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September 06, 2025
IT Migration – From Delay to Success
Why SMBs delay IT migration (and what it costs)
1 in 3 SMBs in the Netherlands delay their IT migration because of “complexity.” Understandable, but delay often leads to higher costs, more failures and missed opportunities. As digital transformation accelerates, many companies remain stuck in old systems that no longer meet today’s requirements: flexibility, compliance and continuity.
At ALTA-ICT, we see daily how Dutch companies experience these challenges. Our team – ISO27001, ISO9001 and NEN7510 certified – migrates organizations to Microsoft 365 and cloud environments with a proven zero-downtime approach and an average 37% cost savings.
In this article you will read:
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The main obstacles to IT migration in the Netherlands
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How to successfully implement migration step-by-step
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The ROI of migration projects for SMEs.
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How ALTA-ICT makes this process easier for your organization
What stops Dutch SMEs from IT migration?
A recent poll of our community shows that the biggest barrier is not technology itself, but lack of knowledge (67%). Other common concerns are:
🔹 Budget anxiety – The perception that migration is “expensive,” when in fact it often results in license savings and less downtime.
🔹 Time and resources – Small IT teams lack capacity. An outside specialist such as ALTA-ICT can take the migration completely off their hands.
🔹 Data uncertainty – Questions such as “What happens to my emails?” or “Will I lose data?” are legitimate. Transparency and an AVG-compliant plan are crucial.
🔹 Lack of knowledge – Without a roadmap, migration feels like a leap of faith.
Implementing IT Migration in the Netherlands – Practical Guide
Step 1: Assessment & Planning
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Inventory of current systems
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AVG check and compliance analysis
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Roadmap tailored to Dutch market
Step 2: Design & Preparation
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Technical architecture and risk analysis
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Change management and user adoption plan
Step 3: Implementation
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Phased migration with zero downtime
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Training employees in Microsoft 365
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Real-time monitoring
Step 4: Optimization & Management
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24/7 support (Dutch-speaking)
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Periodic updates and compliance audits
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Continuous cost optimization
ROI of IT Migration for Dutch SMEs.
A well-executed migration delivers:
✅ 37% average cost savings (licenses, management, downtime)
✅ 99.9% uptime through modern cloud platforms
✅ Compliance guarantee according to AVG, NEN7510 and ISO27001
✅ Faster decision-making thanks to integrated data and analytics
The ALTA-ICT approach
What makes us unique:
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ISO27001/ISO9001/NEN7510 certificeringen
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Zero-downtime migration proven at hundreds of companies
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AVG-proof cloud environment tailored to the Dutch market
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24/7 support without waiting time
With our clear roadmap and personal guidance, migration doesn’t feel like a leap of faith, but a controlled step forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. On average, how long does a migration take?
Depending on size: from a few days (small SMEs) to several weeks (larger organizations).
2. Will I lose data during migration?
No. Our approach guarantees zero data loss thanks to duplicate backups and AVG-proof processes.
3. Is migration costly?
On the contrary. Companies save an average of 37% on their IT costs.
4. Is my data safe in the cloud?
Yes. ALTA-ICT works exclusively with European data centers and complies with all Dutch and EU regulations.
5. Does ALTA-ICT provide post-migration support?
Yes. We offer 24/7 support in Dutch, with no queues.
Conclusion: procrastination costs more than migration
The biggest risk for SMBs is not migrating, but continuing to work with outdated systems. Delay means higher costs, greater risks and missed opportunities.
💡 Want to make your migration worry-free?
Book a free ICT consultation today at alta-ict.co.uk/Migration.
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