M365 vs Google Workspace

Choosing the right cloud platform for your business.

Most Langley businesses we work with are best served by Microsoft 365. Here’s an honest comparison to help you decide.

Feature Microsoft 365 Google Workspace
Desktop Office apps (Word, Excel)Full desktop + webWeb-only
Email platformOutlook / ExchangeGmail
Video conferencingMicrosoft TeamsGoogle Meet
File storageOneDrive + SharePointGoogle Drive
Compliance & data residencyAdvanced (PHIA, PCI)Limited
Integration with WindowsNativeThird-party
What We Manage

Full Microsoft 365 administration, handled.

Exchange & Outlook

Mailbox provisioning, shared mailboxes, aliases, spam filtering, and email archiving — all managed.

Teams & Collaboration

Teams deployment, channel structure, meeting room setup, and training for your staff.

SharePoint & OneDrive

Intranet setup, file migration, access permissions, and governance policies for your documents.

Security & Compliance

Conditional access, DLP policies, MFA enforcement, and Microsoft Defender configuration.

Licensing & Cost Optimization

Right-sizing your M365 licenses to ensure you’re not overpaying. We buy directly as a Microsoft partner.

Migration Services

Migrating from on-premises Exchange, Google Workspace, or another provider with zero email downtime.

Our Migration Process

How we migrate you to Microsoft 365.

Step 01

Discovery & Planning

We audit your existing environment, map your data, and build a migration plan with a zero-downtime cutover strategy.

Step 02

Tenant Setup

Your Microsoft 365 tenant is configured with security baselines, user accounts, and licensing before any data moves.

Step 03

Data Migration

Email, files, and calendar data migrate in the background. Your staff continue working throughout the process.

Step 04

Cutover & Training

Scheduled cutover during off-hours, followed by hands-on training so your team hits the ground running.

FAQ

Common cloud questions.

Most small business migrations (under 50 users) are completed in 2–4 weeks from start to finish. The actual email cutover happens overnight with no disruption to your workday.
Yes. As a Microsoft partner, we procure licenses directly and pass our partner pricing to you. You get one consolidated invoice from us rather than dealing with Microsoft billing directly.
Yes. We handle migrations from Google Workspace, on-premises Exchange, Hosted Exchange, and other platforms. We migrate email, contacts, calendar, and files.
For most small businesses, we recommend Microsoft 365 Business Premium. It includes the full Office suite, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Defender security — all in one plan.