Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Migration in Raleigh‑Durham‑Chapel Hill
Uninterrupted operations, seamless collaboration, and advanced threat protection
Microsoft 365 / SharePoint Migration Provides
Benchmark Network Solutions helps North Carolina businesses migrate to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint to boost productivity, strengthen security, and support scalable growth. These platforms streamline communication, enhance collaboration, and enable teams to work securely from anywhere.
✓ Seamless Collaboration
Real‑time co‑authoring and shared workspaces improve teamwork
✓ Streamlined Operations
Unified tools reduce complexity and improve efficiency
✓ Advanced Threat Protection
Built‑in security reduces risk across devices and users
✓ Data Loss Protection
Protect sensitive information with policy controls
✓ Scale With Ease
Add or remove users and services as you grow
✓ Work From Anywhere
Secure access on any device, any location
How It Works: A Proven Migration Process
Minimize downtime and protect data
Assessment and Planning: We evaluate your infrastructure and business needs, then define scope, timeline, and migration phases.
Pre‑Migration: We support data cleanup, DNS configuration, Active Directory and Entra ID setup, SharePoint configuration, and mail flow.
Seamless Migration: Our team ensures a smooth transition to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint with minimal disruption.
Testing and Validation: We verify data integrity and functionality in the new environment.
Training and Support: We train your team and provide ongoing support to maximize adoption.
Why Choose Benchmark for Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Migration?
Experienced Transition Team: Choosing Benchmark for your Microsoft 365 and SharePoint migration ensures a seamless transition driven by expertise and experience. Benchmark offers a customized migration approach, taking into account your business’s unique needs and challenges. Our team of experienced IT professionals works to minimize downtime and disruptions, allowing your business to continue operating smoothly throughout the process.
Optimize Microsoft 365 and Sharepoint for your organization: With Benchmark, you benefit from a proven methodology that includes detailed planning, risk management, and post-migration support, ensuring that your new environment is optimized for performance and collaboration.
Benefits of Microsoft 365 & SharePoint
Improved Collaboration
Microsoft 365 and SharePoint offer powerful real‑time collaboration tools that let teams work seamlessly from anywhere. With features like co‑authoring, version control, and shared workspaces, communication becomes effortless and everyone stays aligned.
Enhanced Security
With advanced security features, including multi-factor authentication, data encryption, and compliance tools, Microsoft 365 and SharePoint help protect your business’s sensitive information and ensure you meet industry-specific regulations.
Scalability
These platforms are highly scalable, allowing you to easily add or remove users, storage, and services as your business grows. This flexibility ensures your IT environment can adapt to changing needs without major investments in new hardware or software.
Access to Advanced Tools
Microsoft 365 includes powerful tools like Teams, OneDrive, and Power BI to enhance productivity, data analysis, and business intelligence. SharePoint complements this with robust document management and workflow automation capabilities.
Integration with Existing Systems
These platforms integrate seamlessly with other Microsoft tools and third‑party applications, creating a cohesive IT ecosystem that supports your business processes and boosts overall efficiency.
Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Migration FAQ
How long does a Microsoft 365 migration take?
Migration timelines vary based on the size of your organization, the volume of data, and the complexity of your existing environment. A small business migration (10–25 users) typically takes 2–4 weeks from kickoff to full cutover. Larger organizations with complex SharePoint configurations or legacy on-premises Exchange servers may require 6–10 weeks. Microsoft’s official migration planning documentation recommends a phased approach for organizations over 50 users.
Will we lose any data during the migration?
No data loss is expected when the migration is properly planned and executed. Benchmark performs a pre-migration assessment, runs test migrations before the cutover, and validates data integrity at every step. We also maintain your source environment as a fallback until you confirm everything is working correctly in the new environment.
What is the difference between Microsoft 365 and SharePoint?
Microsoft 365 is a suite of cloud-based productivity and security tools — including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, and security products like Defender and Entra ID. SharePoint is one specific application within Microsoft 365, focused on document management, intranet sites, and workflow automation. Most businesses migrate to Microsoft 365 as a whole platform, with SharePoint replacing shared drives and on-premises document servers.
Does Microsoft 365 meet HIPAA and other compliance requirements?
Microsoft 365 includes compliance tools that support HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory frameworks — but the tools must be configured correctly. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) from Microsoft is required for HIPAA. Benchmark configures Microsoft Purview compliance features, data retention policies, and access controls to meet your specific regulatory obligations. See Microsoft’s HIPAA compliance documentation for details.
What ongoing support do you provide after migration?
After your migration, Benchmark provides ongoing administration, user support, license management, and security configuration. We monitor your Microsoft 365 environment, apply security policies, and alert you to any anomalies. This can be bundled with our Managed IT Services plan for an all-in-one monthly rate.
Related Services
- Managed IT Services — ongoing Microsoft 365 administration and support after your migration
- Cybersecurity Services — configure Microsoft Defender, Entra ID security policies, and email threat protection
- Data Backup & Recovery — Microsoft 365 does not replace a dedicated backup solution; we add third-party backup for your Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams data
- IT Strategy & Planning — license optimization and long-term Microsoft roadmap planning
Ready to Migrate to Microsoft 365 & SharePoint?
Reduce IT costs, improve operational efficiency, and increase data security with a local Raleigh‑Durham partner.