Migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365

What exactly is the move to Microsoft 365?

A move from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 means moving your emails, calendars, documents and files into the Microsoft ecosystem. This gives businesses access to:

• Outlook & Teams for professional communication

• SharePoint & OneDrive for document management and collaboration

• Power BI & Planner for insight and productivity

• Built-in compliance according to European and Dutch directives

For Dutch organizations, this is often a logical step: Microsoft 365 meets AVG/GDPR requirements and offers better integration with systems such as DigiD, NEN7510 and local financial applications.

 

How do you tackle migration? (Roadmap)

Step 1: Preparation and assessment

• Inventory current data in Google Workspace

• Check compliance requirements (AVG, NEN7510 for healthcare, BIO for government)

• Establish an adoption plan for employees

Step 2: Migration of data

• Complete migration of mail, calendar and documents

• Zero-downtime approach so employees can continue working immediately

• Backup and recovery set up in European data centers

Step 3: Setting up modern workplace

• Configuring Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive

• Roles and permissions tailored to your organization

• Integration with Dutch tools (KvK, iDEAL, etc.)

Step 4: Training and adoption

• Practical customized training for employees

• Focus on Outlook, Teams and document management

• Guidance to use Microsoft 365 smartly and efficiently

 

Common mistakes in migrations

1. No training → employees remain stuck in old habits.

2. Insufficient preparation → data is lost or untraceable.

3. No focus on compliance → risk of fines and data breaches.

4. Rollout too fast → employees get frustrated by bugs or unfamiliar features.

At ALTA-ICT, we prevent this through an ISO27001- and NEN7510-certified approach, combined with practical training.

 

ROI of the switch

From our experience, we see that SMEs on average:

• Work 20% more productively through Teams & Outlook integration

• 30% fewer IT outages experienced thanks to 99.9% uptime

• Achieve full compliance in audits (AVG, NEN7510)

• Have lower costs for individual software licenses

In addition, research shows that the main reasons for Microsoft 365 are:

• Everything in one place (43%)

• Outlook & Teams finer (29%)

• More control & security (18%)

• Known to employees (11%)

 

The ALTA-ICT approach

At ALTA-ICT, we arrange the transition from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 from A to Z:
✅ Complete migration without data loss
✅ Setting up a modern workplace
✅ ISO/NEN-certified approach
✅ Practical training for employees

With our Dutch team, we understand the local laws and regulations as well as the company culture. As a result, we guarantee a smooth transition without fuss.

 

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. On average, how long does a migration take?
Depending on size: between 1 and 3 weeks.

2. Can employees continue to work during the migration?
Yes, we work with a zero-downtime approach.

3. What happens to old emails and files?
Everything is migrated and verified 1-to-1.

4. What about compliance (AVG, NEN7510)?
Our approach is ISO27001- and NEN7510-certified.

5. Is training really necessary?
Yes, without training, often only 40% of the functionality is used.

 

Conclusion: ready to make the switch?

Moving from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 is more than a technical migration. It’s about adoption, structure and compliance.

At ALTA-ICT, we provide a flawless transition with proven ROI and satisfied employees.

👉 Book a free consultation today

 

Reference

¹https://www.linkedin.com/posts/altaict_microsoft365-modernewerkplek-mkb-activity-7353905334001836032-0zO8