533 The Microsoft 365 Journey to the Cloud (Part 3)

Guest: Diana Giles, President and Owner of Skyline IT Management
Skyline IT Management is an IT consulting services company that provides modern technology plans for businesses.

In this podcast episode, Marvin Bee and Dinah Giles from Skyline IT Management discuss various topics related to Microsoft 365 and cloud migration. They cover subjects like licenses, cloud adoption, client criteria for migration, hybrid scenarios, customization and branding, and the cost considerations of transitioning to premium licenses. They also touch upon topics like calendar sharing and deploying Windows 10 using cloud configuration. The episode concludes with an invitation to a live show July 12, 2023 where they will answer questions from the audience.

Highlights:

Discussion on licenses and the difference between standard, basic, and premium licenses.
Importance of cloud migration for IT providers and the potential for business expansion.
Considerations for selecting clients who are interested in moving to the cloud.
Customization and branding options available in Microsoft 365.
The security benefits of customization and branding.
Exploring the deployment of Windows 10 and customization through Azure AD and Intune.
Cost considerations and options for annual commitments and discounts.
Explanation of the hybrid model and the steps involved in moving clients to the cloud.
The importance of setting up domains and configuring DNS settings.
The benefits of using Microsoft 365 for small businesses.
Mention of a live show on July 12th for further discussions and Q&A.

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Websites and Resources:

Skyline IT Management: https://skylineitmgmt.com/
Microsoft 365 Copilot: https://tinyurl.com/2x25wnxe
Migrate your content to Microsoft 365: https://tinyurl.com/2y3ebpa2
Migration for your Microsoft 365 Tenants: https://tinyurl.com/5xepc6f4

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Diana Giles

Owner

Diana Giles is the President and owner of Skyline IT Management, originally established as The Computer Monkey, LLC in 2004. She truly enjoys helping small businesses improve and secure their operations through the proper use of modern technology. Early on, Diana realized she enjoyed being the go-to tech person in the office more than her regular job, so she left to pursue an entry-level tech support position with Teleflora. She eventually traveled to some of the largest florists in the country doing installation and training. Requests for technology services continued after Diana left work to stay home with her kids, so The Computer Monkey began. Diana has a bachelor’s degree in business and master’s degree in Telecommunications Management from Oklahoma State University. She is also the founder of sensiblecyberparenting.com, a free resource website to help parents protect their children online.