Cision
Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration
Lightning-fast migration during a major acquisition
About Cision
Cision is the leading provider of public relations and social software, serving more than 100,000 customers worldwide. With offices in nine countries and 1,200 employees globally, Cision continuously creates new tools, embraces trends, and leads the industry towards the future of PR and social media. Headquartered in Chicago, Cision empowers communications professionals to understand, influence, and amplify their stories.
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- Industry
- Public Relations & Media
- Location
- Chicago, United States (Global Operations)
- Migration
- Google Workspace to Microsoft 365
- Year
- 2017
- Context
- PR Newswire Acquisition
Acquisition-Ready Speed
1,700+ users migrated at lightning speed to meet critical acquisition deadlines for PR Newswire integration.
100,000+ Customers Served
World's leading PR platform with offices in 9 countries needed enterprise-grade migration capabilities.
Existing Coexistence Customer
Already using Cloudiway for Google-Microsoft coexistence, making migration a natural next step.
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Migration Scope
Complete data migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365
Gmail Mailboxes
Complete email migration including Gmail Vaults and attachments
Google Drive
All files and folder structures migrated to OneDrive
Calendars
Personal and shared calendars with full event history
Contacts
All contacts and distribution lists synchronized
M&A Migration Complexity
Migrating during a high-stakes acquisition with strict deadlines
- Migrating 1,700+ users during a complex acquisition of PR Newswire
- Merging two organizations with different messaging systems
- Maintaining highest data fidelity for communication-critical PR industry
- Minimizing downtime for a global organization operating 24/7
- Ensuring seamless transition without disrupting client services
Why Cloudiway Was Selected
Leveraging an existing partnership for seamless migration
Leveraged existing Cloudiway coexistence relationship for seamless transition
Used cloud-native platform requiring no on-premises installation
Migrated Gmail, Vaults, attachments, calendars, contacts, folders, and tasks
Microsoft Azure-powered platform ensured enterprise-grade performance
Dedicated support team provided guidance throughout the acquisition process
Migration Success
Lightning-fast migration that enabled acquisition success
Lightning Speed
1,700+ users migrated rapidly during acquisition timeline
Zero Data Loss
Complete data fidelity maintained throughout migration
Minimal Downtime
Business operations continued uninterrupted
Acquisition Success
Key enabler for PR Newswire integration
Cloudiway solution was an important key to our success during the acquisition process. We migrated more than 1,700 users from Gmail to O365 at lightning speed. Cloudiway is also a great partner when it comes to performance and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Cision migration case study
How did Cision migrate from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365?
Cision partnered with Cloudiway, whom they had already been using for enterprise coexistence between Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. Cloudiway's cloud-native platform, powered by Microsoft Azure, enabled them to migrate 1,700+ users including Gmail, Vaults, attachments, calendars, contacts, and folders without any on-premises installation required.
Why did Cision need to migrate to Microsoft 365?
In 2017, Cision was in the process of acquiring PR Newswire. As part of the merger, they needed to consolidate their messaging systems. The acquisition required migrating users from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 with the highest data fidelity and lowest downtime possible, as communication is essential for the public relations industry.
How long did the Cision migration take?
Cision described the migration as happening at 'lightning speed.' The Cloudiway platform enabled rapid migration of 1,700+ users within the acquisition timeline, ensuring the PR Newswire integration stayed on track. The cloud-native approach eliminated deployment delays.
What data was migrated in the Cision case study?
The migration included Gmail mailboxes, Gmail Vaults, email attachments, calendars, contacts, folders, and tasks. All data was migrated to Microsoft 365 with complete fidelity, which was critical for Cision's communication-intensive PR business.
Why did Cision choose Cloudiway for their migration?
Cision had been using Cloudiway's coexistence platform for years before the migration. When they needed to consolidate systems during the PR Newswire acquisition, they discovered Cloudiway also provided comprehensive Google to Microsoft migration tools. The existing relationship, combined with Cloudiway's performance and support quality, made them the natural choice.
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