Microsoft 365 is far more powerful than most Sydney businesses realise. Many organisations pay for licences that unlock dozens of productivity and security tools but only ever use email and Word. Kinsoft helps businesses across Greater Sydney get genuine value from their Microsoft 365 investment — through expert deployment, configuration, migration, and ongoing management.
Whether you’re moving from an on-premises Exchange server, migrating from Google Workspace, or simply trying to make better use of the licences you already have, our Microsoft 365 specialists will design and implement a solution that improves how your team works.
Microsoft 365 Services We Provide
- New tenant setup and configuration — domain verification, DNS configuration, admin centre setup, security baselines, and conditional access policies
- Email migration — seamless migration from on-premises Exchange, Google Workspace, or legacy hosted email with minimal disruption to your business
- Microsoft Teams deployment — channel structure design, governance policies, meeting room configuration, and staff training
- SharePoint and OneDrive rollout — migrating file servers to SharePoint Online, configuring permissions, and establishing document management processes
- Security hardening — implementing MFA, Conditional Access, Defender for Business, and Microsoft Secure Score improvements
- Intune device management — enrolling company devices in Microsoft Intune for consistent policy enforcement and remote management
- Licence management and optimisation — ensuring you’re on the right licence tier and not paying for more than you need
- Ongoing Microsoft 365 administration — user provisioning, licence assignment, group management, and troubleshooting as part of managed IT support
Microsoft 365 Licence Tiers Explained
Choosing the right Microsoft 365 licence is one of the most common areas where businesses overspend or under-protect themselves. The main tiers for business users are:
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic — web and mobile versions of Office apps, Exchange email, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Suitable for businesses where staff primarily use web browsers rather than installed desktop applications.
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard — adds desktop versions of all Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and the Teams webinar feature.
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium — the most comprehensive tier for SMBs, adding Intune device management, Azure AD Premium P1, Defender for Business, and advanced compliance tools. Recommended for most businesses handling sensitive data.
Security Comes Included — If You Configure It
Microsoft 365 Business Premium in particular includes a powerful set of security tools that are inactive by default. Many businesses pay for Business Premium and never activate Defender for Business, never configure Conditional Access, and never enforce MFA — leaving them exposed despite having paid for the tools to protect themselves.
Kinsoft’s Microsoft 365 security hardening service activates and configures the full suite of built-in security controls, bringing your environment into alignment with Microsoft’s recommended security baselines and the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Essential Eight guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Microsoft 365 migration take?
For a 10-user business, typically one to two days of active work with a cutover of a few hours. Larger or more complex migrations are phased over several weeks to minimise disruption.
Will we lose any emails during the migration?
No. We pre-stage all historical email to Microsoft 365 before the DNS cutover. The final cutover is timed to a low-activity period and takes minutes. All emails sent during the migration window are captured correctly.
What is the difference between Business Standard and Business Premium?
Business Premium adds Intune device management, Defender for Business endpoint protection, Azure AD Premium P1, and advanced compliance tools. For most businesses handling sensitive data, Business Premium’s security value far exceeds the additional cost.
Can Kinsoft manage our Microsoft 365 environment on an ongoing basis?
Yes — M365 administration is included in our Managed IT Support. We handle user provisioning, licence management, shared mailbox setup, and security monitoring. As a Microsoft CSP, we can also purchase licences on your behalf at competitive rates.