Technology Partner
Microsoft 365
Deployed & Managed Right
ALPHA IT deploys, governs, and manages Microsoft 365 for organizations across Vancouver Island, BC. Microsoft 365 is the operational backbone for most organizations — covering email, collaboration, file management, and security. ALPHA IT deploys it securely, governs it properly as part of structured managed IT, and manages it as part of your IT environment — not as a set-and-forget subscription.
The platform
What Microsoft 365 Does for Your Organization
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity and collaboration suite that includes the tools your team uses every day. It’s not just Office apps — it’s your organization’s digital workspace, with built-in security and compliance tools.
Exchange Online
Business email with built-in spam filtering, data loss prevention, and archive policies.
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings, file sharing, and calling — your central communication hub.
SharePoint & OneDrive
Structured document management, team sites, and secure cloud file storage.
Entra ID & Security
Identity management, conditional access, MFA enforcement, and sign-in monitoring.
Intune & Device Management
Manage and secure laptops, phones, and tablets — enforce policies remotely.
Copilot & Power Platform
AI assistance and workflow automation built natively into M365.
How we manage it
Microsoft 365 Is Only as Good as
How It’s Configured and Governed
Most organizations have Microsoft 365. Few govern it deliberately. Default settings, shared admin accounts, and inconsistent offboarding create unnecessary risk. ALPHA IT manages M365 as infrastructure — not just a subscription.
Security Configuration
MFA enforcement, conditional access policies, admin role separation, and sign-in anomaly monitoring.
Identity & Access Governance
Role-based permissions, structured onboarding and offboarding, regular access reviews, and least-privilege enforcement.
License Optimization
Track assignments, eliminate unused licenses, and ensure the right plan for each user — no overspending.
Ongoing Governance
SharePoint structure, Teams policies, data retention, backup verification, and quarterly environment reviews.
Who it’s for
Microsoft 365 for Vancouver Island Organizations
Whether you’re migrating from on-premises Exchange, moving off Google Workspace, or need someone to properly manage the M365 tenant you already have — ALPHA IT handles it.
Local Governments
Secure collaboration, compliant email, and governed document management.
First Nations
Cloud collaboration supporting governance, data sovereignty, and communications.
Construction & Trades
File access from the field, Teams communication, and reliable email.
Nonprofits
Right-sized licensing, SharePoint for program data, Teams for coordination.
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Microsoft 365 FAQ
What is Microsoft 365 and why do businesses use it?
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite that includes Outlook for email, Teams for communication and meetings, SharePoint and OneDrive for document storage and collaboration, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for document creation, and security and compliance tools for data protection. Most organizations on Vancouver Island use it as their core digital workspace.
How does ALPHA IT manage Microsoft 365 differently?
ALPHA IT treats Microsoft 365 as managed infrastructure, not just a software subscription. We handle tenant configuration, enforce multi-factor authentication, manage role-based access controls, configure data loss prevention policies, manage license assignments, and conduct regular governance reviews. Most organizations have M365 but few govern it properly — that is where the risk lives.
Can ALPHA IT migrate our organization to Microsoft 365?
Yes. We handle full migrations from on-premises Exchange, Google Workspace, or other email providers to Microsoft 365. This includes mailbox migration, DNS cutover, identity setup with Entra ID, SharePoint and OneDrive file migration, and Teams deployment. Migrations are planned and executed with minimal disruption to your team.
Is Microsoft 365 secure enough for government and First Nations organizations?
Microsoft 365 includes enterprise-grade security controls, but they must be configured properly. Out of the box, many security features are not enabled. ALPHA IT configures conditional access policies, enforces MFA, sets up data retention and loss prevention, manages admin roles, and monitors sign-in activity. With proper governance, M365 meets the security requirements of municipalities, First Nations communities, and regulated organizations across Vancouver Island.
How much does Microsoft 365 cost for a Vancouver Island organization?
Microsoft 365 Business Basic starts at approximately $7 CAD per user per month, with Business Premium — which includes advanced security features — at approximately $28 CAD per user per month. ALPHA IT conducts a license audit to ensure each staff member has the right plan and that you're not paying for unused seats.
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