Why Move to the Cloud?

Many businesses still use on-premise IT infrastructure for file storage, archive data, email servers, and network infrastructure. Whilst on-premise IT systems can be useful in the right scenario, nowadays cloud infrastructure represents the most secure, most cost effective and most flexible option for competitive businesses, including UK SMBs. Beyond this, much of the on-premise IT infrastructure still in use today is actually outdated equipment that has simply not yet been decommissioned as it is still in use.

Smallworld IT helps you to make the move from on-premise systems to the cloud. Whether it is your old file server, print server, email server or even a cold storage solution for your data archives. We are here to help you implement a secure and cost effective cloud solution. We take the time to understand your business so that we can tailor our solution to your exact needs. With our years of experience in migrating businesses to the cloud, we know how to make the process of migrating seamless.

To discuss your cloud migration requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact form above, or simply give us a call.

Why we Recommend Microsoft 365

For file storage, we ask clients to look no further than SharePoint. The document storage and company intranet solution from Microsoft. SharePoint enables you to collaborate, share, and access your organisation’s data easily, whilst also maintaining high levels of security. SharePoint integrates with other Microsoft systems meaning there’s not additional logins or faff required. When SharePoint is synchronised to your computer, you simply login and access your cloud files immediately from your file explorer.

Move with confidence

A planned, structured migration that avoids disruption and downtime.

Secure from day one

We build data protection, access controls, and backups into your migration.

Minimal disruption

Work continues while we handle the technical heavy lifting in the background.

Supported beyond go-live

Once you’re live, we provide ongoing support and management.

Secure your business today, request a free cyber security quote.

Frequently Asked Questions about our Cloud Migrations

Cyber security can feel complex, but we’re here to make it clear. Find answers to the most common questions we receive about protecting your business from digital threats, keeping your systems compliant, and ensuring your data remains secure.

What is a cloud migration?

Cloud migration involves moving applications, data and workloads from on‑premises infrastructure to cloud platforms like Azure and Microsoft 365. It includes assessing readiness, planning architecture, migrating data securely and optimising resources post‑migration.

Benefits include scalability, improved performance, high availability, cost savings and access to advanced services. Cloud platforms offer pay‑per‑use models and allow organisations to innovate faster without buying hardware.

Key challenges include data security, application compatibility, downtime and user adoption. Proper planning, pilot testing, and working with experienced partners mitigate risks and ensure smooth transitions.

Timeline depends on the number and complexity of workloads. Some migrations take weeks, others months. A phased approach—starting with low‑risk workloads—reduces disruption.

Managed cloud providers assess your environment, design migration strategies, perform data transfer, refactor applications and manage post‑migration optimisation. They ensure security and compliance throughout the process.

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Our Cloud Migrations Packages

Smallworld IT provides Cloud Migrations packages for all of your business needs.

Cloud Migrations

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