Customer Success Story: Seamless Microsoft 365 Migration Empowers Remote Work

Executive Summary

When fragmented systems and limited security created inefficiencies, a regional manufacturing company turned to Secure Strategic Technologies (SST). SST migrated 21 users from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, consolidating domains, strengthening cybersecurity, and empowering remote collaboration. The result: a unified, secure, and cost-efficient platform that improved workflows and positioned the business for future growth.

Customer Overview

Customer Name: Confidential Manufacturing Company
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Midwest, USA
Size: 20-40 Users

Challenge

The client was managing two separate cloud environments — Google Workspace for email and documents, and a Microsoft 365 domain for a financial application. This created:

• Fragmented logins and workflows, causing user frustration and IT overhead
• Limited security controls, with inconsistent MFA and no unified threat protection
• Overlapping costs, paying for both Google and Microsoft licenses without full utilization

Leadership recognized the need to simplify IT, strengthen defenses, and equip employees with a consistent collaboration platform.

Assessment & Goals

SST’s assessment revealed:

• Two domains causing fragmented identity and inconsistent policies
• No unified MFA or advanced threat protection
• Redundant subscription costs across platforms
• Siloed collaboration tools slowing communication

The goal: Migrate all users into a single Microsoft 365 tenant to improve security, collaboration, and cost efficiency without disrupting operations.

Solution

SST designed and delivered a comprehensive Microsoft 365 migration:

• Tenant & Identity Consolidation: Unified accounts into a single Microsoft 365 tenant with Azure AD for single sign-on.
• Email & File Migration: Transferred all historical Gmail data and Google Drive files to Exchange Online, OneDrive, and SharePoint with zero data loss.
• Security Hardening: Enabled multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to protect against phishing and malware.
• Collaboration Upgrade: Deployed Microsoft Teams as the hub for communication and remote work.
• Training & Support: Provided end-user training, quick reference guides, and post-cutover support to ensure a smooth transition.

Results

• Zero Downtime: The cutover was seamless, with no disruption to daily operations.
• 21 Users Unified: All employees now operate in a single, secure Microsoft 365 environment.
• Stronger Security: MFA and Defender dramatically improved protection against threats.
• Streamlined Collaboration: Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint simplified communication and file sharing.
• Cost Savings: Eliminated Google Workspace licensing costs while maximizing Microsoft 365 investment.

Key Takeaways

• Dual platforms create hidden costs and security gaps
• A well-planned migration ensures continuity and adoption
• Partnering with SST enables businesses to fully leverage Microsoft 365 for security, efficiency, and growth