08T13:56:44-05:00December 7th, 2022|Email Migration, Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

For organizations using legacy systems like GroupWise, Microsoft 365 offers clear benefits, from improved eDiscovery to scalability and easy remote access. However, migrating from GroupWise presents unique challenges. Understanding and following GroupWise to Microsoft 365 Migration basics will help smooth the way to a successful migration. GroupWise Presents Critical Limitations While GroupWise has powered corporate email systems for decades, an infrastructure designed for 1980s workloads struggles to handle modern demands. In particular, GroupWise personal archives present potentially costly issues. In the first place, end users manage their own archives. That means that very little maintenance occurs. And when users continue

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5 Reasons Email Migrations Fail and How to Ensure Success

By |2023-03-08T14:00:14-05:00November 22nd, 2022|Email Migration, Microsoft 365|

Migrating to the cloud brings significant benefits in terms of accessibility and scalability. Employees expect to be able to catch up on email from anywhere, and remote work makes the cloud indispensable. But migration can prove more complicated than expected. Explore several key reasons email migrations fail and learn what to do to experience a smooth transition. 1. Lack of Planning Unsurprisingly, a failure to plan almost guarantees that the migration will experience lengthy downtime, unexpected delays, lost data, and user frustration. On the other hand, successful migrations begin with a clear understanding of the current environment and a detailed

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How to Prepare for Microsoft 365 Migration Success

By |2023-03-08T14:02:02-05:00November 16th, 2022|Email Migration, Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration|

You know the benefits of a Microsoft 365 migration. You probably also know that migrating to Microsoft 365, no matter what platform you migrate from, brings challenges. But when organizations take the time to plan and prepare for Microsoft 365 Migration, and when they use the right tools, the process can go smoothly. First, take time to figure out the scope of the project. Ask the right questions and involve the right people. This will help you in choosing the best migration tool for the job. Then, take the time to clean up the old environment and set up the

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Exchange Server vNext Means On-Premises Exchange Customers Not Forced to the Cloud

By |2022-06-23T08:29:02-04:00June 15th, 2022|Email Migration|

In early June, Microsoft announced a key development affecting thousands of on-premises Exchange customers. When 2021 came and went without the promised new version of Exchange Server, customers feared they would be forced to migrate to the cloud. Now however, Microsoft has released a new roadmap that includes Exchange Server vNext. According to Microsoft, vNext will become available at the end of 2025, just as earlier versions reach end of support. The June 2 announcement offers rudimentary details about the upcoming version, with a promise of more to come. Microsoft also strongly emphasizes the importance of upgrading to Exchange 2019

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