StartCloud provides end-to-end cloud migration solutions for Australian businesses. We move email and Microsoft 365, file servers to SharePoint and OneDrive, on-premise servers and workloads to Azure, line-of-business apps and databases, and workloads from other clouds such as AWS and Google Cloud. Migrations are planned for minimal downtime with backups at every step, and StartCloud is a certified Microsoft Solutions Partner.
Cloud Migration Solutions, Without the Downtime
Moving to the cloud should make your business simpler, not scarier. We plan and run migrations to Microsoft 365 and Azure so your data arrives intact and your team keeps working.
From email and file servers to full infrastructure and enterprise systems, StartCloud handles the whole move, from assessment and planning through to cutover and ongoing management.
What You Gain by Moving to the Cloud
Cloud migration is not about chasing trends. It is about lower costs, better security, and a business that can work from anywhere.
Lower, Predictable Costs
Swap big capital spend on servers for a predictable monthly cost. Stop paying to power, cool, and replace hardware, and only pay for what you actually use.
Work From Anywhere
Once your systems are in the cloud, your team works securely from the office, home, or a client site, on any device, without a clunky VPN.
Stronger Security
Cloud platforms bring enterprise-grade security within reach, with built-in backup, encryption, and monitoring that ageing on-premise kit cannot match.
What Holds Businesses Back (and Why It Should Not)
The reasons businesses put off a migration are real, but every one of them comes down to how the move is planned and run.
Fear of Downtime
The worry that moving to the cloud means the business grinds to a halt. Done properly, the heavy lifting happens in the background and the cutover is planned for minimal disruption.
Worry About Data Loss
Moving years of data feels risky. A proper migration maps and verifies everything, with backups at every step, so nothing is left behind.
Never the Right Time
There is always a reason to put it off. But ageing servers and end-of-life software mean the cost of waiting keeps climbing while the risk grows.
What We Migrate
Whether it is one system or your whole environment, we handle the move end to end.
Email & Microsoft 365
Move from on-premise Exchange or Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, with mailboxes, calendars, and contacts intact.
Files & Documents
Migrate file servers to SharePoint and OneDrive, with permissions preserved and staff barely noticing the change.
Servers to Azure
Lift on-premise servers and workloads into Azure, or re-architect them to run better and cost less in the cloud.
Apps & Databases
Move line-of-business applications and databases to managed cloud services, so there is far less to patch and maintain.
From Other Clouds
Already in AWS or Google Cloud and want to consolidate on Microsoft? We handle cloud-to-cloud moves too.
Security Built In
Every migration includes proper security configuration, so you land in the cloud protected, not exposed.
Migrating servers or infrastructure? See our Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services, or read our deep dive on Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace.
Microsoft Solutions Partner
Modern Work Designation
StartCloud holds the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Modern Work, recognising our proven capability in deploying and migrating Microsoft cloud solutions for Australian businesses.
Migrations That Deliver Real Results
Businesses that move to the cloud with StartCloud cut infrastructure costs, improve uptime, and lose nothing along the way.
Why Migrate with StartCloud?
A migration is only as good as its planning. We take the risk and the guesswork off your plate.
Microsoft Solutions Partner
Our Modern Work designation means Microsoft has validated our expertise. Your migration is handled by an accredited team, not learned on your systems.
Migration Specialists
Moving from on-premise, Google Workspace, AWS, or GCP? We have done it many times. We assess, plan, and execute with minimal disruption to your business.
Planned Around You
Cutovers are scheduled to fit your business, often out of hours, so your team keeps working and downtime is kept to a minimum.
Right-Sized Afterwards
We do not migrate and leave. We review your cloud spend, right-size resources, and manage the environment so it stays cost-effective and secure.
Cloud Migration FAQ
How long does a cloud migration take?
It depends on size and complexity. A small Microsoft 365 email move can take days; migrating file servers and line-of-business systems can take a few weeks. We assess your environment first and give you a clear timeline before anything starts.
Will there be downtime during the migration?
We plan migrations to keep downtime to a minimum. Most of the work happens in the background, and cutovers are scheduled out of hours where possible, so your team can usually keep working right through the transition.
What can be migrated to the cloud?
Email and Microsoft 365, file servers to SharePoint and OneDrive, on-premise servers and workloads to Azure, line-of-business applications and databases, and moves from other clouds like AWS or Google Cloud.
How much do cloud migration solutions cost?
It depends on scope, so we scope and quote up front rather than guess. The ongoing cloud running cost is usually lower and more predictable than maintaining ageing hardware, and we right-size it after the move so you are not overpaying.
Do you handle enterprise cloud migrations?
Yes. We handle larger, multi-system, and multi-site migrations as well as smaller moves, with planning, assessment, and change management scaled to the size of the project.