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As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we’ve been at the centre of the revolutionary changes that technology has brought to every aspect of life and we continue to stand by their side at the centre of tomorrow’s digital transformations.

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Our team is made up of a diverse group of people from all around the world, and we all have one thing in common: we’re passionate about providing our customers with outstanding solutions.

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Core is a well funded Microsoft Solutions Partner with a 30 year history of being at the heart of control in IT.

We are supported by our bankers and have funds available for strategic business acquisitions. Together with our successful acquisition track record and a commitment to making deals happen, now is the perfect time to talk to us if you are considering selling your IT business.

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The workshops are a collaborative and immersive experience; our experts will work with you to identify your business objectives and establish the Microsoft technologies to help you achieve them.
 

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Why our customers choose us

Since we were founded in 1990 and started our Microsoft journey, we have supported over 10,000 customers on their communications and collaboration projects, and with the introduction of Microsoft's cloud technology, have grown our capabilities significantly across Microsoft 365 and Azure.

What sets us apart is a talented and passionate team who truly love what they do, demonstrating boundless enthusiasm and dedication in every single project.
 

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"It was apparent from day one that Core had a depth of knowledge in Microsoft 365, which we simply hadn’t found anywhere else."

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"We had a really good, down to earth relationship with a few of the guys, and they know what they are doing."

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Microsoft 365 Migration

Microsoft 365
Migration

 

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Take the stress out of migrating to Microsoft 365 with our expert cloud migration service.

Migrating to Microsoft 365 can reduce complexity, save money, and increase adoption of the platform. Let Core take the stress out of migrating to OneDrive, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online using our expert cloud migration service.

It is entirely possible for an organisation to migrate their data without engaging an external partner.

The risk with this approach is that any ‘gotchas’ or complexity can impact the success of the move through delays and errors.

Data migration is typically a one-off project, so it should be completed as efficiently as possible so that the organisation can move on in the new world of SharePoint Online-hosted files.

Core's deep experience in migrating data for customers allows us to foresee any issue and offer a predictable outcome, no matter the size or complexity. We can also design a structure within SharePoint Online which will best serve the needs of the organisation in the future, rather than just ‘lifting and shifting’ the same structure to a new system. Our data migration methodology is tailored to fit the specific needs of each customer.

As a longstanding Microsoft Solutions Partner with more than 30 years’ experience, you can be assured that we’ll be employing the latest technologies and best practices to ensure a pain-free migration for your business.

How it works


Our Migration Service approach consists of several standard steps, each of which will be tailored to your specific needs. Our team will discuss the migration with you, gathering all requirements and understand the scope.

Direct access to the data may be required to allow scanning utilities to run to provide increased insight. The analysis will cover the following areas:

  • Where is the data is currently stored?
  • How is the data accessed and by whom?
  • What is the ‘active data’ versus archive?
  • What are the access restrictions around files and folders?
  • Are there any files types which can’t be migrated?
  • Are there any objectives to change the file structure alongside the migration?
  • How will the migrated files be used alongside other
    Office 365 services e.g. Microsoft Teams?
  • Does all data need to be migrated?
How it works

Target State Design, Communication & Training


Based on the requirements, we will create a design which will be shared with you for review and approval.

  • The structure for the sites and files within Office 365 to provide the required separation or access controls.
  • The tool or service which we will use for the migration. Microsoft have invested heavily in migration solutions recently which are provided as part of the Office 365 subscription. There are commercial products which we also use if additional capability is required.
  • The migration approach and indicative timescales.

Data migration is not only a technical exercise but also requires change management for the organisation. This starts with communicating the migration to make sure all stakeholders are informed and aware of the change and the impact it will have to their working practices. We can provide additional training or guidance if required. This depends on an organisation’s familiarity with Office 365 and will be built into the implementation plans.

Target State Design

Migration, cutover and early life support


We will migrate the data to Office 365 as scheduled and set up the required access for users. Typically, this will be completed overnight so that no files are being updated during the migration. Confirmation of the migration completion will be communicated to users, allowing them to ‘cut over’ to the new working environment at the start of the working day.

Data Migration to Office 365 involves copying data rather than moving it, which means that a backup or archive is left in place. This is useful as it de-risks the rollback if any unexpected issues did occur. Assuming success however, it is critical that users are restricted from accessing this archive to prevent updates appearing on both the old and new environments which are difficult to merge.

Even the most successful migration may throw up issues or require a little extra input from us once things are complete. We build in a short phase of early life support to our projects to cater for these situations.

This gives you the confidence that you can sign off the migration as complete, but we will be around to help if anything does occur.

Cutover and early life support

Migrating Personal Drives
to OneDrive for Business

Many organisations issues personal ‘user drives’ on a corporate file share.

These are sometimes mapped to a user’s Windows documents and desktop folders, so that everything stored on the device is also stored in a shared space. Personal drives are prime candidates for migration to OneDrive for Business (ODfB), which can be configured to offer improved capabilities for no increase in cost.

ODfB provides each user with a personal cloud storage space with at least 1TB of data capacity and is ideal for storing ‘work artefacts’ which doesn’t belong in a shared space like SharePoint. This could be draft documents which are not ready to share publicly, or sensitive data such as performance feedback.

An important distinction between ODfB and SharePoint Online is that ODfB is directly linked to a user’s account. When the account is closed or deleted (i.e. user leaves the organisation), all data in the ODfB is deleted too. Conversely, SharePoint Online Sites and Microsoft Teams are created at the organisational level, so will remain in place as long as the Office 365 tenant exists.

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Office 365 Migration Pricing


Core's Office 365 Migration Service pricing is tailored to your organisation’s needs. This is dependent on the volume and complexity of your data in addition to the current host.

However, we strive to offer great value for money, and the cost of a migration is often a modest investment to allow your organisation to unlock the full capabilities of Office 365.

 

Are you getting value from your SharePoint Online service?


In addition to Exchange Online mailbox storage and OneDrive for Business, Office 365 provides an additional storage allocation for SharePoint Online.

This will be at least 1TB of data per organisation which can be used for shared storage and collaboration at no extra cost to the existing subscription. Many organisations using Office 365 do not take advantage of SharePoint Online – but they should.

As one of the UK’s leading Office 365 consultancies, Core has helped our customers to migrate their data from corporate file shares and cloud storage providers to OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online. Our approach is based on Microsoft best practice complemented by our experience of migrating terabytes of complex organisational data to Office 365.

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Remote Working

Are you using a file server located within your office? Would migrating this data to Office 365 enable seamless remote working for users?

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Storage Costs

How much is being spent on file storage, whether infrastructure such as file servers, or cloud services such as Dropbox. Could these costs be removed by migrating to Office 365?

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Collaboration

Do multiple users need to view or co-author files – even securely with external guest users?

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Storage Structure

Legacy file shares promote a single tree deep folder hierarchy. Could this data structure be made more effective for users?

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Talk to us today
and let's arrange
a consultation.

With years of experience and deep expertise in Microsoft technologies, Core is your trusted partner in Microsoft 365.

Our team conducts thorough assessments to ensure your systems are optimised for performance and security. We provide actionable insights and recommendations tailored to your unique environment. Partnering with us not only enhances operational efficiency but also fortifies your Microsoft ecosystem against potential challenges.

Ready to set up your Microsoft 365 Migration today?

Through a combination of automated tools and expert analysis, Core can help identify potential issues, recommend best practices, and ensure that your organisation maximises the efficiency and effectiveness of your Microsoft 365 services.

What our customers say about us

Simon BealeIT Development Manager, Angel Trains
The team at Core are excellent. We enjoy working with them and they have experts in a wide variety of fields so can help with most projects we need assistance with.
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Alistair TriggIT Manager, Hart District Council
Core provides really cost-effective and flexible support in a model that works really well for Hart. Through Core’s implementation of advanced infrastructure projects, we’ve been able to offer a better experience for our communities, with the appropriate security and compliance we required.
 
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Jane LoveseyProgramme Manager, Six Degrees

Core have been outstanding to work with. They really listened to what we were trying to do, talked through all of their ideas, and fully explained the pros and cons involved while taking into account our long-term business goals.

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Tom BradyChief Information Officer, The University of Law

Over the years, Core and the University of Law have built a strong relationship based on trust, expertise and knowledge. Core has always listened to and addressed our specific needs, before tailoring a specific and precise solution, whether that be delivering a successful SharePoint Online project, or when approached for some guidance or advice around Dynamics 365 licensing. We very much look forward to collaborating on future projects with Core.

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Stephen WarrenImplementation Manager, David Lloyd Clubs

It was apparent from day one that Core had a depth of knowledge in Microsoft 365, which we simply hadn’t found anywhere else.

With pre-purposed training modules and the ability to tailor training to our specific needs, Core ticks all the boxes. What may have taken weeks to prepare by way of training materials, instead took only days.

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Rob LeverSenior IT Operations Manager, Cornerstone

Core have helped us with various projects, from initiation to delivery for web development to app deployments, and they have always shown a high level of expertise and creativity. Core is not just a solution provider, they are also a trusted advisor who take time to understand our needs and goals to ensure our investment delivers value to the business. In an age where supplier engagement can be painful, it has been a pleasure working with Core since the outset!

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