Cloud Solutions for Your Business
Microsoft 365, cloud migration, backup and hybrid cloud services designed to help your business work smarter from anywhere
Why Move to the Cloud?
The way businesses operate has changed fundamentally. Staff work from home, from client sites, and on the move. Traditional on-premise servers and locally installed software can no longer keep up with the demands of a modern, flexible workforce. Cloud solutions give your team secure access to the tools, files and applications they need from any device, in any location, at any time.
At Direct IT, we help small and medium businesses across Wiltshire and the wider UK make the transition to the cloud with confidence. Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to optimise an existing cloud environment, our team will guide you through every step — from initial planning through to deployment, training and ongoing management.
Microsoft 365
Deployment, migration & management
Cloud Backup
Independent backup & disaster recovery
SharePoint & Teams
Collaboration done right
Azure & Hybrid
Extend or replace on-premise infrastructure
Microsoft 365 Deployment & Management
Microsoft 365 is the backbone of productivity for most modern businesses, and getting it set up correctly from the outset makes all the difference. We handle the full Microsoft 365 setup for small businesses, including tenant configuration, user provisioning, email migration, security policies and conditional access rules. If you are already using Microsoft 365 but feel it is not working as well as it should, we can audit your current configuration and recommend improvements that tighten security and improve day-to-day usability.
Our ongoing management service covers licence allocation, user additions and removals, policy updates, and proactive monitoring to ensure everything runs smoothly. We act as your dedicated Microsoft 365 administrator so your team can focus on their work rather than wrestling with IT.
Cloud Migration
Moving away from on-premise servers can feel daunting, but a well-planned cloud migration does not have to be disruptive. We begin with a thorough assessment of your existing infrastructure, applications and data to build a migration plan that minimises downtime and risk. Whether you are migrating mailboxes from an on-premise Exchange server, shifting file shares to SharePoint Online, or moving line-of-business applications to Azure, we manage the entire process.
Our cloud migration service in Wiltshire and across the UK has helped businesses of all sizes reduce their reliance on ageing hardware, cut energy costs, and gain the flexibility that only the cloud can offer. We test every stage before go-live and provide clear communication to your team throughout, so there are no surprises on switchover day.
SharePoint & Microsoft Teams
SharePoint and Teams are powerful tools for collaboration, but only when they are properly structured. We design SharePoint sites and document libraries that reflect how your business actually works, with sensible permissions, version control and search functionality built in from day one. For Teams, we configure channels, policies, guest access rules and integrations with other business applications to create a communication hub your staff will genuinely want to use.
We also provide training and adoption support so that your team understands how to get the most out of these tools. A well-configured Teams and SharePoint environment can dramatically reduce email volume, speed up decision-making, and make it far easier to find the information you need.
Cloud Backup & Disaster Recovery
Many businesses assume that because their data is in the cloud it is automatically backed up. That is not the case. Microsoft 365 data retention policies are limited, and accidental deletions, ransomware attacks or account compromises can result in permanent data loss without a proper backup solution in place.
We deploy independent cloud backup solutions that protect your Microsoft 365 mailboxes, OneDrive files, SharePoint sites and Teams data with regular automated backups and rapid restore capabilities. In the event of a disaster, whether it is a cyber attack or simple human error, your data can be recovered quickly and completely. We design disaster recovery plans tailored to your business, with clearly defined recovery time objectives so you know exactly what to expect.
Azure & Hybrid Cloud
Not every workload is suited to a full public cloud deployment. Some businesses need a hybrid approach that combines on-premise infrastructure with cloud resources. We design and deploy Azure environments that extend your existing network into the cloud, providing additional compute power, storage and resilience without requiring a complete infrastructure overhaul. For businesses ready to go fully cloud-native, we build Azure solutions from the ground up, including virtual machines, networking, identity management and cost optimisation.
User Training & Licence Management
Technology only delivers value when people know how to use it. We provide practical, jargon-free training for your staff on Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint and other cloud platforms. Our training is tailored to your specific setup and delivered in a way that builds genuine confidence rather than overwhelming your team with features they will never use.
We also manage your Microsoft licences to make sure you are on the right plan for your needs. Many businesses are paying for licence tiers they do not need, or missing out on features included in their current subscription. We review your licensing regularly and make recommendations that keep your costs under control.
- Microsoft 365 deployment, migration and ongoing management
- Cloud migration planning and execution with minimal downtime
- SharePoint site design and document management
- Microsoft Teams configuration and integrations
- Independent cloud backup for Microsoft 365 data
- Disaster recovery planning with defined recovery objectives
- Azure virtual machines, networking and hybrid cloud
- Practical user training and adoption support
- Licence auditing and cost optimisation
- Security hardening and conditional access policies
Cloud Solutions, Clear Pricing
We'll assess your setup and recommend the most cost-effective cloud strategy for your business.