Aging on-premise servers are expensive to maintain, vulnerable to hardware failure, and increasingly difficult to secure. On-premise to cloud migration reduces IT overhead, improves remote access, strengthens security, and eliminates the anxiety of a server failure taking your business offline. Whether you're running an outdated Exchange server, a local NAS, or a mix of both, there's a cloud migration solution that fits your situation and budget.
Replace unpredictable server hardware costs, emergency repair bills, and maintenance contracts with a predictable monthly cloud subscription.
Cloud-based systems let your team access files, email, and applications from anywhere — without VPN headaches or slow remote desktop connections.
Enterprise-grade cloud platforms include built-in threat detection, MFA enforcement, encryption at rest and in transit, and automatic security updates your on-premise server can't match.
Your server is 5 or more years old, out of warranty, or you're spending more time worrying about it than using it.
Employees struggle to access files, email, or systems from home. VPN is slow, unreliable, or requires IT every time someone needs access.
Server maintenance, emergency repairs, backup hardware, and software licensing are eating your IT budget without improving anything.
You're worried about ransomware, data loss, or meeting compliance requirements that your current setup wasn't designed to handle.
Cloud migration costs depend on what you're moving and how complex your environment is. Below are our service tracks and typical price ranges. Every engagement starts with a free cloud migration assessment so you know exactly what to expect before committing.
Starting at $500
Migrate email, calendars, contacts, and files from Exchange, Gmail, or other providers to Microsoft 365. Includes OneDrive setup, SharePoint configuration, license assignment, and user training. Pricing scales with user count and data volume.
Starting at $500
Migrate from Microsoft 365, Exchange, or local email to Google Workspace. Includes Gmail, Drive, Meet, and admin configuration. Ideal for collaboration-focused teams that prefer browser-based tools over desktop applications.
$2,500 to $15,000+
Move server workloads to Azure or AWS. We handle Active Directory, file servers, databases, and line-of-business applications. Includes full assessment, migration planning, execution, testing, and cutover with rollback capability.
$3,000 to $20,000+
Keep compliance-sensitive or latency-critical systems on-premise while moving everything else to the cloud. We design and implement secure, encrypted connections between your office infrastructure and cloud environment.
Free
Before any migration work begins, we audit your current infrastructure, map application dependencies, evaluate platform options, and deliver a written proposal with transparent pricing and realistic timelines. No obligation.
$300 to $2,000/month
Ongoing management of your cloud environment including security monitoring, user administration, backup verification, license optimization, and helpdesk support. We become your outsourced cloud IT team after migration is complete.
Security is built into every stage of our migration process, not bolted on at the end. Before we touch a single file, we create verified backups of everything. During migration, all data transfers use encrypted channels. After cutover, we configure MFA enforcement, role-based access controls, and monitor for unusual activity during the transition window. The original systems stay intact until you've confirmed the new environment is working exactly as expected.
We back up and verify your data before any migration work begins. Nothing is touched without a confirmed restore point.
All data in transit uses encrypted channels. We never move sensitive business data over unprotected connections.
Multi-factor authentication is configured during setup, not as an afterthought. Every user account is secured before the old system is decommissioned.
Original systems stay live until you've signed off on the new environment. If something isn't right, we can roll back without data loss.
We don't flip a switch and hope for the best. Every migration follows a structured process designed to protect your data and keep your business running throughout.
We audit your current systems, map dependencies, evaluate platforms, and deliver a written migration plan with transparent pricing. This step is always free.
We define the migration sequence, schedule cutover windows, assign responsibilities, and establish rollback procedures before a single file moves.
We execute in phases, testing at each stage. Major cutovers happen after hours. Backups are verified before we start and original systems stay live until you confirm.
We train your team, document the new environment, and provide post-migration support. We don't disappear after the cutover is done.
Large cloud migration companies route you through sales teams, project managers, and offshore support queues. BadgerLayer is a small, experienced IT firm that works directly with you from assessment to cutover. You get the expertise of a seasoned cloud migration consultant with the responsiveness of someone who actually picks up the phone.
Real feedback from people across Southern Wisconsin who trust BadgerLayer with their technology. BadgerLayer LLC is fully insured for the services we provide.
We're not locked into any single vendor. We evaluate your business needs and recommend the platform that fits — whether that's Microsoft, Google, Amazon, or a hybrid of multiple providers.
Cloud migration costs depend on what you're moving. A Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace email migration for a small team starts around $500-2,000. On-premise server-to-cloud migrations range from $2,500-15,000+. Our free cloud migration assessment gives you exact pricing before you commit to anything.
Email migrations typically take a few days to a week. Full server-to-cloud migrations usually take 2-4 weeks including planning, testing, and cutover. We schedule major changes after hours to minimize disruption, and you'll have a written timeline before we start.
We design every migration to minimize downtime. Most businesses experience a few hours or less during final cutover, which we schedule after hours or on weekends. Email migrations can often be completed with zero perceived downtime using background sync. We'll explain exactly what to expect before we touch anything.
Microsoft 365 is usually the better fit if your team relies on Excel, Word, or desktop Office apps, has compliance requirements, or is already used to Microsoft products. Google Workspace is a strong choice for collaboration-focused teams that work primarily in browsers. We'll walk you through the trade-offs during your free assessment.
Security is built into every step. We create verified backups before starting, use encrypted transfer methods throughout, configure MFA and role-based access controls during setup, and keep original systems live until you confirm the new environment is working correctly. Nothing gets decommissioned until you've signed off.
Our free cloud migration assessment covers your current infrastructure, data volumes, application dependencies, user counts, compliance requirements, and budget. We then recommend the right platform and provide a detailed written proposal with transparent pricing and realistic timelines. No obligation, no sales pressure.
BadgerLayer provides cloud migration services throughout Wisconsin including Milwaukee, Madison, Janesville, Whitewater, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha. Most migration work can be done remotely, so we also support clients statewide and beyond.
Looking for more detail on the migration process? Read our Cloud Migration Checklist
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