Microsoft 365 Consulting Australia

Microsoft 365 Consulting for Australian Organisations

Evocate is a leading Australian Microsoft 365 consultancy and Cloud Solution Provider Tier 1. Since 2009, we have helped 326 organisations across Australia design, migrate to, secure, and optimise Microsoft 365, the world's most widely adopted cloud productivity platform with over 400 million paid seats globally.

Microsoft 365 is far more than Word, Excel, and Outlook. It is a comprehensive cloud platform encompassing email, file storage, collaboration, security, device management, and AI productivity tools. Evocate helps Australian organisations harness the full breadth of this platform, not just the applications they already know.

New name Office 365 -> Microsoft 365, Same great apps and more

You may have always known it as Office 365, but you don’t have to worry as Microsoft 365 features same great Office apps you’ve used for years, plus all the benefits of new great apps and features. Talk to our Microsoft 365 experts on how we can help you get the best licences for your organisation.

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We are a certified Microsoft 365 partner and a tier 1 reseller so we can guarantee that we’ll get you the best value for money and support when it comes to Microsoft 365 licences. Give us a call and our Microsoft 365 consultants can help you find the right Microsoft 365 plans for your business and save you money along the way.

Get it done from anywhere

Microsoft 365 gives access to the Office suite of products, that are always up to date and on all your favourite devices.Talk to our Microsoft 365 experts on how we can help you set up Microsoft 365 for your organisation.We’ll help you figure out the best plans for your business so you can keep your business running on the go.

Simplify IT Security

Since Microsoft 365 stays up to date, you’re always working with the latest. Our Microsoft 365 security experts can help you use the great security features of Microsoft 365 and ensure you get the most protection out of your subscription. We’ll help you enhance the built in security, compliance, and manageability of Microsoft 365 and tailor it for your business needs.

Boost your productivity with intelligent services

Microsoft 365 applications include intelligent capabilities to help save your time and get better results. Our Microsoft 365 experts can help you go the extra mile and customise your Microsoft 365 apps with add ins to your favourite systems, cool business intelligence capabilities, smart process automation and much more.

The apps you already love working with and more

Microsoft 365 includes your favourite apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote etc. but we can help you discover more with the large suite of apps. You don’t even have to worry about installing, updating and syncing as our Microsoft 365 consultants at Evocate will take care of all that behind the scenes work for you, so you can get right down to business.

Cloud first productivity

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams are available on any device, anywhere, and stay continuously updated.

Enterprise email and collaboration

Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams provide email, files, meetings, chat, and shared workspaces in one platform.

Security and compliance

Multi factor authentication, Conditional Access, Defender, data loss prevention, retention, and information governance strengthen tenant security.

Device management and AI

Intune manages devices and applications while Microsoft Copilot brings intelligent drafting, analysis, and summarisation into daily work.

Tenant Design and Configuration

Every Microsoft 365 deployment begins with tenant architecture. Evocate configures tenants for security, performance, and governance from day one.

Identity and access management with single sign on, multi factor authentication, and Conditional Access
Essential Eight aligned security hardening for Microsoft 365 controls
Mail flow and DNS configuration including SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and transport rules
SharePoint and OneDrive architecture with hub site planning and external sharing controls
Teams governance including creation policies, naming conventions, lifecycle management, and guest access controls

Migrations to Microsoft 365

Evocate migrates organisations from legacy environments to Microsoft 365 with minimal disruption and planned coexistence where needed.

Exchange on premises to Exchange Online migrations from Exchange 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019
Lotus Notes to Microsoft 365 migration for email, calendars, and applications
Google Workspace migration for email, calendar, contacts, and Drive content
File server migration to SharePoint and OneDrive with metadata mapping and permission preservation
Dropbox and other cloud storage migration with redirect and coexistence planning

Security and Compliance

Microsoft 365 includes powerful security and compliance tools that many organisations under use. Evocate configures them for practical risk reduction.

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 safe attachments, safe links, and anti phishing policies
Microsoft Purview information protection, DLP, retention, sensitivity labels, and eDiscovery
Conditional Access policies that enforce MFA, device compliance, and location based restrictions
Microsoft Sentinel integration for advanced threat detection and response
Essential Eight alignment based on ACSC recommendations and Microsoft security best practice

Licence Optimisation

Microsoft 365 licensing is complex, and many organisations overspend by assigning premium plans to users who only need basic functionality.

Analyse actual usage patterns across the organisation
Identify users on plans that exceed their requirements
Recommend the optimal mix of E1, E3, E5, F1, F3, and Business plans
Manage ongoing licence allocation as staff join, move, and leave
Provide competitive licensing as a Cloud Solution Provider Tier 1

Microsoft Copilot Readiness and Deployment

Microsoft Copilot brings generative AI into Microsoft 365 applications. Evocate prepares the tenant, data, and users before broad rollout.

Copilot readiness assessments for data governance, information architecture, and security posture
Microsoft Purview configuration so Copilot only surfaces authorised content
Pilot and rollout planning with champion users and measured productivity gains
Training and adoption for prompting, real use cases, and responsible AI practices

Ongoing Managed Services

Evocate provides managed services for Microsoft 365 that supplement or replace internal IT capabilities.

24/7 monitoring and alerting for service health, security events, and compliance violations
User administration including onboarding, offboarding, and licence management
Security incident response and investigation
Quarterly governance reviews with optimisation recommendations
New feature enablement as Microsoft releases updates
Help desk support for end user issues

20-30% reduction in IT infrastructure costs

Microsoft 365 eliminates or reduces on premises Exchange, file, and application server overhead.

15-25% productivity improvement

Integrated collaboration tools reduce context switching and make daily work easier to complete.

Stronger security posture

MFA, Conditional Access, Defender, and Purview reduce exposure to common identity, email, and data risks.

Simplified compliance

Automated retention, data loss prevention, sensitivity labels, and audit logging make compliance easier to prove.

Reduced licensing costs

Licence audits often identify 10-20% savings through better plan allocation and ongoing governance.

Government

IRAP assessed Microsoft 365 deployments that meet ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight requirements for Australian government agencies.

Utilities & Energy

Microsoft 365 for operational efficiency, field workforce connectivity, and regulatory compliance in energy and water utilities.

Defence

Secure Microsoft 365 configurations with data loss prevention, sensitivity labelling, and enhanced security controls for defence organisations.

Transport & Logistics

Microsoft 365 for distributed workforce coordination, frontline communication, and compliance documentation management.

Healthcare & Aged Care

Microsoft 365 with healthcare compliant security configurations aligned to the Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principles, and My Health Record requirements.

NDIS & Community Services

Microsoft 365 collaboration, records, and communication controls for NDIS and community service providers managing participant information.

Mining & Resources

Microsoft 365 environments for mining and resources organisations connecting remote sites, safety teams, contractors, and corporate offices.

Professional Services

Microsoft 365 for client collaboration, knowledge management, and practice productivity in law firms, consultancies, and accounting practices.

Engage

Understand your current IT environment, business objectives, compliance requirements, and stakeholder needs through structured discovery.

Validate

Assess migration readiness, licensing requirements, security posture, and integration needs to confirm the right approach and build a business case.

Optimise

Design the target Microsoft 365 architecture including identity, security, governance, and application configuration against Microsoft best practice.

Launch

Deploy in iterative waves with user communication, training, and change management at each stage to maximise adoption.

Verify

Measure outcomes against success criteria including adoption rates, security posture, and user satisfaction.

Evolve

Continuous improvement through managed services, governance reviews, and alignment with Microsoft's release roadmap.

SharePoint

Document management, intranets, and content collaboration built on the Microsoft 365 platform.

Microsoft Teams

Unified communication and collaboration integrated with SharePoint, OneDrive, and third party applications.

Dynamics 365

CRM and ERP applications that share identity, security, and data with Microsoft 365.

Azure

Cloud infrastructure, custom applications, and advanced analytics that extend Microsoft 365 capabilities.

Power Platform

Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power Virtual Agents for analytics and process automation.

Microsoft Purview

Unified data governance and compliance management across the entire Microsoft 365 tenant.

Microsoft Copilot

AI powered productivity tools that use Microsoft 365 content and context.

Delivery that fits your business

Microsoft Partner

Practical guidance across Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, Teams, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, security, and governance.

Certified Consultants

Senior specialists who can move from strategy into delivery, adoption, migration, support, and continuous improvement.

Australian Business

Local consulting for Australian organisations, backed by national experience and a delivery record across the country.

17+ Years Microsoft Consulting

2,437 Projects Delivered

20+ Services Delivered

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Frequently Asked Questions

Microsoft 365 is the successor to Office 365. It includes the same productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) plus advanced security, compliance, device management, and AI features. Microsoft rebranded Office 365 to Microsoft 365 in April 2020 to reflect the broader scope of the platform. All Office 365 plans have been migrated to equivalent Microsoft 365 plans.

Evocate provides Microsoft 365 tenant configuration and security hardening, licence optimisation and cost management, Exchange Online migration, SharePoint and OneDrive deployment, Teams rollout and governance, Microsoft Purview compliance setup, Copilot readiness and deployment, Intune device management, and ongoing managed services. We work with organisations from 50 to 5,000+ users.

Microsoft 365 consulting costs depend on scope and complexity. Contact Evocate on 1300 386 228 for a tailored proposal.

Migration timelines depend on the source environment and user count. A straightforward Exchange Online migration for 200 users typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. A full Microsoft 365 tenant deployment including SharePoint, Teams, and security configuration for 500 users takes 8 to 16 weeks. Evocate provides detailed project plans with clear milestones during the proposal stage.

Yes. Microsoft 365 has achieved IRAP assessment at the PROTECTED classification level in Australia. Combined with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, and Conditional Access policies, Microsoft 365 meets the requirements of the Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF). Evocate has deployed Microsoft 365 for multiple government agencies.

Yes. Many organisations overspend on Microsoft 365 licences by assigning premium plans to users who only need basic functionality. Evocate conducts licence audits that identify savings opportunities, recommend the right mix of E1, E3, E5, F1, and F3 plans, and manage ongoing licence allocation. As a Cloud Solution Provider Tier 1, we provide competitive licensing directly.

Yes. Evocate provides Copilot readiness assessments that evaluate data governance, security posture, and content quality before enabling AI features. We then deploy Copilot with appropriate controls, monitor adoption, and provide training. Our Copilot engagements typically include Microsoft Purview configuration to ensure AI tools only surface information users are authorised to access.

Evocate provides managed services for Microsoft 365 including 24/7 monitoring, user administration, security incident response, licence management, quarterly governance reviews, and new feature enablement. Our managed services plans are tailored to organisation size and can supplement or replace internal IT teams.

The right plan depends on your organisation’s size, security requirements, and feature needs. Microsoft 365 Business Basic suits small organisations needing cloud email and storage. Business Premium adds desktop Office apps and advanced security. E3 provides enterprise grade compliance and security. E5 adds advanced analytics, voice, and threat protection. Evocate assesses your requirements and recommends the optimal plan mix.

Yes. Microsoft supports hybrid configurations where some services remain on premises while others move to the cloud. Common hybrid scenarios include Exchange hybrid, Azure AD hybrid join, and SharePoint hybrid. Evocate designs hybrid architectures that provide a smooth transition path to full cloud adoption.

Microsoft 365 data residency for Australian tenants stores core customer data at rest in Australian datacentres located in New South Wales and Victoria. Evocate configures tenants to enforce Australian data residency and can implement additional controls using Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels and data loss prevention to prevent data from leaving approved boundaries.

Many organisations complete a basic migration but never configure or adopt the broader platform capabilities. Evocate conducts Microsoft 365 optimisation assessments that identify unused features, security gaps, and governance weaknesses, then implements improvements with structured adoption support.

Default Microsoft 365 configurations leave security gaps. Evocate implements security hardening including MFA enforcement, Conditional Access policies, Defender for Office 365, data loss prevention, and Essential Eight alignment based on Australian Cyber Security Centre recommendations and Microsoft security best practices.

Licence complexity leads to overspend. Evocate audits your current licence allocation against actual usage patterns and recommends an optimised mix. As a Cloud Solution Provider Tier 1, we provide ongoing licence management and competitive pricing.

Australian organisations face regulatory obligations under the Privacy Act, Archives Act, Essential Eight, and industry specific frameworks. Evocate configures Microsoft Purview retention policies, sensitivity labels, data loss prevention, and eDiscovery to meet these requirements with automated enforcement and audit ready reporting.

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