How Distributed Enterprises Can Move Dropbox Data to OneDrive

Moving Dropbox data to OneDrive can be more challenging (than usual) for large enterprises that have workforces distributed across the world. The scattered layout of users’ data creates multiple challenges, such as cross-border data regulations.

To navigate through such complex challenges, it is important to plan the migration strategically for distributed teams.

Learn more about this below:

Challenges of Moving Dropbox Data to OneDrive for Distributed Enterprise Workforce

Compared to usual migration use cases, the challenges can be more complex for large enterprises planning to migrate the Dropbox data of globally distributed teams. Here are some of the biggest challenges:

1. Preserving Scattered and Complex Permissions

The file and folder sharing structure between widespread teams is often complex compared to teams that are working in the same geographic location. Sharing with external collaborators is also equally complex in this type of scenario.

2. Complying with Cross-Border Security Regulations

One of the biggest challenges of migrating Dropbox data of globally distributed enterprise workforce is to adhere to cross-border security regulations like GDPR.

3. Adjusting to Different Time Zones

The different time zones that globally dispersed teams work on also create challenges in establishing proper migration communication. And as you’d know, proper communication is key to success in any cloud migration project.

Strategy to Move Dropbox Data of Distributed Enterprise Workforce to OneDrive

It goes without saying that a well-informed strategy is mission-critical to transferring Dropbox data of widespread teams. Here are some actionable insights that can help you plan the migration better:

1. Segmenting the Migration by Region and Teams/Functions

Segmenting should be the core focus area when planning to move scattered Dropbox data to OneDrive. Plan on segmenting the migration jobs by various parameters, such as:

• Region/geographical location
• Time zones
• Departments/functions

This segmenting approach helps plan the scope of work and streamlines other aspects of the migration, such as change management.

2. Establishing Security Protocols for Cross-Border Data Transfers

To ensure you do not violate data localization regulations, work with a cloud migration partner like CloudFuze that helps maintain compliance. For example, using migration tools hosted locally within the country is a strategic approach to adhere to data regulations.

3. Creating Dedicated 24/7 Helpline to Tackle Time Zone Differences

Establishing a dedicated 24/7 helpline is one of the best ways to manage the time zone differences between global teams. Through the helpline, project managers can access uninterrupted support during the migration and users can receive training and support during the post-migration integration stages.

4. Using a Migration Tool Capable of Transferring Large Volumes of Unstructured Enterprise Data

The tool you use can make or break the entire migration. Therefore, make sure to use a cloud migration tool that has the performance capabilities to help your enterprise transfer a high volume of data (in TBs and PBs) without any downtime.

At CloudFuze, we provide large enterprises with the most advanced Dropbox to OneDrive migration tool. From enabling your company to migrate data of globally distributed teams to providing end-to-end support during and post-migration, we can do it all!

We have helped some of the world’s largest global enterprises migrate their Dropbox data seamlessly and securely. Here’s what our customers have to say:

Read the entire testimonial on Gartner. Contact us today for a free consultation on how we can meet your enterprise company’s migration needs!