The Cloud, Done
Properly
Cloud migration, Microsoft 365, Azure and hybrid infrastructure planned, deployed and managed by Lancashire engineers who know your business. No jargon, no surprises.
Why Lancashire Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud
On-premise servers are expensive to buy, maintain and replace and they sit idle for most of the day. Cloud infrastructure gives you enterprise-grade technology on a pay-as-you-use basis, with no hardware failure risk.
Beyond cost, the real driver is flexibility. Your staff can work from anywhere, scale up instantly as you grow, and collaborate in real time all secured and managed by Use-It Computers.
On-Premise vs. Cloud
End-to-End Cloud Services
From initial assessment through migration to ongoing management we handle every stage of your cloud journey.
Microsoft 365
Full Microsoft 365 deployment, migration and management. Email, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and the full Office suite set up securely and optimised for your business.
- Mailbox migration (zero downtime)
- Teams & SharePoint configuration
- Security & compliance policies
- Licence management & cost optimisation
Microsoft Azure
Azure infrastructure design, deployment and ongoing management. Servers, databases, virtual desktops and cloud-native applications all running in Microsoft's UK data centres.
- Azure Virtual Machines & VDI
- Azure Active Directory & Entra ID
- Cloud storage & blob services
- Cost monitoring & optimisation
Cloud Migration
Planned, tested and executed migrations from on-premise to cloud with zero data loss and minimal disruption. We assess, design, migrate and validate every time.
- Pre-migration assessment & design
- Phased or full-cut migration options
- Data validation & integrity checks
- Rollback planning & tested DR
Remote & Hybrid Working
Build a secure, productive remote working environment for your team. VPN, zero-trust access, virtual desktops and cloud collaboration tools all properly configured.
- Zero-trust network access (ZTNA)
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
- Secure remote access policies
- Collaboration tool deployment
Cloud Backup & Recovery
Automated, encrypted, immutable cloud backups using Datto and Acronis. Your data is protected offsite, versioned and recoverable in hours not days.
- Datto & Acronis cloud backup
- Immutable backup copies (ransomware-proof)
- Automated daily backups with verification
- Sub-4-hour recovery SLA
Managed Cloud Services
Ongoing management, monitoring and optimisation of your cloud environment. We watch your costs, performance and security so you never have to worry about your cloud bill spiralling.
- 24/7 cloud infrastructure monitoring
- Cost management & rightsizing
- Security patching & compliance
- Monthly usage & cost reporting
Our Proven Migration Process
Every cloud migration is different. Our structured process ensures nothing is missed, nothing is lost and your business keeps running throughout.
Discovery
We audit your current infrastructure, applications, data volumes and dependencies.
Design
We architect your target cloud environment optimised for performance, security and cost.
Test
We build the environment, migrate a test subset and validate everything before going live.
Migrate
The full migration is executed typically overnight or at a weekend for zero business disruption.
Optimise
Post-migration we monitor, tune and document your new environment for the long term.
Microsoft 365 Specialists
Microsoft 365 is far more than email and Word. Used properly, it's a complete business platform secure collaboration, cloud storage, video conferencing, automation and enterprise-grade security all in one subscription.
Most businesses use less than 20% of what their Microsoft 365 licence includes. We ensure you get the full value of what you're already paying for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Move to the Cloud?
Get a free cloud readiness assessment. We'll map your current infrastructure and show you exactly what a migration would look like, how long it takes and what it costs.