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Cloud Migration

Migrating your data or legacy applications from on-premise servers to the cloud shouldn’t be a leap of faith. It needs to be a calculated, managed step toward a more secure and sustainable future.

For many IT leaders, the decision to migrate from on-premise servers or aging Microsoft Exchange environments is paralysed by uncertainty. The nightmare scenarios: data loss, hidden usage costs and extended downtime often seem to outweight the benefits of the cloud.

But, standing still isn’t a strategy, so we remove risk from the equation. As a Google Premier Partner, we manage the full lifecycle of your technical consolidation using validated tools and proven methodologies to ensure your emails, files and identity structures are migrated safely, accurately and on time.

Cloud Migration: a school's transition from on-premise hardware to Google Cloud

Ensure a risk-free transition to the cloud

The fear that moving email or files will shut down operations for days, costing money and damaging your reputation, is the biggest barrier to change.

We solve this with Cutover Management strategies that don’t rely on big bang, hope-for-the-best outcomes. We run background synchronisations while your teams continue to work, so when the time comes to switch, our process ensures a seamless transition with absolute minimal downtime.

Your emails, calendar appointments and contact lists are migrated in context accurately, so users can log in on Monday morning and pick up exactly where they left off.

Identity & Access

Migrations often break user access, leading to a flood of helpdesk tickets on Day 1 because passwords don’t work or permissions are lost. We solve this by handling the complexity of Identity Synchronisation (GCDS) and Single Sign-On (SSO).

Whether you currently use Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure) or Okta, we have the experience to integrate it seamlessly with Google Workspace so your staff can use their existing credentials to access their new tools.

This means no new passwords to memorise and no friction to access the benefits of your cloud migration investment immediately.

Cloud Migration: the transition from legacy on-premise servers to secure, cost-effective cloud infrastructure for schools and MATs
Cloud Migration: the secure transition of school data, user identities and legacy systems to a high-performance Google Cloud environment

Trust, But Verify

Even worse than a delay in accessing your data and services during a migration, potentially losing critical historical data, legal archives and sensitive records is a blow that no one can afford. That’s why we check everything twice.

We use advanced validation tools to provide detailed Reconciliation Reports, proving that every byte of data sent was received and ensure 100% data fidelity before ever touching the off-switch on your old server.

Our process involves rigorous discovery and technical design phases before any data moves, so we will identify potential blockers (such as file path lengths or permission conflicts) before they become problems.

Retire your technical debt and realise immediate ROI

Getting stuck paying for legacy licencing and aging hardware long after a project is ‘completed’ is a common pitfall. A successful migration goes beyond simply setting up the new by helping you decommission the old.

Once your migration is verified, we assist with shutting down legacy Exchange environments and file servers to eliminate accumulated technical debt. For your physical hardware, we provide WEEE-compliant disposal and secure data erasure, leaving you with a clean, secure and sustainable infrastructure.

Cloud Migration: a fully optimised, cloud-native school infrastructure that supports seamless collaboration and data-driven insights

Partner with Getech

Don’t let the fear of the process stop you from reaching your destination in the cloud. Our team of experts are ready to help you from start to finish.

Let us handle the heavy lifting.