Fidelity Bank Ghana
Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration
Major African bank migrates 5TB with precision and zero data loss
About Fidelity Bank Ghana
Fidelity Bank is one of Ghana's leading commercial banks, operating since 1998. With headquarters in Accra at Ridge Towers, the bank operates 73 networked branches and 120 ATMs across Ghana. Ranked as the 7th largest bank in the country by assets, Fidelity Bank serves thousands of customers with a workforce of over 2,400 employees. The bank has been recognized for excellence in Financial Inclusion in West Africa.
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Project Details
- Industry Banking & Finance
- Location Accra, Ghana (73 branches nationwide)
- Year 2023
- Migration Type Google Workspace to Microsoft 365
Migration Partner
Dimension Data
A global ICT leader that accelerates business ambition by delivering ICT solutions and services that enable, operate, and transform businesses.
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Migration Scope
Gmail Mailboxes
Complete email migration with full history and attachments
Google Drive
5TB of files migrated to OneDrive with permissions intact
Calendars & Contacts
All scheduling data and contact lists transferred
User Provisioning
End-to-end provisioning and cutover of all users
5TB Migration Under Pressing Deadline
As a major financial institution, Fidelity Bank Ghana faced unique challenges when migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, including strict compliance requirements and the need for zero data loss.
- Managing a substantial 5TB of data within a pressing deadline
- Ensuring zero data loss for a financial institution with strict compliance requirements
- Migrating without disrupting daily banking operations across 73 branches
- Maintaining data integrity throughout the complex migration process
- Coordinating batch migrations across multiple user groups and departments
Key Highlights
5TB Data Migration
Successfully migrated 5 terabytes of critical banking data with complete integrity and zero data loss.
Banking Compliance
Met strict financial industry requirements for data handling, security, and regulatory compliance throughout migration.
Dimension Data
Collaborated with global ICT leader Dimension Data to deliver enterprise-grade migration services.
End-to-End Migration with Cloudiway & Dimension Data
Cloudiway's platform, combined with Dimension Data's expertise, provided a comprehensive solution for Fidelity Bank's complex migration requirements.
- Cloudiway platform used end-to-end for audit, provisioning, migration, and cutover
- Thorough audit to categorize data and identify redundant or obsolete files
- Complete backup of all data taken before initiating migration
- Batch migration approach ensured smoother transition without widespread disruption
- Partnership with Dimension Data provided expert ICT guidance and support
Successful Migration with Zero Data Loss
All data transferred with complete integrity
100% data fidelity maintained throughout
All locations migrated successfully
Completed within pressing deadline
"The Cloudiway platform delivered exactly what we needed for our Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration. The batch migration approach and comprehensive audit capabilities ensured our 5TB of critical banking data was transferred without any loss or disruption to our operations."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Fidelity Bank Ghana migration
How did Fidelity Bank Ghana migrate from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365?
Fidelity Bank Ghana used the Cloudiway platform end-to-end for their migration. The process included a thorough audit to categorize data, complete backup before migration, and a batch migration approach that moved users in groups rather than all at once. This ensured smoother transition and allowed troubleshooting without widespread disruption.
How much data did Fidelity Bank migrate to Microsoft 365?
Fidelity Bank successfully migrated 5TB (terabytes) of data from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. This substantial volume included emails, Google Drive files, calendars, and contacts for users across their 73 branches in Ghana.
Who was Fidelity Bank's migration partner?
Fidelity Bank partnered with Dimension Data, a global ICT leader that specializes in delivering ICT solutions and services. Dimension Data worked alongside Cloudiway's platform to ensure the migration was executed professionally and met all banking industry requirements.
What challenges did Fidelity Bank face during the migration?
The main challenge was managing 5TB of data within a pressing deadline while ensuring zero data loss. As a financial institution, Fidelity Bank had strict compliance requirements for data integrity. The migration needed to proceed without disrupting daily banking operations across 73 branches and thousands of employees.
What was the migration approach used for Fidelity Bank?
Cloudiway and Dimension Data used a batch migration approach instead of moving all users simultaneously. This strategy allowed for smoother transition, easier troubleshooting, and minimal disruption to banking operations. A thorough audit identified redundant or obsolete files before migration, and a complete backup was taken as a precaution.
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