Google to Microsoft Migration in Manchester

Move from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 with less disruption, clearer planning and a workplace that works better from day one.

A Google to Microsoft migration is never just about moving emails and files. It affects how people access information, where shared documents live, how permissions are managed, and how confidently your team can work once the new environment goes live. Apex helps SMEs plan, manage and support the move properly, so your business lands in a Microsoft 365 environment that is clearer, more secure and easier to use.

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Migrating to Microsoft 365 as a Manchester business, without bringing the problems with you

A good migration is about moving a business from one way of working into another without losing clarity, control or confidence.

The Problem

You want to move from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, but the project feels bigger than simply copying data.

You may be asking:

• What should happen to Gmail, calendars and contacts?
• Where should Google Drive content land in Microsoft 365?
• Should files move into OneDrive, SharePoint or Teams?
• How do we avoid messy permissions or broken access?
• How do we prepare staff so they can know what changes on day one?
• How do we stop old habits reappearing in new systems?

Without the right planning, even a technically successful migration can still leave users confused, files duplicated, permissions unclear and collaboration harder than it needs to be.

The Solution

Apex helps you plan and deliver a structured Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration from start to finish.

We review what you currently have, decide what needs to move, plan where content should live in Microsoft 365, prepare users for the change, complete the migration in controlled stages and support your team after go-live.

The goal isn't just to move your business into Microsoft 365. The goal is to leave you with a workplace that feels more joined up, better governed and easier to run than the one you left behind.

A calmer migration process

We plan the migration properly before anything moves, so your business has a clear view of what's happening, when it's happening and what users need to expect.

Less disruption for your team

We use controlled migration stages, clear communications and carefully planned cutover activity to reduce confusion and keep the business moving.

A better Microsoft 365 structure

We help decide where files should live across OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams, rather than simply recreating the same messy structure in a new platform.

Clearer access and permissions

We review ownership, identity mapping and access requirements so the right people can get to the right information without unnecessary risk.

Stronger user adoption

We help users understand Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint so they aren't left guessing after go-live.

Ongoing support after migration

We treat hypercare as part of the project, not an optional extra. Early user issues are reviewed quickly so small problems don't become long-term frustrations.

What will a Google to Microsoft migration look like for my business?

We start by understanding your current Google Workplace environment, including users, mailboxes, calendars, Google Drive content, shared drives, access requirements and business-critical data.

Includes:

Current environment review
Migration scope definition
Risk and dependency identification
Timeline and cutover planning
User and stakeholder communication planning

We help move core communication data from Google Workspace into Microsoft 365, including the planning needed to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Includes:

Gmail to Exchange Online migration planning
Calendar and contact migration support
Mail routing preparation
User provisioning checks
Final cutover support

We help decide where content should live in Microsoft 365, so files aren't simply dumped into the wrong place.

Includes:

Google Drive and shared drive assessment
Destination planning for OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams
Departmental and project content mapping
Archive and "do not move" recommendations
File structure guidance

A migration is only successful if people can access what they need safely and confidently.

Includes:

User and group mapping
Permission review
Ownership checks
Access control recommendations
Support for cleaner offboarding and governance

We manage the final switch carefully, with clear checks before, during and after cutover.

Includes:

Pre-cutover readiness checks
Controlled migration phases
Overnight or low-disruption cutover planning where appropriate
Post0migration validation
First-day support route for users

Download a copy of our Cutover Checklist for your own migration

A good migration doesn't leave users guessing. We help your team understand what has changed and how to work confidently in Microsoft 365.

Includes:

Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint guidance
User communications
Practical training where needed
Collaboration model reinforcement
Post-go-live issue reviews

Our Google to Microsoft migration process

1. Discover

We assess your current Google Workspace setup, including users, mailboxes, calendars, Drive content, shared drives, permissions and business-critical data.

2. Design

We plan the Microsoft 365 destination, including where files should live, how users should access information and what needs to be improved rather than simply copied.

3. Prepare

We complete prerequisites, provision users, plan routing, map identifies, agree communications and prepare the business for the change.

4. Migrate

We move data in controlled phases, monitor progress, check results and keep the project aligned ahead of final cutover.

5. Cutover

We manage the final switch to Microsoft 365, validate access, support users and make sure the business can continue working with confidence.

6. Support and optimise

We review early issues, reinforce the new collaboration model and help your Microsoft 365 environment continue improving after go-live.

Resources

Free Google to Microsoft migration resources for Manchester business owners

Planning a move from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365? Explore our practical resources for SME leaders below.

Typical Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration Guide

Migration Risk Register

Cutover Checklist for SME Leaders

Google to Microsoft free resource for Manchester SMEs

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Why Choose Apex for your Google to Microsoft migration?

We plan the destination, not just the move

A straight copy of years of clutter rarely creates a better workplace. We help you decide what should move, what should be restructured and what should be left behind.

We understand Microsoft 365 beyond the migration tool

Your migration connects to Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, identity, permissions, security and support. We help make those pieces work together.

We reduce disruption through clear communication

Migration uncertainty creates user frustration. We help your team understand what is changing, when it's happening and where to go for help.

We support users after go-live

The first few days matter. We help resolve early issues, reinforce the new ways of working and stop old habits from re-establishing themselves.

We are a Manchester-based partner for growing SMEs

You get practical support from a local team that understands how SMEs work, where migrations usually become difficult and how to make Microsoft 365 feel easier to use day to day.

FAQs: Engineer Q&A

We've been speaking to Daryl Kelly about what a good Google-to-Microsoft migration actually looks like. Here, he shared some common pitfalls, and what makes the difference between a migration that simply moves data and one that genuinely improves the workplace.

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Daryl Kelly
Project and Onboarding Manager

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