How APAC Businesses Can Copy Data to SharePoint from Box

Asia-Pacific (APAC) region-based businesses that are planning to copy data to SharePoint from Box must have a proper migration strategy that not only aligns with their use case but also adheres to the region-specific compliance.

If you are representing one such business, you can check out the insights listed in this article to plan the migration strategically:

Why APAC Businesses are Migrating to SharePoint Online

Over the past couple of years, many businesses based out of the APAC region are moving to SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Businesses and Microsoft Teams as part of adopting Microsoft 365 and consolidating their digital workspace in the cloud suite.

Some of the key benefits of Microsoft 365 for APAC businesses include:

• Compliance with data protection laws of APAC countries like Australia, India, Singapore, and more.
• Cost efficiency through consolidated licenses and streamlined IT management.
• Support for multiple languages in the APAC region, driving growth in multi-lingual markets.

APAC-Specific Strategies to Copy Data to SharePoint from Box and Other Clouds

Here are some of the APAC-specific approaches you can implement to move data from Box to SharePoint:

1. Choose a Migration Solution that Supports APAC-Based Migrations

One of the primary areas to focus on is to explore and choose a cloud migration solutions provider that supports APAC region-based Box to Microsoft 365 migrations. Make sure that the provider you choose supports APAC data centers.

Equally important is to ensure that the migration solutions provider has the capability to offer support in APAC time zones. The option of multilingual support is an added advantage.

2. Ensure Compliance with APAC-Specific Regulations

One of the most important boxes to check when planning your APAC-based business’s Box to SharePoint migration is to ensure that the migration tool and the overall migration protocol complies with the region’s specific data/information regulations, such as:

• Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 and guidelines from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
• China’s Cybersecurity Law (CSL) and Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
• India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023
• Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

3. Ensure Compatibility with Regional Language Settings

Compatibility of the migration tool’s capabilities with regional languages is also another major area to focus on. Make sure that the Box to SharePoint migration tool you choose can retain rich metadata of files and folders while preserving the regional language settings.

If your enterprise organization has diverse teams spread across different APAC locations, you must gather their feedback and input when it comes to planning on addressing regional language compatibility requirements.

4. Provide User Training for SharePoint Onboarding Across Diverse APAC Teams

Implementing APAC-specific approaches is also critical for the post-migration stages, particularly user onboarding. If your APAC teams have diverse regional language usages, it becomes important to plan the training in those multiple languages to provide proper training and ensure smooth SharePoint adoption.

Are You an APAC-Based Business Planning a Migration? We Can Help!

If your APAC-based company is planning to migrate data from Box to SharePoint Online, we can help you get there! With 12+ years of experience in creating migration success for APAC-based companies, we have industry-leading expertise in migrations of all sizes and complexities.

Get in touch with us for a free consultation. We would love to help you plan the transition in the best way possible!