NorthAmericanRemoteIT manages Microsoft 365 environments for Canadian businesses from initial deployment through ongoing administration. Whether you're migrating from on-premise Exchange or already on Microsoft 365 but struggling to get full value, we handle everything remotely.
Migrating from on-premise Exchange to Exchange Online is complex — mailboxes, shared mailboxes, distribution lists, calendars, and public folders all need careful handling. We plan and execute migrations with minimal downtime, typically scheduling cutover during off-hours. Our migration tool preserves email history, calendar data, and folder structures. Average migration time for a 50-seat organization is one weekend.
Teams is now the hub of Microsoft 365 for most businesses — voice, video, chat, and file sharing in one platform. We deploy Teams with proper channel structure, guest access policies, meeting room configuration, and integration with your existing business applications. For businesses replacing their phone system, we configure Teams Phone with Canadian PSTN numbers.
SharePoint replaces file servers and enables secure document collaboration. We design information architecture, configure permission structures, migrate content from existing file servers or Dropbox/Google Drive, and set up external sharing policies compliant with PIPEDA requirements.
Microsoft Intune is the mobile device management (MDM) platform that ensures every device accessing your Microsoft 365 data meets your security requirements — whether it's a company-owned laptop or an employee's personal phone. Azure AD Conditional Access policies enforce MFA, block legacy authentication, and restrict access from non-compliant devices.
Microsoft 365 licensing is complex — Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, E3, E5, and dozens of add-ons. Most businesses we take over are either over-licensed (paying for features they don't use) or under-licensed (missing security tools that would prevent breaches). We audit your current licensing and optimize for cost and capability.
Microsoft 365 now offers Canadian data residency for Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams — your data stays in Canada. This is important for businesses subject to PIPEDA, provincial privacy laws, and sector-specific regulations requiring data to remain in Canada. We configure and verify Canadian data residency for applicable workloads.
Microsoft 365 Copilot brings AI assistance to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook. Deployment requires proper Azure AD configuration, licensing, and governance policies. We deploy Copilot with PIPEDA-compliant data governance and provide change management support to help your team get productivity gains quickly.
Call (416) 623-9677 to discuss your Microsoft 365 requirements.