Backup vs data retention (and why you need both)
Backup and data retention are not new concepts, but over the years the line between their two functions has become increasingly blurred. While you may have got away with using backups for data retention in your organisation’s on-premises past, that’s a lot harder to do in today’s highly regulated environment. Thankfully, cloud technology
Unlocking the big-picture potential of a complex migration
If we could give only one piece of advice to every business considering a complex data and/or content migration into Microsoft 365, it would be this: Don’t lose sight of the forest for the trees. It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of seeing
7 ways to reduce IT spend and improve business value
With the global economy under extraordinary pressure, there has never been a better time to examine core business expenses to make sure you’re getting the best possible bang for your buck. More often than not, there is room for improvement in IT spend – particularly if you’re willing to do a
New brand. Same mission. Your cloud journey. Accelerated.
At Cloud Essentials we've grown up at the cutting edge of cloud technology. From the first combined domino and archive migration to some of the Office 365 first cross tenant migrations, we've been leading the way with complex migrations. We're proud of the long-term relationships we've built with
Compliance challenges affecting South African businesses today
On 1 July 2021, South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into full effect. However, there is still a long compliance road ahead for most South African businesses. Kelly Chalom, Cloud Essentials’ Head of Legal and Compliance, dives into what she perceives to be some of the key compliance challenges organisations face
Finalists in 2021 Microsoft South Africa Partner Awards
Cloud Essentials is proud to have been named as a finalist in this year’s Microsoft South Africa Partner Awards in the Modern Work Partner of the Year category. We are delighted that our compliance advisory work with Microsoft has had such
Our top tips on tenant-to-tenant migration tools
Using the right tools can make or break a tenant-to-tenant migration, but it’s difficult to predict what you’re going to need if you haven’t been down this road before. To help narrow your options, here’s our list of essential capabilities, and a few notes on areas where even
Meet our Head of Legal and Compliance, Kelly Chalom
Kelly Chalom has 20+ years as an attorney having started her career in litigation and personal injury, before moving to KPMG’s forensic division. She has always had a passion for tech and she considers herself very lucky to have a
What’s next after your tenant-to-tenant migration?
Ideally, a tenant-to-tenant migration is planned well in advance and executed strategically to derive maximum value from the features and functionality deployed on the new tenant. Unfortunately, time is a scarce commodity during most tenant-to-tenant migrations and prioritising speed over comprehensive
Exploring new features of Microsoft Azure Purview
Today’s organisations are creating and storing more data than ever before – data which often holds enormous business value. As volumes increase, however, the challenge of discovering and managing that data grows exponentially, particularly when compliance and data governance are