Streamlining Operations and Enhancing Productivity: A Cloud Migration Case Study

Client Overview

McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. (MEI) is a leading provider of waste management  and regulatory support solutions. With a commitment to environmental stability and cost-effective project management, MEI sought to optimize its operations by consolidating its Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms. This case study explores the challenges faced by MEI, the solution implemented by Velosio, and the subsequent benefits derived from moving to Velosio’s hosted Azure cloud. Learn more about McCutcheon Enterprises at completewastemgmt.com

Need for Unification

Prior to the migration, McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. utilized separate tenants for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365. This decentralized approach led to concerns around fragmented data management, lower productivity, and potential security vulnerabilities. Recognizing the need for unification and simplification, MEI embarked on a journey to consolidate its tenant and sought a partner capable of providing a robust cloud infrastructure.

Migration to Azure

MEI collaborated with Velosio, a trusted provider of cloud solutions, to execute a seamless tenant-to-tenant migration. Velosio’s expertise in cloud computing and Azure cloud hosting played a crucial role in facilitating the transition for MEI’s 70 users. The migration encompassed Microsoft 365 applications such as Office, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, as well as Dynamics 365. Velosio’s skilled team executed the migration process with precision and efficiency, ensuring minimal disruptions to McCutcheon’s daily operations. The migration plan encompassed comprehensive data migration, user training, and seamless integration of the entire suite of Microsoft solutions. By leveraging Velosio’s experience and in-depth understanding of the Azure cloud, MEI was able to complete the migration within an impressive timeframe of two months.

Benefits:

1. Increased Productivity:
   With all Microsoft solutions consolidated under a single tenant, McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. witnessed a significant boost in productivity. Employees now have streamlined access to Microsoft 365 applications, eliminating the need to switch between multiple platforms. This unified environment promotes collaboration, enabling teams to work seamlessly and efficiently across various projects.
2. Simplified Data Management:
   The consolidation of Microsoft solutions into a single tenant provided McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. with a simplified data management process. Data is now centralized, facilitating easy access, search, and retrieval. This streamlined approach enables MEI to make informed decisions based on accurate and up-to-date information, enhancing operational efficiency.
3. One Strategy:
   With all Microsoft solutions on a unified platform, MEI can now have a cohesive strategy across its operations. The integration between Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 allows for seamless data flow, enabling MEI to leverage insights from both systems to drive business growth and make data-driven decisions.
4. Single Pane of Glass:
   The consolidation into a single pane of glass view has enabled easy monitoring and management of its Microsoft solutions. This consolidated view simplifies administration tasks, reduces the complexity of managing multiple platforms, and allows for centralized control over user access and permissions.

Outcomes

The successful consolidation of McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. demonstrates the immense
value of the cloud. By unifying Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 under one tenant, MEI experienced increased productivity, enhanced security, simplified data management, and the ability to implement a cohesive strategy. The consolidation of its Microsoft solutions, facilitated by Velosio’s expertise, has positioned the organization for further adoption and growth.