533 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 3)
Guest: Diana Giles, President and Owner of Skyline IT Management Skyline IT Management is an IT consulting services company that provides modern technology plans for businesses.
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) · Marvin Bee, Diana Giles
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Show Notes
In this podcast episode, Marvin Bee and Dinah Giles from Skyline IT Management discuss various topics related to Microsoft 365 and cloud migration. They cover subjects like licenses, cloud adoption, client criteria for migration, hybrid scenarios, customization and branding, and the cost considerations of transitioning to premium licenses. They also touch upon topics like calendar sharing and deploying Windows 10 using cloud configuration. The episode concludes with an invitation to a live show July 12, 2023 where they will answer questions from the audience.
Highlights:
- Discussion on licenses and the difference between standard, basic, and premium licenses.
- Importance of cloud migration for IT providers and the potential for business expansion.
- Considerations for selecting clients who are interested in moving to the cloud.
- Customization and branding options available in Microsoft 365.
- The security benefits of customization and branding.
- Exploring the deployment of Windows 10 and customization through Azure AD and Intune.
- Cost considerations and options for annual commitments and discounts.
- Explanation of the hybrid model and the steps involved in moving clients to the cloud.
- The importance of setting up domains and configuring DNS settings.
- The benefits of using Microsoft 365 for small businesses.
- Mention of a live show on July 12th for further discussions and Q&A.
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Websites and Resources:
- Skyline IT Management: https://skylineitmgmt.com/
- Microsoft 365 Copilot: https://tinyurl.com/2x25wnxe
- Migrate your content to Microsoft 365: https://tinyurl.com/2y3ebpa2
- Migration for your Microsoft 365 Tenants: https://tinyurl.com/5xepc6f4
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