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Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace Setup and Management
Cloud productivity is a managed Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace environment that puts your email, files and collaboration tools in the cloud, managed and secured for you. Your team shouldn't be tied to a specific desk or device to get work done. We set up cloud productivity platforms that let your people collaborate in real time, access files from anywhere, and stay connected, all while keeping your data secure.
Which problems does a managed cloud setup fix?
A managed Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace setup fixes the problems that follow a do-it-yourself deployment. Those are paying for licences nobody uses, files scattered across personal drives, no MFA on email, and migrations that lose mail or calendars.
Moving to the cloud isn't just about buying licenses. It's about setting things up properly, training your team, and making sure everything works together. That's where we come in.
What do you get with a proper Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace setup?
A proper setup gives you five things. Correctly sized licences, secure identity with MFA, mail and files migrated without loss, sharing and retention policies that match POPIA, and ongoing administration so the platform keeps working as the team changes.
Can staff work from anywhere?
Yes, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace mean your office is wherever you are: files, email and applications from any device, anywhere in the world.
How does real-time collaboration work?
Real-time collaboration means several people work on the same document, see changes instantly and communicate without emailing versions around.
Are updates automatic?
Yes, cloud productivity tools are always current and updated automatically, with no manual updates or compatibility issues.
Is cloud productivity secure?
Yes, enterprise security and compliance are built in, with controls that protect your data wherever it goes.
Which cloud productivity platforms does AMEA deploy?
AMEA deploys and manages Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace as a certified partner for both, plus Azure and Google Cloud for organisations that need servers, identity or applications in the cloud.
What is Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 is the full productivity suite with Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and powerful desktop apps.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Outlook email & calendar
- Teams collaboration
- SharePoint intranet
- OneDrive storage
What is Google Workspace?
Google Workspace is browser-based collaboration with Gmail, Drive, Meet and real-time document editing.
- Gmail & Calendar
- Google Drive
- Docs, Sheets, Slides
- Google Meet
- Shared drives
Who benefits most from managed Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace?
Organisations between 10 and 300 users benefit most: large enough that licence waste, security gaps and admin time add up, but without a dedicated cloud administrator on staff.
What do office workers get?
Office workers are best served by email, documents and meetings that work together seamlessly under one identity.
What do field teams get?
Field teams are able to access everything from mobile devices, even offline, with changes syncing when a connection returns.
What do remote staff get?
Remote staff are fully productive from home with secure access to company resources, protected by MFA and device policies.
Which Microsoft 365 plan does a business need?
Microsoft 365 for organisations up to 300 users comes in three business plans. The right one depends on whether staff need desktop Office apps and whether devices need to be managed.
| Business Basic | Business Standard | Business Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email and Teams | Yes: Exchange mailbox, Teams, 1 TB OneDrive | Yes | Yes |
| Office apps | Web and mobile only | Desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook included | Desktop apps included |
| Device management (Intune) | No | No | Yes |
| Advanced security (Defender for Business, Entra ID P1) | No | No | Yes: conditional access, endpoint protection |
| Best for | Frontline or browser-only staff | Office staff who need installed apps | Any business that wants MFA policies, device control and endpoint security in one licence |
| Nonprofit pricing | Free for up to 300 users | Discounted | Discounted |
Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace questions
It depends on how your team works. Organisations that rely on installed Word, Excel and Outlook usually fit Microsoft 365 better, while browser-first teams that collaborate in real time often prefer Google Workspace. AMEA is a certified partner for both, so our recommendation is based on your needs, not a reseller agenda.
Yes. We run staged migrations that move mail, calendars and files in the background and switch over outside business hours, typically over a weekend, so your team starts Monday on the new platform with everything where they expect it.
Yes. We handle licence right-sizing, renewals and admin on an ongoing basis. Removing unused licences and matching plan tiers to actual usage often pays for the management fee by itself.
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