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Migrate from Google Workspace to Microsoft Office 365

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Wanting to migrate from Google Workspace (formally G Suite) to Microsoft Office 365?

We have worked with hundreds of Australian businesses, setting them up in Microsoft Office 365 and migrating them out of Google Workspace (formally G Suite).

As a Gold-level Microsoft Partner, your business is in safe hands with us.

Powernet will migrate your data and information from Google Workspace (previously G Suite) apps to Microsoft 365. Enabling your team to continue doing their job, while leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem.

Microsoft Office 365 vs Google Workspace

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The basics

Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription-based service that gives users access to the Microsoft Office suite of applications, including:

  • Teams for instant messaging and video conferencing
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • OneNote
  • Microsoft Forms
  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Exchange Online for email and calendaring
  • SharePoint Online for collaboration and document management

Google Workspace is also a cloud-based productivity suite, that includes all of Google’s popular productivity tools, such as:

  • Gmail
  • Calendar
  • Drive
  • Docs
  • Sheets
  • Slides
  • Sites
  • Groups
  • Google Meet for video conferencing
  • Chat for instant messaging

Email & Calendaring

Exchange Online, as well as email client Outlook, are both included in Office 365, offer a variety of features, such as:

  • support for public folders
  • shared calendars
  • meeting requests
  • 50GB of storage per user
  • ability to create rules to automatically manage emails

Gmail, which is included in Google Workspace, offers many of the same features as Exchange Online, such as:

  • support for shared calendars
  • meeting requests
  • unlimited storage
  • ability to use Google’s powerful search algorithms to find emails quickly.

Document Management & Collaboration

SharePoint Online, which is included in Office 365, provides:

  • a central repository for storing and sharing files
  • versioning
  • check-in/check-out
  • workflow management

SharePoint requires a separate license for each user.

Google Drive, which is included in Google Workspace, provides users with:

  • a place to store files in the cloud
  • real-time collaboration
  • version history
  • access control

Drive allows an unlimited number of users on a single account.

Instant Messaging & Video Conferencing

Lync Online, which is included in Office 365, offers:

  • instant messaging
  • audio and video calling
  • screen sharing

Lync also integrates with other Microsoft products, such as Outlook and SharePoint.

Google Meet, which is included in Google Workspace, offers:

  • video conferencing
  • screen sharing

Google Meet also integrates with other Google products, such as Gmail and Calendar.

Included Apps

The Microsoft Office suite includes well-known applications such as:

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • OneNote.

Microsoft Office 365 also includes access to the online versions of these applications, which are called Office Online. It also includes Microsoft’s extra apps such as Forms and Power Automate and Visio online.

The Google Workspace suite includes well-known applications such as:

  • Gmail
  • Calendar
  • Drive
  • Docs

Google Workspace also includes access to the online versions of these applications, which are called Google Docs.

Security Comparison

Microsoft Office 365 includes the following security features:

  • Exchange Online Protection: This service provides spam and malware filtering for emails.
  • Advanced Threat Protection: This service protects against sophisticated email-based threats, such as phishing attacks.
  • Data Loss Prevention: This feature helps prevent sensitive information from being leaked accidentally.
  • Multi-Factor Authentication: This feature requires users to verify their identity with a second factor, such as a phone call or text message.

Google Workspace includes the following security features:

  • Gmail Security: This service provides spam and malware filtering for emails.
  • Google Vault: This service helps businesses meet compliance requirements by archiving emails and other data.
  • Data Loss Prevention: This feature helps prevent sensitive information from being leaked accidentally.
  • Multi-Factor Authentication: This feature requires users to verify their identity with a second factor, such as a phone call or text message. In today’s enterprise environment, data security is of paramount importance.

Key differences between Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace

There are a few key differences between Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace that businesses should be aware of before making a decision. Here’s a full comparison of the two suites.

Both Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace offer a variety of tools to help businesses with document management, collaboration, and communication. However, there are some key differences between the two suites that businesses should be aware of before making a decision.

One notable difference is that Office 365 requires a separate license for each user, while Google Workspace allows an unlimited number of users on a single account. Additionally, Office 365 includes features such as SharePoint and Lync Online, while Google Workspace includes Drive and Google Meet.

Which suite is right for your business?

Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace are both excellent choices for businesses looking for a comprehensive suite of productivity tools. However, the right choice for your business will ultimately come down to a few factors, such as which products you’re already using, your budget, and your specific needs. The Microsoft platform offers more apps and services, as well as better integration options with other applications.

So, which suite is right for your business? Ultimately, the decision comes down to your specific needs and budget. If you’re still not sure which one to choose, we recommend speaking with an IT professional to get their expert opinion.

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