{"id":19672,"date":"2019-10-15T20:59:44","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T00:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/blog\/?p=19672"},"modified":"2020-06-19T09:59:43","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T13:59:43","slug":"bittitan-vs-skykick-4-reasons-why-bittitan-is-the-better-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/blog\/microsoft-ecosystem\/office-365\/bittitan-vs-skykick-4-reasons-why-bittitan-is-the-better-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"BitTitan vs. SkyKick, 4 reasons why BitTitan is the better choice"},"content":{"rendered":"

We get it\u2014you always want the best cloud experience for your customers and want to provide them with the smoothest migration from one cloud environment to another. You have two amazing tools at your disposal: BitTitan and SkyKick. Which do you choose?<\/p>\n

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Don’t miss our 3 easy steps guide for a successful migration<\/a><\/h3>\n

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If you’re not sure, then this article is for you. A lot goes into deciding which tool will provide more value to your clients. For example, how do you migrate your clients from their current cloud environment to Microsoft 365 quickly, effectively, and securely?<\/p>\n

With cloud migration, it\u2019s also about more than just choosing the right tool. It\u2019s absolutely vital that you know exactly<\/em> what your clients need. You need to identify the best alternative to their current cloud infrastructure<\/a>, along with the benefits it will bring to them now and in the long run. Otherwise, you’re wasting their time (as well as your own).<\/p>\n

Another major consideration in choosing a cloud migration tool is cost. Which migration tool is more cost effective? Is the initial cost worth it if the tool provides more long-term value?<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll answer all those questions and more. We’ll also show you why BitTitan’s MigrationWiz is the superior choice for cloud migrations.<\/p>\n

First, let’s take a look at some questions you should consider before you undertake a cloud migration.<\/p>\n

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How Do You Migrate Clients?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can migrate your customers manually\u2014that is, move their files, applications, operations, workload, projects, data, etc. manually from on-premises facilities to the cloud (for an on-prem to cloud migration), or de-cloud (move from the cloud to on-prem), and even migrate to a different cloud platform (for cloud-to-cloud migration).<\/p>\n

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Is It a Good Option for Small- and Large-Scale Businesses?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manual migration is definitely a no-go for medium- and large-scale businesses. The complex nature of their systems will not allow for a smooth, fast, and effective manual migration.<\/p>\n

For example, migrating from a local Exchange server to Microsoft 365<\/a> can take as much as 200 steps\u2014from the planning stage to setting up Outlook, cleanup, and testing. This can present a lot of challenges, even for an expert Exchange admin.<\/p>\n

All thanks to cloud migration tools like BitTitan and SkyKick, you can now punch a number of keys, rest your feet on the table, sip a drink, and watch as the migration is done for you.<\/p>\n

With these two tools, the entire migration process will take just a few hours, reducing the downtime that your clients may experience. They also ensure the complete migration of your resources\u2014files, applications, public folders, mails, workload, and projects\u2014to the new platform.<\/p>\n

BitTitan (from MigrationWiz) and SkyKick are the big names in cloud migration. Their value proposition is simple: They help IT professionals conduct smoother transitions. What’s not to love about that?<\/p>\n

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What should you look for in a cloud migration tool?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It’s important that you know what you\u2019re going into before committing to a cloud platform. The cloud migration tool you finally choose will determine if you\u2019ll provide your clients with a smooth migration experience or make them wish they never hired you in the first place. A good cloud migration tool should:<\/p>\n