Gabriel Cirtwell
MSP Project Manager
In-Telecom
In-Telecom didn’t typically do data migrations, but when a client approached them about moving files to SharePoint from an on-prem file server that was reaching its end of life, the team decided to look into options for migrating their client to the cloud.
“A standout feature from the In-Telecom team was the scanning feature. With a file structure filled with complexities like long file path names and manually mapped shortcuts, getting everything moved as expected into SharePoint seemed like a challenge.”
The move to the cloud couldn’t have come at a better time. With expansion plans taking the client worldwide, the organization needed a solution where employees from around the world could collaborate and work together on projects.
After meeting the Movebot team in person at IT Nation, Project Manager Gabe Cirtwell decided to give Movebot a try for a smaller migration project – with results that exceeded expectations. “Be prepared for your data to transfer faster than expected” Critwell said about his experience with Movebot.
Before Movebot, In-Telecom tried some free sync tools, but they felt slow and clunky, designed for small organizations instead of enterprises. Movebot greatly simplified the migration process, with tools and features to streamline the migration process, including scanning capabilities that found some concerns before any files were moved.
A standout feature from the In-Telecom team was the scanning feature. With a file structure filled with complexities like long file path names and manually mapped shortcuts, getting everything moved as expected into SharePoint seemed like a challenge.
“The scan saved our life,” Cirtwell mentioned, citing how the comprehensive scan gave insights to make the migration easier while also giving their client peace of mind. When asked for more details about scanning, Cirtwell said “It was really neat that it actually gave you a flag if the file structure was too long to go in the destination”.
The In-Telecom opted for a free onboarding demo, where their account manager guided them through how to use the product and how to optimize settings for their specific use case. After the demo, the team felt confident enough to use Movebot on their own for client work.
For the most part, the first project ran without issue, although one minor obstacle popped up. The team eventually contacted Movebot Support about the issue and was met with a prompt response with an actionable solution. This timely and relevant result gave them confidence that the Movebot team is standing by should any concerns come up.
Overall, Cirtwell and the In-Telecom team were very pleased with their experience with Movebot, citing the comprehensive scan, incredibly fast speeds, and simple UI as strong points.
“It’s just worth it,” Cirtwell said, with plans to use Movebot for future migration projects. “If we knew it was a thing 6 months ago it could’ve saved another project from going off the rails.”
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