Microsoft 365 Migration Services

Most businesses buy Microsoft 365 licences but struggle with setup, security configuration, and getting teams to actually use collaboration features properly.

At Apex, our Microsoft 365 specialists implement and support your cloud environment so Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive work properly, security protects your data, and your team gets the productivity and collaboration benefits you're paying for.

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Microsoft 365 services that solve real problems for businesses

The Problem

You bought Microsoft 365 because everyone said it would solve collaboration problems and enable remote working, but instead, you're dealing with setup complexity you don't understand, staff still emailing attachments, and worrying whether your data is actually protected in the cloud. SharePoint sits there unused, OneDrive confuses people, and you're paying for features nobody knows how to implement.

When Microsoft 365 isn't set up and supported properly, you waste money on licences nobody uses fully, teams can't collaborate effectively, and security gaps create risks you don't even know exist. Remote working stays clunky, file sharing remains chaotic, and productivity gains you expected never materialise.

The Solution

At Apex, we implement Microsoft 365 properly from day one. Teams becomes your collaboration hub, SharePoint organises documents properly, OneDrive protects files automatically, and security controls are configured for your business rather than left at default settings.

Complete Microsoft 365 setup and configuration by certified specialists

Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive implementation for real collaboration

Security hardening with multi-factor authentication and threat protection

Dedicated backup for Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams data

How Microsoft 365 implementation enables productive, secure collaboration

When your Microsoft 365 environment is implemented and managed properly, teams collaborate in real time, remote working becomes seamless, and security protects business data without getting in the way.

Here's what changes when Apex implements your Microsoft 365 environment.

Cloud Platform Access From Anywhere

Microsoft 365's cloud-based applications provide your workforce with access to everything they need, no matter where they're working from. Files stored in OneDrive or SharePoint rather than local PCs mean work is accessible from any device. Teams enables collaboration and meetings from any location without relying on clunky VPNs.

Teams Enables Real Collaboration

Microsoft Teams becomes your central hub for chat, meetings, file sharing, and project collaboration. We configure Teams properly for your workflows so staff actually use it rather than avoiding it. Channels keep projects organised, meetings integrate with calendars, and co-authoring means multiple people work on documents simultaneously.

SharePoint Organises Documents Properly

SharePoint replaces chaotic file servers with organised document libraries that everyone can access from anywhere. Version control means nobody works on outdated files, permissions ensure sensitive documents stay restricted, and search actually finds what people need.

OneDrive Protects Files Automatically

Every user gets secure cloud storage that syncs across devices automatically. Files are accessible from any location, backed up continuously, and protected from ransomware. Lost laptops don't mean lost work because everything lives in OneDrive rather than on vulnerable local drives.

Security Configured for Your Business

Multi-factor authentication stops password compromises from becoming security breaches. Conditional access policies block suspicious login attempts automatically. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 identifies phishing emails before they reach users. Data loss prevention prevents accidental sharing of sensitive information.

Backup Protects Against Data Loss

Microsoft 365 does not offer built-in backup for important data such as emails, documents, and user data within services like Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams. We implement a dedicated backup solution that provides automated, comprehensive backups of all critical data. Businesses can restore data quickly in case of accidental deletions, ransomware attacks, or data corruption.

Staff Actually Know How to Use Features

Training and consultancy around implementing Microsoft 365 ensures staff understand Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. We recommend assigning a Microsoft Champion within your organisation who can help expand knowledge of these products and work with Apex Computing to ensure they are being used to their full potential.

Ongoing Support When You Need It

When staff need help with Microsoft 365 or features aren't working properly, they speak to our Manchester-based team. We provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our IT Service Desk. If a problem occurs, it doesn't matter what time it is or what day of the week it is.

What our Microsoft 365 Services include

Microsoft 365 implementation means more than creating accounts and hoping staff figure it out. We handle assessment, implementation, security, backup, training, and ongoing support so your environment delivers the productivity and collaboration benefits you're paying for.

Here's what our Microsoft 365 Services include.

Discovery of your current setup, user requirements, and business workflows. We identify which Microsoft 365 features solve your specific problems and plan implementation that minimises disruption.

Service includes:

Current environment assessment
User workflow and collaboration requirement mapping
Microsoft 365 feature selection for your needs
Planning for moving to cloud-based services
Licence recommendation and cost optimisation
Security and compliance requirement identification

Complete setup of your Microsoft 365 tenant with proper security, identity management, and collaboration features configured from day one.

Service includes:

Tenant creation and initial configuration
Azure Active Directory setup and management
Domain verification and DNS configuration
User account creation and licence assignment
Security baseline configuration
Admin roles and delegation setup

Microsoft Teams deployment configured for how your business actually works. We set up channels, permissions, and integrations so Teams becomes your collaboration hub.

Service includes:

Teams environment design and configuration
Team and channel structure for your organisation
File sharing and collaboration setup
Meeting policies and recording configuration
External collaboration and guest access
Integration with existing applications
User training sessions and documentation

SharePoint document libraries and OneDrive personal storage are configured properly for document management and file sharing.

Service includes:

SharePoint site collection design and creation
Document library structure and permissions
Version control and check-in/check-out configuration
Search configuration
OneDrive deployment and sync setup
File sharing policies and external access

Security features are configured properly for your industry and risk profile. Multi-factor authentication, conditional access, threat protection, and data loss prevention implemented from day one.

Service includes:

Multi-factor authentication setup for all users
Conditional access policies configuration
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 deployment
Anti-phishing and anti-malware protection
Data loss prevention policy creation
Security monitoring and alert configuration
Compliance feature setup for regulatory requirements

Dedicated backup solution for Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams because Microsoft 365 doesn't provide real backup. Automated, comprehensive backups ensure that emails, files, and user data are securely backed up to both local and cloud storage.

Service includes:

Backup solution implementation and configuration
Automated daily backup of all Microsoft 365 data
Unlimited retention without time restrictions
Point-in-time recovery capability
Ransomware protection with isolated backups
Rapid restore to original or alternate locations
Regular restore testing to verify protection

Training that helps staff actually use Microsoft 365 features rather than avoiding them. Hands-on sessions, documentation, and ongoing support ensure successful adoption.

Service includes:

User training sessions on Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
Administrator training for ongoing management
Quick-start guides and documentation
Champions programme recommendations for key users
Adoption support and best practice guidance
Follow-up sessions to reinforce learning

Continuous management of your Microsoft 365 environment with proactive monitoring, security updates, licence optimisation, and user support through our IT Service Desk.

Service includes:

24/7/365 monitoring and support
Regular security reviews and improvements
Licence usage reviews and optimisation
User account management and troubleshooting
Feature updates and new capability rollout
Monthly reporting on environmental health
UK-based support desk with clear escalation

Why choose Apex Computing for Microsoft 365 Services

Microsoft 365 implementation only works if you're dealing with specialists who actually configure features properly rather than just enabling defaults and calling it done.

Here's what makes our approach different.

We Implement Features That Actually Get Used

Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive only deliver value when configured for how your business works. We design channel structures, document libraries, and workflows that make sense to your staff. Training focuses on real scenarios, and adoption happens because features solve actual problems.

Security Configured Properly, Not Just Enabled

We set up multi-factor authentication that works with your devices, conditional access policies that match your risk tolerance, and data loss prevention that protects without blocking legitimate work. Security is designed for your requirements rather than being left at Microsoft defaults.

Proper Backup Because Microsoft 365 Isn't Really Backed Up

Microsoft 365 replicates data for availability, but doesn't provide backup for your data. We implement dedicated Microsoft 365 backup with unlimited retention because relying on Microsoft's retention policies alone is insufficient for long-term data protection and recovery.

Manchester-Based Support Through Our IT Service Desk

When staff need help with Microsoft 365, they speak to our Manchester-based team through our IT Service Desk. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No offshore call centres, no ticket systems that take days to respond.

Experience Helping Greater Manchester Businesses Move to the Cloud

We've helped businesses across Greater Manchester implement cloud-based services. As one client noted: "Martin came in and completed all of the initial setup and migration efficiently, without any problems, might I add."

Microsoft Solutions Partner Status

As a Microsoft Solutions Partners, Apex Computing offers specialised expert support every step of the way. We'll make sure your transition, setup and maintenance are seamless. When you need us, we'll be on hand to help via our IT Service Desk.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Need help implementing Microsoft 365 properly? Apex Computing is ready to help.

Our expert team is on hand to provide personalised support and guidance for your Microsoft 365 implementation. Whether you require complete tenant setup, Teams and SharePoint configuration, security hardening, or ongoing management and support, we are ready to ensure your Microsoft 365 environment delivers the collaboration and productivity benefits you're paying for.