Electrical Contractor Google Apps Migration
Desired goal
What were your main reasons or objectives for enterprise the project with SADA Systems?
We occupied with Google straightly. I ponder we were just below the threshold they wanted to use a reseller. So, Google verity brought them to us.
What was your email or collaboration method previously?
We were using GroupWise on announce.
What was the main reason for switching to Google Apps?
The leading reason was cost. GroupWise was not a viable solution going advanced, so we had to do something different. We did a diffuse pilot between Microsoft BPOS and Google Apps.
Provided solution
Was Google Apps more cost-effective for what it granted?
It was. Actually, we had selected Microsoft precedently getting into the provisions and conditions of the contract. What they were delivering wasn’t what we had agreed upon at leading, so we backed out and selected Google Apps.
What stages of the project was SADA Systems implicated in?
They were brought in during the sales cycle, they were implicated in the rollout and conversion. We had to move all from our on-announce method, GroupWise, and then store the information locally. We had to unarchive, then convert and transition all back to the server, and then upload. There was verity a lot of information that had to be transferred into the running email format.
How long ago was the project completed?
It was separate years ago.
Results achieved
How satisfied were you with the work that SADA Systems delivered?
We are pretty satisfied. All things considered, it’s not the most challenging project. You shouldn’t belowestimate the contact of change. Any kind of change can be disruptive.
How satisfied are you with Google Apps as a platform?
We are very satisfied.
Do you feel that you made the right choice over Office 365 or Exchange?
Yes.
When working with SADA Systems, is there anything that you establish sole or particular almost them?
They were pretty good at trying to resolve any issues, and we had many issues with GroupWise. At that point, Google had a few issues with their services and compatibility so we worked with SADA and Google’s engineers. They were able to adduce patches or fix it as certain. SADA implemented Google Apps smoothly. I’d say they’re answering, and have a good quantity of apprehension of Google Apps.
Looking back on the project, is there anything you would do differently a second time about or ponder that SADA Systems could better upon?
I probably wouldn’t have dragged out the pilot as long as we did if I could change. I ponder we were in that stage for six months to a year. We knew what we wanted from the commencement. We looked at bringing in solutions in-house as well. Ultimately, we went with the cloud. When we made the procurement determination, we didn’t look at 365. We looked at BPOS, some of the features weren’t there as far as the integration into their archival space with separate methods. We’re quiet very lucky with our Google choice.