How Does Migrating to Microsoft SharePoint Catalyze Growth for SMBs

Data migration is crucial for SMBs to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of data. Enabling a seamless shift during platform upgrades or replacements is crucial for ensuring secure and convenient data and service access, particularly for remote or hybrid teams. SharePoint empowers SMBs to confidently store and manage their information. It is essential for businesses to select the right partner to ensure the successful implementation of SharePoint services.

Shifting to Microsoft's cloud empowers you to harness the advantages and features of an online SharePoint version while maintaining the security and control associated with on-site management. The cloud's ability to replicate the on-premises management experience ensures this security, resulting in a win-win scenario for all parties involved.

Here is a list of a few benefits of Migrating to Microsoft SharePoint:

• Scalability And Flexibility

A key advantage of transitioning to the cloud is gaining access to potent servers, eliminating the need for individual server management. This heightened accessibility encourages scalability, allowing seamless adjustment to customer demand or seasonal variations. This is complemented by enhanced flexibility, facilitating swift and on-demand adjustments.

• Data Security

SharePoint Online employs a highly secure setting for data storage, ensuring that sensitive information is viewable solely by authorized personnel and any data alterations are meticulously recorded and tracked for effortless scrutiny during audits. This setting fosters heightened data security and oversight.

• Cost and time efficiency

As Microsoft assumes the maintenance responsibilities, your IT staff will be relieved of tasks, resulting in cost savings not only in staffing but also in time allocated to activities like system updates and patches. Moreover, storage expenses are seamlessly integrated into the monthly subscription cost, eliminating the need for additional investments or upgrades to your equipment.

• Enhanced Collaboration

Facilitating real-time collaboration through shared documents and functionalities like document sharing and chat options enables teams spread to across various locations or use multiple devices to work together seamlessly. As a result, the process of collaboration has become significantly more streamlined than before.

• Secured and Safe Backup

Ultimately, since all data is securely stored in a centralized location, setting up and maintaining up-to-date backups becomes effortless. This ensures that in case of any issues, concerns about data loss or downtime resulting from system failures can be put to rest.

With Zones' specialized SharePoint assessment and migration services, SMBs can confidently assess their current SharePoint environment and plan a seamless migration of content, configurations, and customizations to a new platform. Our experts analyze your setup, identify customizations and third-party solutions, evaluate data volume, and prepare for any potential downtime during migration. Partnering with us ensures a hassle-free SharePoint migration tailored to your SMB's unique needs, enhancing collaboration and productivity for your team.

If you’re ready to transform your SharePoint experience and get results for your business, then the team at Zones is prepared to walk you through it. Connect with us today zones.com, or call 800.408.ZONES today.