Veteran-owned · Serving Charlotte since 2000
Cloud Migration Services in Charlotte, NC
Move your email, files and servers to the cloud without losing a day of work. We plan, migrate after hours, test, and stay on to manage it.
MIGRATION ROUTE
Exchange Server
Microsoft 365
File server
SharePoint + Teams
Back-closet servers
Tape and local backup
Tape and local backup
Cloud backup
Since 2000
Serving Charlotte
1,000+
Businesses supported
4.9
Google rating
The basics
What are cloud migration services?
Cloud migration services are the planning, data transfer and support needed to move your business email, files, applications and servers from on-site hardware to cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure.
A partner assesses what you have, decides what should move and how, transfers it securely with minimal downtime, then configures security, backup and access so your team can work from anywhere.
Is it time
Signs your business is ready to move
01
Your server is over five years old or out of warranty
02
Staff need a VPN, or cannot reach files, when remote
03
You still run Exchange or aging Windows Server
04
A power outage stops everyone from working
05
Hardware refreshes and licenses keep coming back
06
A second office or new hire takes weeks of IT setup
End-of-support deadlines to watch
What we migrate
Everything your team uses, moved in the right order
01
Email to Microsoft 365
Mailboxes, calendars and contacts from Exchange, Google Workspace or GoDaddy, with your domain and history intact.
02
File servers to SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams
Folder structure and permissions mapped, duplicates cleaned, version history built in.
03
Servers and apps to Azure
Line-of-business apps, databases and remote desktops, sized correctly from the start.
04
Google Workspace
Migrations to and from Workspace, and help choosing the right platform.
05
Line-of-business software
Accounting, practice management and ERP: move, host or replace, working with your vendors.
06
Backups and disaster recovery
Cloud backup replaces tape and local boxes, so a fire, flood or ransomware does not take your data.
Strategies
Six ways to move a workload
Not every system should move the same way. During planning each workload gets one strategy based on cost, risk and value.
Rehost
Move a server as it is, often called lift and shift.
Best for fast moves off aging hardware
Replatform
Small improvements during the move, such as a managed database.
Best for apps needing modest upgrades
Refactor
Rebuild an application to use cloud-native features.
Best for custom software that must scale
Repurchase
Replace an on-site system with a cloud subscription.
Best for Exchange to Microsoft 365
Retire
Shut down systems nobody uses anymore.
Best for cutting cost and attack surface
Retain
Keep a system on-site for now.
Best for equipment controllers, huge local files
Our process
Seven steps from assessment to ongoing management
STEP 1
Discovery and assessment
Inventory servers, apps, data, users, licenses and internet.
STEP 2
Plan and budget
Written plan with strategy, schedule, monthly costs and rollback.
STEP 3
Security setup
MFA, conditional access, permissions and backup before data moves.
STEP 4
Pilot migration
A small group moves first to catch issues with real workflows.
STEP 5
Scheduled cutover
After hours or weekend, with data synced in advance.
STEP 6
Validation and hypercare
Test everything, plus extra support the first week.
STEP 7
Ongoing management
Updates, security, users, backups and cloud spend.
DOWNTIME PLAN
Pre-staged syncs, after-hours switchovers, and a documented rollback for every system.
Where should it live
On-premises vs cloud vs hybrid
The cloud is not right for everything. We recommend the setup that fits your business, not moves for the sake of it.
On-premises
Upfront cost
High hardware and licenses
Remote access
Requires VPN
Office outages
Everyone stops
Maintenance
Your responsibility
Large local files
Fast on office network
Best for
Specialized equipment
Cloud
Upfront cost
Low, monthly subscription
Remote access
Built in, any device
Office outages
Work continues anywhere
Maintenance
Platform handles hardware
Large local files
Depends on internet speed
Best for
Most small and mid-sized firms
Hybrid
Upfront cost
Moderate
Remote access
Built in for cloud workloads
Office outages
Cloud systems keep running
Maintenance
Shared
Large local files
Large files stay local
Best for
Design, engineering, manufacturing
Security and compliance
The cloud does not move responsibility for your data
Providers secure their data centers. You remain responsible for accounts, access, configuration and data protection, so we build security into every migration
Microsoft 365 still needs its own backup
Deleted items are recoverable only for a limited time. We add dedicated backup so you can restore any mailbox, site or file from any point in time.
HIPAA
Business associate agreement and the right configuration for healthcare practices.
CMMC
Specialized government cloud environments for defense supply chain firms
FTC Safeguards Rule
Encryption, MFA and monitoring for financial firms.
Local industries
Built for how Charlotte businesses work
Construction
Architecture
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Property management
Legal and financial
Field crews reach plans from job sites. Architects keep big CAD and BIM files local in a hybrid setup. Practices get HIPAA-ready email, storage and backup.
Why the cloud makes sense here
Teams are spread across Uptown, South End, Ballantyne and University City, with staff commuting from Concord, Huntersville, Matthews or Fort Mill.
When storms knock out power across Mecklenburg County, as Hurricane Helene did in 2024, office servers go dark. Cloud systems keep working wherever there is internet.
Why gTECHserv
Why Charlotte businesses choose us for cloud migration
We stay after the move
The team that plans your migration is the team that supports it.
Local, on-site help at cutover
Technicians at your office the morning after to fix printers and map drives.
Honest recommendations
If a system should stay on-site, we will tell you.
Veteran-owned discipline
Led by President Austin Goddard: planned, documented, rehearsed, on schedule.
Twenty-five years in Charlotte
Supporting local businesses from on-site servers to today's cloud.
Cost
How much does cloud migration cost?
Usually a one-time project fee, then monthly platform and management costs. Price depends on users and mailboxes, data volume, servers and apps, compliance needs, and permission complexity.
Compare against the cost of staying put: the next server, licenses, maintenance, power and downtime risk. We show both sides in your plan.
Frequently asked questions about cloud migration services in Charlotte, NC
How long does a cloud migration take?
A small office moving email and files to Microsoft 365 can often finish in a few weeks including planning. Larger projects take longer.
Will we have downtime during the migration?
We sync data in advance and switch over after hours or on a weekend, so most businesses see little or none during working hours.
Is our data secure in the cloud?
Platforms are strong, but configuration matters. We set up MFA, access controls, encryption, monitoring and backup.
Does Microsoft back up our Microsoft 365 data?
Microsoft offers limited recovery for deleted items but not a full backup. We recommend dedicated Microsoft 365 backup.
Should we move everything to the cloud?
Not always. Equipment-controlling systems or very large local files may suit on-site or hybrid.
What happens if our internet goes down?
Cloud files can sync locally, and a backup internet connection keeps the office online.
Microsoft Azure or AWS, which is better?
Both are excellent. Azure fits Microsoft 365 and Windows shops; AWS suits some specialized apps.
Can we keep our accounting or industry software?
Usually yes: host it in the cloud, move to the vendor’s cloud version, or replace it.
Can you help with HIPAA or CMMC in the cloud?
Yes. We plan the environment and configuration before migration and work with your compliance advisors.
What happens after the migration is finished?
We keep managing users, security, updates, backups and cost optimization.
Start your cloud migration with a free assessment
Not sure what should move, what it will cost or where to begin? We will review your systems and show a clear, low-risk path forward.