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You get a step-by-step move of your servers, files and email to the cloud, planned around your business hours, tested before cutover and supported by a local Atlanta team afterward.
Get a Free IT AssessmentA cloud migration moves your files, email, applications and sometimes whole servers from equipment in your office to a hosted platform. Done well, your staff log in on Monday and find everything where they left it. Done badly, people lose access, shared drives disappear and the phone rings all day. The difference is almost always planning, not technology.
Most Atlanta offices we see start in the same place. A file server in a closet, an aging line-of-business program, email that was moved once already, and a backup nobody has tested in a year. Some of that belongs in the cloud. Some of it is better left where it is, at least for now. A good plan sorts each item and gives it a reason.
You do not have to move everything at once. Many businesses start with email and files, then handle applications and servers in later phases. Each phase has a test, a rollback plan and a date that fits your calendar. You see the cost of every phase before it starts, so there are no surprises at the end of the month.
Atlanta offices face a few local pressures. Summer thunderstorms and power flickers can take down a server closet in minutes. Older buildings downtown and in Midtown often have limited space for equipment and aging electrical systems. Staff who commute on MARTA or work from home across Gwinnett and Cobb need the same files and tools they use at their desk. Hosted systems handle all of that without you owning more hardware.
Cost matters too. A server that is five or six years old is a risk, and replacing it is a large one-time expense. Moving that workload to the cloud turns it into a predictable monthly cost you can budget. It will not always be cheaper, and we will tell you when it is not. What you gain is fewer surprises, easier growth when you hire and a setup that does not depend on one box in a closet.
Everything below is part of one monthly plan. Pick a topic to see what is handled for you and how it works in a Atlanta office.
We list every server, application, shared drive, printer and login your business uses. We note who depends on each one and how much data it holds. This is where hidden problems show up, like an old program that only runs on one machine or a license that will not transfer.
From that list you get a written plan with phases, dates, risks and costs. Each system gets a clear label: move now, move later, replace or leave in place. You approve the plan before any work begins, and nothing changes without your sign-off.
File servers are the most common first move. We copy your folders to the cloud, keep permissions the way your team uses them and run both systems side by side during testing. Staff try the new setup before the old one is retired.
Where a physical or virtual server needs to move, we plan the transfer, check performance and schedule the final cutover outside business hours. The old server stays untouched for a set period, so you can go back if something is wrong.
Not every business needs the same platform. Many small offices do well with Microsoft services. Others run applications that fit Azure or AWS better. We explain the options in plain terms and recommend one based on your software, your budget and who will manage it later.
You are not locked into a choice by a sales pitch. We compare expected monthly costs, performance and support needs before you decide, and we put the recommendation in writing with the reasons behind it.
Some line-of-business software, databases and custom applications run better on AWS. Logistics, e-commerce and software firms in the Atlanta area often fall into this group. We review how the application works, what it needs and what it will cost to host.
The move is built in stages, with performance checks along the way. We set spending alerts and size servers to your real use, so the bill does not grow quietly after launch. You get documentation your team or a future provider can follow.
The first weeks after a migration are when small questions come up. Where did that folder go? Why is this login different? Your staff can call or message the help desk and get a person who already knows your setup.
After the early weeks, you can keep the environment managed for a flat monthly fee, covering monitoring, updates, backups and cost reviews. Or you can take it over yourself. Both options are laid out in the original quote.
Lots of companies can fix a computer. These are the reasons Atlanta businesses give for choosing Stack Atlanta and sticking with us.
Our team knows which Midtown towers need paperwork before anyone enters the riser room, how summer storms affect power across the metro and how long it really takes to get from Downtown to Alpharetta at 5 p.m. That local knowledge turns into faster, calmer fixes.
Your network, devices and backups are watched day and night. Most problems are handled before anyone notices, and you get a plain explanation when something needs your decision.
A free assessment ends with a per-user quote listing every included service. No hourly surprises, no unexpected after-hours charges and no fine print about what counts as extra.
Cloud migration looks different in a Downtown tower than in an Alpharetta office park. Local conditions shape how we plan access, timing and testing.
Downtown offices sit in older towers with shared risers and strict building access. Managed IT here means coordinating with property management, keeping remote access reliable for MARTA commuters and scheduling heavier work after hours.
Law firms, agencies and tech teams in Midtown run on fast Wi-Fi, video calls and secure file sharing. They need dependable networks in busy high-rises and tight access control for client data.
Wealth managers, insurance agencies and professional offices in Buckhead hold sensitive financial data. Managed IT keeps that data protected, backed up and documented for audits and insurers.
Creative studios and startups in converted buildings along the BeltLine grow quickly and work from anywhere. Managed IT keeps onboarding simple and separates guest Wi-Fi from the business network.
Design firms, showrooms and production companies in West Midtown move large files every day. They need strong networks, solid backups and workstations that keep up with demanding software.
Corporate offices and medical groups around the Perimeter often connect several locations. Managed IT monitors those links and gives every site the same help desk.
Clinics, nonprofits and small professional offices in Decatur need dependable systems without a big IT budget. A managed plan covers updates, backups and security for one monthly fee.
Regional offices near the Galleria and The Battery often support staff across the northwest suburbs. Managed IT keeps those offices connected and supported without long waits for a visit.
There are three common paths. Each can work, depending on your size, your software and how much risk you can accept.
| Topic | Stack Atlanta | Do It Yourself | Stay On-Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | Written inventory & phased plan | Often informal or skipped | No migration plan needed |
| Cost clarity | Quoted per phase before work | Cheap upfront, costly if it fails | Large hardware refresh later |
| Downtime risk | Cutover after hours, rollback ready | Higher, no tested fallback | Low until hardware fails |
| Data safety | Tested restores before cutover | Depends on who does it | Depends on your backups |
| Staff support | Help desk during & after move | Staff figure it out alone | Existing support only |
| Remote access | Built in, secured at setup | Added piece by piece | VPN or workarounds |
| Long-term upkeep | Managed or handed off with docs | Falls to whoever knows most | You own and replace hardware |
The goal is a workday that feels the same for your staff, with less risk and less equipment behind it.
Staff reach files, email and apps securely from any approved device.
Your files sit on protected platforms with backups you can actually restore.
A storm or power flicker at your office no longer takes the business offline.
Monthly costs replace surprise server purchases and emergency repairs.
Different industries have different data, software and deadlines, so the move is planned around how your business actually works.
Case files and client records move with strict permissions, and cutovers avoid filing deadlines and court dates.
Accounting FirmsTax software and client folders are tested before the move, and cutovers are kept clear of busy season.
Real EstateAgents get documents and email from any property or home, with sensible controls on shared files.
LogisticsDispatch and tracking tools move in stages so deliveries and warehouse work keep running.
With our old provider, a broken laptop meant a ticket and a long wait. Now somebody picks up right away and most problems are gone before the call ends. The constant IT complaints in our office simply stopped.
We were worried about changing providers during our busiest season. The handover took about three weeks, email and files never stopped working and we received full documentation at the end.
Every repair used to come with its own invoice. Now it is one monthly amount, a short report and a conversation about upgrades before anything breaks. Budgeting for IT finally makes sense.
After a free assessment you get a written quote that lists each phase, its cost and its timeline. No work starts until you approve it.
Most small offices with 10 to 50 people finish email and file moves in a few weeks. Applications and servers add time. The exact schedule depends on how much data you have, how many systems are involved and which evenings or weekends work for cutovers.
They should not. Files are copied first while the old system keeps running. We test with a small group, then switch everyone over after hours. The old system stays available for a period so you have a fallback if something looks wrong.
Not always. Cloud costs are monthly and ongoing, while a server is a large one-time purchase. Many businesses save on hardware, power and repairs, but some workloads cost more in the cloud. We compare both options in writing so you can decide with real numbers.
Plenty. Some software, specialty equipment and large local files work better on-site, and some licenses do not allow hosting. A mixed setup is common. Your plan marks what moves, what stays and why, so nothing is moved only for the sake of it.
Data is encrypted in transit, backed up before changes and verified after copying. Access is limited to the people who need it, and sign-in protections are turned on at setup. We also keep the source systems intact until you confirm everything works.
It depends on your software and how your team works. Many offices do well with Microsoft services. Others need Azure or AWS for specific applications. We recommend a platform based on your needs, show the expected monthly cost and explain the tradeoffs.
Often yes, but it needs a closer look first. Some programs run well in hosted servers, some need vendor support and a few are better replaced. We check licensing, performance and vendor requirements before promising anything, then include the findings in your plan.
Cutovers are scheduled after hours with a rollback plan ready. If a critical issue appears, we return to the original system and fix the problem before trying again. That is why the old environment is kept in place until you are confident.
Usually not much. Your computers may work fine as they are. A reliable internet connection matters more, and sometimes a better firewall or switch helps. We review your network during planning and list anything that would affect performance.
You choose. Many clients keep us for monitoring, updates, backups and help desk support for a flat monthly fee. If you prefer to manage it yourself or with another provider, we hand over clear documentation and a clean environment.
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A free assessment shows what should move, what should stay and what each step would cost.