Southbay have been working with Smart IT since they took over our IT support in May 2026, and the difference has been noticeable from day one. The onboarding process was ...
Ade Haggart
2 weeks ago
Cloud projects
The right cloud setup for your business
Ageing servers, files that are hard to reach from home and systems that only work in the office all hold a business back. The cloud can fix that, but only if it is planned properly.
We help businesses move to the cloud in the way that suits them, whether that is Microsoft 365, hosting in our own data centres, or a hybrid of cloud and on-site systems.
We are honest about what makes sense. Not everything belongs in the cloud, and we will recommend the setup that gives you the best balance of cost, performance and security.
Our cloud services
Server migrations
Ageing on-site servers replaced with cloud or hosted alternatives.
Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
Email and files moved to Microsoft 365, organised for secure sharing and remote working.
Hosted servers
Business applications hosted in our data centres, managed and supported by our team.
Hybrid setups
A mix of cloud and on-site systems where that gives the best result.
Backup and recovery
Cloud backup and disaster recovery to protect your data and keep you running.
Security
Cloud security, access controls and multi-factor authentication set up from the start.
Why move to the cloud with Smart IT
- Honest advice on what should and should not move
- Experience hosting systems in our own data centres
- Planned migrations with minimal disruption
- Secure setups from an ISO 27001 certified provider
- Support afterwards from the same team
- Easier remote and hybrid working
How it works
- 01 Survey and plan We assess your current setup, understand your goals and produce a clear plan with costs and timescales.
- 02 Design We design the solution, from cabling and network layout to servers, cloud and security.
- 03 Deliver Our engineers and project managers deliver the work, often out of hours to keep disruption to a minimum.
- 04 Hand over and support We test everything, document it and support it afterwards, whether through our managed IT service or on demand.
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Frequently asked questions
Often, but not always. Some systems work better on site or in a hybrid setup. We review your systems and recommend the best approach.
Depending on the solution, your data is stored in Microsoft's UK data centres or in our own data centre facilities.
It can reduce hardware and maintenance costs, but the main benefits are usually flexibility, security and easier remote working. We will give you a clear picture of costs before you decide.
We plan migrations in stages and carry out the final switch at a quiet time, so disruption is kept to a minimum.
