Most work needs internet anyway. Microsoft's uptime beats small server rooms.

Include server costs, maintenance, electricity, downtime. Cloud usually wins.

Yes - hybrid is valid for specific applications.

Typically 2-6 weeks for email and files.

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Cloud vs On-Premise: The Modern Choice

That server in your cupboard served well, but it's aging and warranty expired. Moving to the cloud is less disruptive than you think - and usually the right answer.

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What is it?

On-Premise: Your own servers handling accounts, files, email. You own hardware and deal with failures. Cloud: Microsoft's services - 365 for email, SharePoint for files, Entra ID for accounts. No office server. For most SMEs, cloud is now the sensible default. Microsoft's reliability exceeds what any small business achieves on-premise.

Business Benefits

No Server Failures

Microsoft's redundancy exceeds anything you could afford.

Work Anywhere

No VPN complexity.

Automatic Updates

Microsoft handles patching.

Predictable Costs

Monthly vs capital purchases.

Enterprise Security

Microsoft's security investment exceeds most IT budgets.

Risks Without It

Hardware Failure

On-premise servers fail.

Maintenance Burden

Servers need patching and monitoring.

Remote Complexity

VPNs are clunky; cloud is anywhere-access.

Security Responsibility

On-premise security is your problem.

How Fresh Tech Implements This

We migrate in stages: email to 365, files to SharePoint, Active Directory to Entra ID, Intune replacing domain join. Careful planning, minimal disruption.