SharePoint in Microsoft 365 is an incredibly powerful tool for businesses of all sizes, allowing teams to collaborate and share documents seamlessly. However, as technology advances and businesses become more reliant on remote work, it's important to consider migrating from SharePoint on-premises to the cloud.
Here are the top 5 reasons why:
It's outdated and it's dying
SharePoint on-premises is outdated and limited in comparison to its cloud counterpart. With no support for new features, functions, and capabilities, it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with modern business demands. It's time to move on to a more modern solution like SharePoint Online.
Enhanced Scalability and Accessibility
SharePoint Online can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, while SharePoint Server requires users to be on the same network as the server. This makes it easier for remote workers or teams that need to collaborate across different locations. SharePoint Online is also highly scalable, allowing you to easily adjust your storage and user requirements as your business grows.
Cost-effectiveness
SharePoint Online can be a more cost-effective solution than SharePoint Server, especially for small to medium-sized businesses. SharePoint Server requires on-premises hardware and software, which can be expensive to purchase, maintain, and upgrade. By migrating to SharePoint Online, you can save on hardware and software costs, as well as reduce the need for IT support.
Automatic Updates
SharePoint Online is constantly updated with new features and security patches, meaning you won't need to worry about manually updating your SharePoint Server. This can be time-consuming and may require additional IT support, which can add to your business costs.
Integration
SharePoint Online integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft products like Office 365, OneDrive, and Teams. This makes it easier to collaborate and share documents across different platforms, while also streamlining workflows and increasing productivity.
By migrating from SharePoint on-premises to the cloud, you can take advantage of these benefits and improve the efficiency of your business operations. Additionally, SharePoint Online offers enhanced security features, such as multi-factor authentication, disaster recovery and data encryption, ensuring that your business data is secure and protected.
Migrating to SharePoint Online is essential for businesses and provides enhanced collaboration (co-authoring and real-time editing), flexibility to choose the features and services that best suit your business needs, and improved performance with thanks to Microsoft's global network of data centres.
In conclusion, while SharePoint on-premises may have been the go-to solution for businesses in the past, migrating to the cloud offers many benefits that cannot be ignored. With improved accessibility, scalability, cost-effectiveness, automatic updates, and integration capabilities, SharePoint Online is a must-have for businesses of all sizes that want to stay competitive and efficient in today's fast-paced digital landscape.
Please contact First Digital, a First Technology company, for an assessment of migrating your SharePoint environment to SharePoint Online, info@firsttech.digital.
