End-to-End SharePoint Migration Services
Moving from legacy SharePoint to Microsoft 365 is more than just transferring files—it's an opportunity to modernize your information architecture, tighten governance, and take advantage of the latest Microsoft 365 features.
Modernize your information architecture while migrating to Microsoft 365.
At Akora Cloud, we handle the entire journey: from discovery and planning, through secure migration, to post-launch governance and adoption.
Case Study: Moody's Analytics
Challenge: Moody's Analytics needed to migrate terabytes of content from a legacy SharePoint 2013 farm to SharePoint Online, across multiple business units and geographies. The old environment had accumulated years of deep folder nesting, inconsistent permissions, and no modern metadata strategy.
Our Approach:
- Conducted content inventory & analysis to identify redundant, outdated, or trivial (ROT) data
- Designed a modern site architecture leveraging SharePoint Online hubs, modern team sites, and communication sites
- Established governance policies: naming conventions, ownership rules, and permissions models
- Implemented retention & compliance policies in Microsoft Purview to meet regulatory requirements
- Configured migration waves using Microsoft's SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT) and validated data integrity
- Delivered change management & training for site owners and end users
Outcome:
- Reduced legacy sprawl by over 40% through data cleanup
- Enabled modern collaboration with Teams integration, real-time co-authoring, and metadata-driven document libraries
- Established an ongoing governance framework to prevent future content chaos
What We Deliver in a SharePoint Migration
1) Discovery & Planning
- Inventory of sites, libraries, and permissions
- Stakeholder interviews to understand workflows
- ROT analysis (Redundant, Outdated, Trivial content)
- Target architecture design (hubs, sites, libraries, metadata)
2) Governance & Compliance
- Role-based access model
- Naming conventions and ownership policies
- Retention labels & compliance rules in Microsoft Purview
- Security and audit trail configuration
3) Migration Execution
- Tool-based migration (SPMT, ShareGate, or preferred enterprise tools)
- Phased migration waves with validation checkpoints
- Delta sync for minimal downtime
- Permissions and metadata mapping
4) Post-Migration Support
- End-user training and adoption sessions
- Knowledge transfer for site owners
- Governance monitoring and reporting
- Ongoing support & optimization
Why Choose Akora Cloud
- Proven at enterprise scale — We've migrated multi-terabyte environments across industries, including financial services and energy
- Governance-first mindset — We design migrations to prevent content sprawl, not just move it
- End-to-end partner — From planning and execution to adoption and long-term support
- Microsoft 365 specialists — Deep expertise in SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft Purview
Tools
SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT), ShareGate, Microsoft Purview, PowerShell, Microsoft 365
Regions
Serving Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto.
FAQ
Can you migrate directly from SharePoint 2010 or 2013 to Microsoft 365?
Yes. We use tool-assisted migration to move directly, bypassing intermediate upgrades.
What happens to our old permissions?
We map and modernize them. Many organizations choose to simplify permissions during migration to improve manageability.
Do you offer aftercare once migration is complete?
Yes. We provide governance monitoring, training, and support to ensure your new environment stays healthy.
