Microsoft 365 · Edmonton
Microsoft 365 Setup, Migration & Support in Edmonton
Licences, email migrations, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, security and Copilot, set up properly and managed by one local team. Whether you’re moving from Google Workspace, GoDaddy or Zoho, or cleaning up a tenant that just grew on its own.
- Licences supplied & managed
- Migrations from Google, GoDaddy & Zoho
- Copilot rollout & training
Microsoft 365 tenant
● Managed
Exchange Online
Migrated
Teams & SharePoint
Organized
Sign-ins + MFA
Enforced
Licences
Right-sized
Copilot
Ready
Licences supplied
Microsoft 365 business plans
Migrations
Google, GoDaddy, Zoho & Exchange
Copilot ready
Rollout, permissions & training
Local Edmonton team
Remote and on-site help
Common Microsoft 365 problems
Microsoft 365 Should Be Organized, Not Just Licensed
Most small businesses sign up for Microsoft 365, add users as they’re hired, and never revisit the setup. It works, until someone leaves with access, a file can’t be found, or a phishing email gets through settings that were never turned on. Not sure which plan you need? Try our free Microsoft 365 plan picker.
We set up the identity, security and information structure behind your email and files so the platform stays secure and easy to manage as you grow.
It grew without a plan
Licences, shared mailboxes and Teams added one at a time, with no one owning the structure.
Former staff still have access
Accounts and shared links left behind after people leave, and admin rights given to everyone.
Paying for the wrong licences
Premium licences nobody needs, or basic ones missing the security features you're relying on.
Files everywhere
Documents split across email attachments, OneDrive, desktops and an old server share.
Microsoft 365 services
Setup, Migration, Security and Everyday Administration
One team for the whole platform, from the first licence to daily user and security changes.
Licensing & billing
We supply your Microsoft 365 licences, match plans to each user's needs and handle changes as staff come and go.
Tenant setup & cleanup
Domains, settings, admin roles and a clean foundation, or a tidy-up of a tenant that grew on its own.
Email & file migration
Planned moves from Google Workspace, GoDaddy, Zoho or on-premises Exchange with a tested cutover.
Teams administration
Teams, channels, meetings and guest access organized around how your departments work.
SharePoint & OneDrive
Shared document libraries, permissions and sync, so files have one home and the right people can reach them.
Entra ID, MFA & access
Multifactor authentication, sign-in policies, admin roles and clean onboarding and offboarding.
Email security
Defender for Office 365, anti-phishing and SPF, DKIM and DMARC configured properly. See how your domain scores with our free email security checker.
Microsoft 365 backup
Independent backup of mailboxes, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams beyond Microsoft's retention limits.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Readiness checks, permission cleanup, licensing and staff training before you switch Copilot on.
Migrations
Moving to Microsoft 365 Without Losing Email or Files
We migrate from Google Workspace, GoDaddy-hosted email, Zoho Mail and on-premises Exchange, planned so your team keeps working.
Step 1
Discover
Domains, users, mailboxes, files, apps and anything that sends email as you.
Step 2
Design
Licences, identity, permissions, migration order and security settings.
Step 3
Prepare
Accounts, policies and migration tools set up before anything moves.
Step 4
Migrate
Email, calendars, contacts and files moved in planned stages.
Step 5
Validate
Mail flow, sign-ins, shared mailboxes and devices tested with your team.
Step 6
Support
First-day help for staff, then ongoing administration.
Security starts with sign-in
Protect Access Before Everything Else
In Microsoft 365, your password is the key to email, files and Teams. Microsoft’s own research found multifactor authentication reduces the risk of account compromise by 99.22%. It’s the first thing we turn on.
If you’re on Microsoft 365 Business Premium, you already have Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 for phishing protection. We make sure it’s actually configured.
- Multifactor authentication
- Admin roles kept to a minimum
- Clean onboarding & offboarding
- Secure external sharing
- Sign-in and audit visibility
- Phishing protection configured
99.22%
lower risk of account compromise with multifactor authentication turned on.
Source: Microsoft Research, 2023
14 days
is how long Exchange Online keeps deleted email by default (30 days maximum) before it’s gone.
Source: Microsoft Learn
Modern workplace
Teams, SharePoint or OneDrive: Where Should Files Live?
Each one has a job. A clear setup means people stop asking where the latest version is.
| OneDrive | SharePoint | Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Your own work in progress | Shared company and department files | Team conversations, meetings and project files |
| Who sees it | Only you, unless you share it | Everyone with access to the site | Members of each team or channel |
| Example | A draft proposal | Policies, templates, client folders | A project channel with its files and chat |
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Get Ready for Copilot Before You Switch It On
Copilot works with the files and email your staff can already access. If permissions are messy, Copilot can surface documents people were never meant to see. We clean up access first, then roll Copilot out to the right people with training they’ll use.
Copilot rollout
- Review SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams permissions
- Fix overshared files and old sharing links
- Choose who gets Copilot licences first
- Set up and test with a pilot group
- Train staff on practical, safe prompts
- Review use and expand
Cost
What Does Microsoft 365 Support Cost?
Microsoft 365 licences are billed per user. Our setup, migration and support work is quoted separately in writing after a free review, or included in a managed IT plan starting at $350 per month.
What sets the price
- Number of users and licence types
- How much email and data needs migrating
- Where you're migrating from
- Security and backup add-ons
- Copilot readiness and training
- One-time project or ongoing management
Frequently asked questions
Microsoft 365 FAQs
Straight answers about licences, migrations, security and Copilot.
Can you supply our Microsoft 365 licences?
Yes. We supply and manage Microsoft 365 licences, match each user to the right plan, and handle changes as people join or leave.
Can you migrate us from Google Workspace, GoDaddy or Zoho?
Yes. We migrate email, calendars, contacts and files from Google Workspace, GoDaddy-hosted email, Zoho Mail and on-premises Exchange, with a planned cutover and testing.
Will we lose email during a migration?
A planned migration moves existing email, calendars and contacts before the cutover and tests mail flow afterwards, so staff pick up where they left off.
Does Microsoft back up our Microsoft 365 data?
Not the way most people expect. Exchange Online keeps deleted email for 14 days by default (up to 30), and SharePoint keeps deleted files for 93 days. After that they’re gone, which is why we offer separate Microsoft 365 backup.
Which Microsoft 365 plan do we need?
It depends on what each person does. Some only need email and web apps; others need desktop apps or Business Premium’s extra security. We review your users and recommend the right mix.
Is Microsoft 365 secure out of the box?
It has strong security features, but many need to be turned on and configured. MFA, admin roles, sharing settings and phishing protection are where we start.
What do we need to do before using Copilot?
Clean up who can access what. Copilot can only see what each user can already reach, so overshared files become a bigger risk. We review permissions, then roll out with training.
Can you clean up our existing Microsoft 365 setup?
Yes. We review licences, users, admin access, sharing, security settings and file structure, then fix what matters first.
Do you support Teams phones and meetings?
We set up Teams for chat, meetings and channels, and can advise on Teams calling for your office.
Is Microsoft 365 support included in managed IT?
Yes. Microsoft 365 administration is part of our managed IT plans, or we can handle a one-time migration or cleanup project.
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