Microsoft 365
for SMBs
Prepare a Microsoft 365 migration with inventory, tests, change windows and rollback. ECLAUD IT's support scope is defined in the proposal.
A Microsoft 365 migration should begin with an inventory of identities, data, applications, licences, security controls and operational constraints. Schedule, continuity, configuration and support are confirmed in the proposal.
Why migrate your SMB to Microsoft 365?
A migration may be considered when email, storage, backup or remote-access arrangements no longer meet the organisation's needs. The initial inventory must measure those gaps without assuming the organisation's situation.
Microsoft 365 combines email, storage, collaboration and management tools. Availability, security features, licences and limits must be checked against official documentation and the selected proposal.
The decision depends on usage, constraints, full costs, security requirements and an exit plan. No universal benefit is promised.
Microsoft 365, far more than an office suite
Microsoft 365 is a complete ecosystem that replaces your Exchange server, file server, VPN, and antivirus — in a single cloud subscription.
Exchange Online
Professional email, shared calendars and contacts. Storage and Microsoft service commitments are those in the current selected licence terms.
Microsoft Teams
Video conferencing, chat, team channels. Replaces the office phone with Teams Phone.
SharePoint & OneDrive
Cloud storage 1 TB/user. File sharing, versioning, real-time co-editing.
Office Apps
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook — on the web and desktop. Always up to date, no perpetual licence.
Microsoft Intune
Centralised device management (MDM). App deployment, security policies, BitLocker encryption.
Defender for Business
Cloud antivirus/EDR, email protection, Safe Links, Safe Attachments. Built-in security.
Which Microsoft 365 licence is right for your SMB?
Compare features, limits, prerequisites and current pricing in Microsoft's official documentation before selecting a plan.
- +Exchange Online
- +Teams
- +OneDrive 1 TB
- +SharePoint
- +Office web apps
- —Office desktop apps
- —Intune
- —Defender
- +Everything in Basic +
- +Office desktop apps
- +Bookings
- +Clipchamp
- —Intune
- —Advanced Defender
- +Everything in Standard +
- +Microsoft Intune
- +Defender for Business
- +Azure AD Premium
- +Purview
Selection point: compare required applications, device management, security, compliance and current Microsoft terms. The proposal records the chosen plan, licence source, configuration responsibilities and current price; no CSP status or optimised pricing is claimed without evidence.
Migration methodology and continuity targets
Audit & inventory
Mapping your current environment: email, files, business applications. Identifying dependencies and constraints.
Licence selection
Recommending the right Microsoft 365 plan for your needs and budget. Optimising licence count by user profile.
Pilot
The pilot group, acceptance criteria and rollout decision are defined in the migration plan.
Mailbox migration
Mailbox, calendar and contact transfer is planned with a change window, acceptance tests and rollback plan.
File migration
Transfer of server files to SharePoint (teams) and OneDrive (personal). Folder structure reorganisation if needed.
Security & Intune
Enabling MFA, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender. Enrolling devices in Intune for centralised management.
Training
Group training sessions: Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook. Custom documentation tailored to your teams.
Post-migration support
Support duration, channels, service hours and priorities are stated in the proposal.
Migration scope and price depend on users, data volume, source systems, security, training, cutover and support requirements. No universal price, saving or return-on-investment period is claimed; these are assessed in the proposal.
Microsoft Intune — manage your devices without a local server
Intune replaces your on-premises Active Directory server for device management. From the cloud, you can deploy applications, enforce security policies (BitLocker encryption, password complexity, forced updates), and remotely wipe a lost or stolen device.
It is the ideal solution for SMBs with remote workers or remote sites. No more VPN needed to join the domain — devices are natively managed via the cloud, whether at the office, travelling, or at home.
Multi-OS
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. Manage all your devices from a single console.
Zero Trust
Conditional Access: only compliant devices can access company data.
Automated deployment
Windows Autopilot can deploy applications and policies when configured; completion time depends on hardware, connectivity and the agreed build.
Secure BYOD
Separate professional and personal data on employees' own devices.
Microsoft 365 with a contractual scope on Reunion Island
Licence sourcing, invoicing, deployment, security and support responsibilities are confirmed in the proposal. No Microsoft CSP status or direct-purchase arrangement is claimed without current official evidence.
A migration proposal may include assessment, cutover planning, data migration, security configuration, training and post-migration support. Exact responsibilities, support period and exclusions are confirmed in writing.
Microsoft 365 can form part of an outsourced IT department engagement. Tenant, device and security-tool management is included only when the proposal defines its scope, access, service hours and responsibilities.
FAQ — Microsoft 365 for SMBs
Which Microsoft 365 licence should I choose for my SMB?
Licence selection depends on required applications, device management, security, compliance and current Microsoft terms. The proposal documents the selected plan, licence responsibilities and current price; no plan is universally recommended.
How long does a Microsoft 365 migration take?
Duration depends on the users, mailboxes, files, applications, identity design, change windows and acceptance tests. The schedule, continuity targets and rollback plan must be approved for the project.
Is my data safe in the Microsoft cloud?
Microsoft 365 is hosted in datacentres certified ISO 27001, SOC 2 and GDPR-compliant (datacentres in France and Europe). Encryption is active at rest and in transit. With Business Premium, you also benefit from Microsoft Defender, MFA, and Conditional Access.
What is Microsoft Intune and why use it?
Intune is Microsoft's centralised device management solution (MDM/MAM). It lets you deploy applications, enforce security policies, encrypt drives, and remotely wipe a lost device — all from the cloud, with no local server required. Included in Business Premium.
What is the difference between SharePoint and OneDrive?
OneDrive is your personal space (individual documents, drafts). SharePoint is the team space (shared documents, collaborative projects). In practice, every Teams channel automatically creates a SharePoint site. The rule: if the document belongs to the team, it goes on SharePoint.
What is a Microsoft CSP partner?
A CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) is an organisation authorised by Microsoft to provide certain licensing services. No ECLAUD IT CSP status is published here without current official evidence.
Migrate to Microsoft 365
with complete peace of mind
Discuss licence selection and migration planning. Assessment scope, deliverables, conditions and price are confirmed in writing.