Cloud Architecture Consulting

A cloud environment designed for how your business actually works.

Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are powerful platforms. But out-of-the-box configurations are designed for general use, not your specific workflows, team structure, or security requirements.

Who this is for

Licensing costs feel misaligned

No documented identity model

Vendor defaults never revisited

Planning a major platform change

Why This Matters

Default settings are a liability, not a foundation.

Most Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace tenants are deployed with minimal configuration—the vendor defaults are set to be broadly compatible, not specifically secure or efficient. The result: licensing waste, security gaps, and workflows that don't reflect how your team communicates or collaborates.

A properly designed cloud environment reduces friction, improves security posture, and makes administration predictable. It's the difference between an environment your team works around and one they can rely on.

Licensing misalignmentPaying for licenses with capabilities you're not using—or missing features your team needs because the tier was set once and never revisited.
Identity architecture not definedNo clear model for group structure, admin roles, or user provisioning—creating inconsistency and security risk over time.
Security defaults left in placeVendor defaults often disable critical features, enable risky ones, and leave gap conditions attackers actively exploit.
Deliverables

What you receive.

Every cloud architecture engagement delivers a documented, configured environment—not a slide deck of recommendations.

Tenant architecture document (structure, groups, roles, licensing)
Licensing review and optimization recommendations
Identity model design (Azure AD / Google Directory)
Admin role assignment and privileged access model
Email routing, domain configuration, and DNS records
Collaboration and sharing policy configuration
Admin runbook and environment guide for your team

Why Olson Tech

What separates us.

Designed around your team

not a reused template

No bundled software resale

Same person designs and implements

Fixed fee, scoped upfront

Start with an architecture review.

We'll assess your current tenant, identify configuration gaps, and give you a clear picture of what a well-designed environment would look like for your team.