Cloud that works, without the runaway bill.
Design, migration and management across Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud, from someone who builds and runs cloud infrastructure professionally.
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01Starting point
Old server in a closet?
Email and files on a box in the back room. We plan the move first, so nothing gets lost on the way.
02Email first
Every email and contact kept.
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, set up with licensing and security settings done right.
03Then the files
Everyone can still find their files.
We migrate the data to SharePoint, Teams or Google Drive and make sure the team knows where everything went.
04Do you even need it?
Not always.
Sometimes a small server in the office is cheaper and faster. We’ll run the numbers both ways and tell you honestly.
05Kept under budget
Cloud that works, without the runaway bill.
We review what you’re paying for, remove what you’re not using, and set alerts before costs run away.
An example of how a move plays out, not a specific client.
What we do in the cloud
Microsoft 365 & Azure
Tenant setup, licensing, security settings, SharePoint and Teams, plus Azure servers and apps.
AWS
Architecture, migrations and ongoing management for workloads that live in Amazon’s cloud.
Google Cloud & Workspace
Workspace setup and migrations, plus Google Cloud projects when you need them.
Keeping the bill in check
We review what you’re paying for, remove what you’re not using, and set alerts before costs run away.
Moving to the cloud
Old server in a closet? We plan the move, migrate the data, and make sure everyone can still find their files.
Hosting
Websites and small applications hosted on our secure private cloud.
Do you even need it?
Not always. Sometimes a small server in the office is cheaper and faster. We’ll run the numbers both ways and tell you honestly.
Retiring the file server
The most common cloud project for a small office is not a big Azure build. It is the old server in the closet that holds the shared drive. Moving those files to SharePoint and OneDrive usually means:
- Cleaning up first. Old folders, duplicates and files nobody has opened in years are sorted out, so you do not pay to move clutter.
- Planning who sees what. Department and project sites with the right permissions, instead of one big drive everyone can open. This also matters before you turn on AI tools like Copilot.
- Keeping familiar habits. SharePoint libraries can sync to File Explorer, so people still open files from a folder on their computer.
- Moving after hours. Data copied ahead of time, a final sync when the office is quiet, and a quick check with each person the next morning.
- Backing it up. SharePoint and OneDrive still need an independent backup. See backup and disaster recovery.
Not every file share fits SharePoint. Very large design files, CAD drawings or databases that many people open at once may be better served by Azure Files or a server that stays local.
Cloud, local or hybrid
Most small businesses end up somewhere in the middle. We look at each piece separately:
Usually belongs in the cloud
Email, calendars, shared documents, user accounts and sign-in. These work better when people can reach them from anywhere with multi-factor sign-in in front.
Sometimes stays local
A line-of-business application whose vendor requires a local server, very large files on a slow internet connection, or equipment on the shop floor.
Hybrid done properly
Local servers joined to the same sign-in as Microsoft 365, backed up off site, and patched and monitored like everything else, so the pieces work as one system.
Internet matters more than people expect. In parts of Central Oregon connections vary a lot, so we check yours before moving anything that depends on it, and plan a backup connection where it counts.
How a cloud migration runs
Inventory
What runs where today, who uses it, what it costs, and which vendors are involved.
Decide and quote
For each system: move it, keep it, or replace it. Then a written quote with the monthly cloud costs estimated, so the new bill is not a surprise.
Build and secure
Accounts, permissions, multi-factor sign-in, logging and cost alerts set up before any data moves.
Move and verify
Data migrated in stages, tested with your team, and the old system kept available until everyone is confident.
Our team includes a Senior DevOps Engineer, Rafael Genao, so Azure and AWS work is handled by someone whose job is building and running cloud infrastructure.
Cloud questions
Will the cloud be cheaper than our server?
Sometimes. A server you already own looks free until it needs replacing. Cloud costs are monthly and keep going. We compare both over several years and show you the math.
Why do cloud bills run away?
Usually forgotten resources, oversized virtual machines, or storage and data transfer nobody was watching. We right-size what you run and set budget alerts.
Is our data safer in the cloud?
The data center is very secure. Your accounts are the weak point. Multi-factor sign-in, sensible permissions and an independent backup make the difference. Our cybersecurity services cover that side.
Do you handle Microsoft 365 itself?
Yes. Tenant setup, migrations, security settings and Copilot readiness are covered on our Microsoft 365 services page.
Who owns the cloud accounts?
You do. Subscriptions and tenants are set up in your business's name, with us as administrators.
Related reading
Planning a move? IT projects and migrations explains how we scope and quote projects.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free IT consultation. In about 30 minutes we look at your backups, security, email and Wi-Fi, then hand you a one-page, plain-English list of what’s fine and what needs fixing. No obligation.
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