We migrate from all major platforms to SharePoint Online. Each source has its own challenges - we know where the pitfalls are and how to avoid them.
Windows file shares, NAS drives, mapped network drives
SharePoint 2013, 2016, 2019 Server
Box for Business, Box Enterprise
Dropbox Business, Dropbox Advanced
Google Drive, Shared Drives, Google Sites
The most common migration we run. Windows file shares and mapped network drives moved to SharePoint document libraries with proper structure, metadata and permissions - not just dumped into a single library.
Challenges we solve
What we deliver
Moving from SharePoint 2013, 2016 or 2019 Server to SharePoint Online. This isn't just a file copy - it involves migrating lists, libraries, workflows, custom solutions, site structures and permissions while modernising the experience.
Challenges we solve
What we deliver
Consolidating from third-party cloud storage into SharePoint Online. Common when organisations standardise on Microsoft 365 and want to eliminate separate file storage subscriptions and reduce their tool sprawl.
Challenges we solve
What we deliver
A migration isn't a file copy. It's an opportunity to restructure, clean up and improve how your organisation manages information. We treat every migration as an architecture project with a data move at the end - not the other way around.
Discovery & Assessment
We scan your source environment to understand the full picture - file counts, storage volumes, folder depth, file types, permissions structure, and any blockers (invalid characters, path length issues, unsupported file types). No surprises halfway through the migration.
Content Clean-Up & Rationalisation
Not everything needs to move. We work with your team to identify what's current, what should be archived, and what can be deleted. Most organisations reduce their migration volume by 30-50% through this step alone - saving time, cost and storage.
Target Architecture Design
We design your SharePoint Online structure before moving anything - site collections, hub sites, document libraries, content types, metadata columns and permissions model. The target environment is purpose-built, not a mirror of the old mess.
Pilot Migration & Validation
We run a pilot batch first - typically one department or project area. Your team validates the results, confirms the structure works, and signs off before we proceed with the full migration. This catches issues early when they're cheap to fix.
Full Migration with Delta Sync
The bulk migration runs in the background with no disruption to users. A final delta sync captures any changes made since the initial copy. Version history, timestamps and metadata are preserved. We validate file counts and integrity post-migration.
Cutover, Training & Decommission
Coordinated cutover with user communication, hands-on training for navigating the new environment, and a decommission plan for the source system. We don't leave until your team is confident and the old environment is safely switched off.
We've cleaned up enough failed migrations to know the common mistakes. Here's what we do differently.
Copying your broken folder structure into SharePoint doesn't fix anything - it just moves the mess to a different location. We restructure content around how your teams actually work, using metadata and views instead of 10-level deep folder trees.
File server permissions rarely map cleanly to SharePoint. Migrating with "everyone has access" is a compliance risk. Migrating with broken permissions means nobody can find their files. We map permissions properly before the first file moves.
Users wake up one morning and their files are somewhere new with no warning. Adoption tanks, helpdesk tickets spike, and people start saving files locally again. We run structured communication and training so the switch feels smooth, not jarring.
Most file servers contain 40-60% of content that hasn't been accessed in over two years. Migrating all of it wastes time, money and storage quota. We help you identify what's current, what should be archived, and what can go.
The migration succeeds but six months later SharePoint looks just as messy as the file server did. We set up governance policies, naming conventions, site creation controls and retention rules so your new environment stays clean.
"It's just copying files" is the most expensive assumption in IT. Path length issues, invalid characters, permission inheritance breaks, throttling limits, version history migration - these are all solvable problems, but only if you plan for them.
Scan your source environment, identify blockers, map permissions and estimate migration volume
Build the target SharePoint architecture - sites, libraries, metadata, permissions and governance model
Pilot batch, validate, then full migration with incremental delta sync and post-migration integrity checks
Coordinated switch, user training, source decommission and handover documentation
Book a free discovery call to discuss your migration requirements.