The Cloud has become the new standard for storage and application delivery, EXP has worked with many clients to migrate existing content and apps to cloud services. Meticulous planning is needed to make this a smooth process. We create a project plan and typically do a trial migration before the final migration. If the amount of data is large, we often use third-party tools to do incremental content migrations.

Our cloud migration process is straightforward and proven. We begin by assessing the data and applications to be migrated, then develop a detailed project plan that includes trial migrations and thorough testing. Next, we provide training for power users and end users, execute the cutover at a low impact time, and conclude with complete documentation and ongoing support.

We stay technology-agnostic, creative, and open-minded throughout. Our team designs solutions that fit how each business operates, whether that means lifting on-premises server roles directly into the cloud, implementing hybrid cloud environments, or integrating multiple on-prem, hosted, and cloud services to support disaster recovery and business continuity.

The Cloud Infrastructure Assessment is an important part of the planning process. Typically this involves:

• Interviewing IT staff and end-users
• Creating a detailed inventory of all data
• Calculating data volumes and transfer times

A clear cloud migration strategy is essential before making any changes. Like any major IT initiative, cloud migrations carry risk, including data loss, downtime, and workflow disruption. Without a defined end goal, projects can drift, stall, or result in an environment that fails to support business operations.

Our consultants combine deep technical expertise with pragmatic strategy. We follow a proven game plan shaped by decades of experience and hundreds of successful migrations. Each engagement builds on what works, often using phased rollouts and hybrid solutions. From early planning and pilot projects to implementation and end-user adoption, every step is carefully managed to minimize risk and disruption.

We believe in serving people through technology. Our cloud migration experience is steady, proven, and predictable. Hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses across the Puget Sound region trust EXP to successfully migrate their operations from on-premises environments to the cloud.

Experience has shown us that every successful cloud migration is built on three essentials:

• Thoughtful Planning – Clear goals, defined scope, and a strategy aligned with business needs
• Thorough Testing – Trial migrations and validation to reduce risk and ensure performance
• Effective End-User Training – Preparing teams for adoption and long-term success

EXP consultants are both pioneers and standard bearers in innovative, cost-effective cloud deployments. Over the past two decades, we have completed hundreds of migrations involving:

• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft 365
• SharePoint and OneDrive
• Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms
• Cloud-to-cloud and hybrid backup strategies

Every migration is unique, but the path is familiar. Businesses across the Pacific Northwest rely on EXP to cut through complexity and recommend high-impact, right-sized solutions. Our strategies are refined, our methodologies are tested, and our guidance is always practical, transparent, and aligned with our clients’ operations.