Microsoft 365, set up and secured properly.

We migrate, license, and manage Microsoft 365 and Teams for businesses that need it to simply work and to stand up to scrutiny. As a Microsoft Certified Expert team we handle the move with no downtime, then switch on the security controls most providers leave off, from multi-factor authentication and Conditional Access to Defender and data loss prevention.

Managed IT / Microsoft 365

The platform most businesses run on, run properly.

Microsoft 365 is more than email and Office. Set up well, it is a secure, well governed place to work. Set up badly, it is a quiet liability. We do the former.

  • Zero downtime migration from Google Workspace, on-premise Exchange, IMAP, or another platform, with your data preserved.
  • Best practice configuration from day one, not the defaults a hurried setup leaves behind.
  • Security switched on properly: MFA, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and data loss prevention.
  • The right licences for what you actually use, available through our CSP partnership, with cost kept under control.
  • SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Power Automate set up to fit how your business works, then managed day to day.
01 · What we do

From migration to ongoing management.

End to end, from the first move onto the platform through to the security and management that keep it healthy. One accountable team for all of it.

01Migrate

Migration and setup

Zero downtime migrations from Google Workspace, on-premise Exchange, IMAP servers, and other platforms, with your data preserved. Best practice configuration from day one.

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02Secure

Security and compliance

Multi-factor authentication, Conditional Access policies, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, data loss prevention, email filtering, and audit logging. Aligned to Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and GDPR.

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03Collaborate

SharePoint and Teams

Secure intranets and document repositories on SharePoint, Teams set up for how you really work, OneDrive, and Power Automate workflows to remove manual steps.

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04Manage

Licensing and management

The right licence tier for what you use, available through our CSP partnership, with cost control and ongoing management and optimisation so the platform stays healthy.

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02 · The migration

A move with no downtime and nothing lost.

A Microsoft 365 migration is the moment things tend to break: lost email, broken shared mailboxes, a day of staff unable to work. We have done this many times and plan it so you barely notice. We map what you have, move it in a controlled way, and check everything works before we call it done. Our migration to Microsoft 365 is one of our most requested pieces of work.

01Map and planWe document your current mail, files, and users, and agree a migration plan with no surprises.
02Migrate cleanlyMail, files, and accounts moved in a controlled way, with your data preserved and downtime avoided.
03Secure and verifyMFA, Conditional Access, and Defender switched on, and everything checked before we hand back.
03 · Worth knowing

What is Microsoft 365 Business Premium?

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is the licence tier built for small and mid sized businesses that need security as well as the Office apps and Teams. On top of the familiar Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint, it adds the security and device management tools that matter: Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Conditional Access, data loss prevention, and the controls behind multi-factor authentication and managed devices.

For most businesses it is the sensible choice, because buying those security features separately usually costs more and leaves gaps. The catch is that the tier is often sold and then left on its defaults, with the security features switched off. We turn them on and configure them properly, so you actually get what you are paying for. If a cheaper tier genuinely fits, we will tell you that too.

FAQ

Common questions

Can you migrate us to Microsoft 365 without downtime?

Yes. We migrate from Google Workspace, on-premise Exchange, IMAP servers, and other platforms with your data preserved, and we plan the move so staff can keep working. We map your current mail and files first, migrate in a controlled way, switch on security, and verify everything before we hand back. Avoiding a day of lost email is the whole point of doing it properly.

Is Microsoft 365 backed up automatically?

Not in the way many people assume. Microsoft keeps the service running, but recovering your own data after accidental deletion, a malicious user, or a ransomware event is your responsibility. That is why we add a dedicated backup for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook as part of a complete setup. See our backup and disaster recovery service for how that works.

Which Microsoft 365 licence do we actually need?

It depends on how many people you have, what they use, and how much security you need. Business Premium suits most businesses that want security included, but a different tier sometimes fits better. We help you choose the right licence and can provide it through our CSP partnership, often at better rates than buying direct, and we will not sell you more than you need.

How do you secure Microsoft 365?

We switch on and configure the controls properly: multi-factor authentication, Conditional Access policies, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, data loss prevention, email filtering, and audit logging. These align with Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Most breaches in Microsoft 365 come down to these being switched off or misconfigured, so getting them right is the highest value work we do here.

Do you manage Microsoft 365 ongoing, or just set it up?

Both, and ongoing management is where the value sits. We handle licence changes, new starters and leavers, security policy updates, and day to day support, and we keep the platform optimised as Microsoft changes it. It can be part of our full managed IT support or a standalone arrangement, whichever suits.

Get Microsoft 365 working for you.

Planning a move, or stuck with a setup that is not quite right? Book a consultation and we will tell you straight what good looks like. We reply within one working day, and you will speak to an engineer, not a salesperson.

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