{"id":24701,"date":"2026-04-01T02:39:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T02:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insentragroup.com\/gb\/insights\/uncategorized\/late-night-brew-google-to-microsoft-365-migration-tools-testing-and-timeline-planning\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T06:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:29:24","slug":"late-night-brew-google-to-microsoft-365-migration-tools-testing-and-timeline-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insentragroup.com\/gb\/insights\/videos\/late-night-brew\/migrations-late-night-brew\/late-night-brew-google-to-microsoft-365-migration-tools-testing-and-timeline-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Late Night Brew \u2013\u00a0Google to Microsoft 365 Migration Tools, Testing and Timeline Planning\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"1630\" height=\"917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nh20In6mf7c\" title=\"Late Night Brew \u2013 Google to Microsoft 365 Migration Tools, Testing and Timeline Planning\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of&nbsp;Late Night&nbsp;Brew, Robert&nbsp;Buktenica&nbsp;and Josh Pusateri explore how organisations should approach migration tooling, testing and timeline planning when moving from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most migration tools can handle core workloads such as email and file data, not all tools support every Google service equally. This makes it critical to understand exactly what needs to be migrated before selecting a tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion also highlights the importance of testing. By validating how data appears in Microsoft 365 early, organisations can confirm structure,&nbsp;identify&nbsp;issues&nbsp;and adjust settings before starting the full migration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the episode addresses timelines. Migration speed depends on data size, item count and platform throttling, particularly on the Google side. Setting realistic expectations is essential to avoid delays.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, you will learn&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why migration tool&nbsp;selection&nbsp;should be based on actual workloads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is&nbsp;required&nbsp;to connect migration tools across both platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why early testing helps avoid issues during migration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How data structure differences impact outcomes in Microsoft 365<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What factors influence migration timelines and project duration&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TIMESTAMPS&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 Introduction and episode setup&nbsp;<br>01:15 Choosing the right migration tool&nbsp;<br>02:35 Connecting tools to Google and Microsoft 365&nbsp;<br>03:29 How testing works before cutover&nbsp;<br>05:24 Planning realistic migration timeframes&nbsp;<br>07:27 Preview of the next episode and wrap up&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 requires the right tools, testing&nbsp;approach&nbsp;and realistic timelines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download our\u00a0ebook\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insentragroup.com\/gb\/insights\/geek-speak\/migrations\/navigating-the-transition-migrating-from-google-workspace-to-microsoft-365\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Navigating the Transition Migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365<\/a>\u00a0for a deeper guide to planning,\u00a0risks\u00a0and best practices.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like expert guidance tailored to your environment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insentragroup.com\/gb\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact<\/a> our team to discuss your migration strategy and next steps.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image {\n  display: none !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of&nbsp;Late Night&nbsp;Brew, Robert&nbsp;Buktenica&nbsp;and Josh Pusateri explore how organisations should approach migration tooling, testing and timeline planning when moving from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.&nbsp; While most migration tools can handle core workloads such as email and file data, not all tools support every Google service equally. 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