IPSEN
GSuite to Office 365 Migration
The first Google to Microsoft migration of this type worldwide
About IPSEN
Ipsen is a French pharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France. With more than €1.2 billion in revenue, 4,600 employees worldwide, and drugs marketed in 115 countries, Ipsen is among the top pharmaceutical companies in the world. Dedicated to improving lives through innovative medicines in Oncology, Neuroscience, and Rare Diseases, they also have a well-established and successful Consumer Healthcare business.
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Migration Scope
Complete data migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365
Email Mailboxes
Full mailbox migration with folders, rules, and signatures
Google Drive to OneDrive
All files and folder structures with permissions preserved
Calendars
Personal and shared calendars including meeting rooms
Contacts
Personal and shared contacts synchronized
How to Migrate GSuite to Office 365
In 2013, migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 was uncharted territory
- Moving 5,800 users and 17TB of data seamlessly with no business disruption
- Maintaining co-existence of shared rooms and calendars during migration
- Preserving all permissions from Google Drive to OneDrive
- Using a single tool for all data types (emails, drives, calendars, contacts)
- No existing solution on the market for this type of migration in 2013
Why Cloudiway Was Selected
Cloudiway's expertise in cloud development and messaging systems made them the ideal partner
Cloudiway developed a custom solution specifically for IPSEN's requirements
Delta synchronization ensured data was continuously updated without downtime
Permission mapping from Google Drive to OneDrive preserved collaboration access
Single platform managed all data types in one unified migration project
Calendar coexistence maintained scheduling functionality during transition
Migration Success
A seamless transition that set the standard for enterprise cloud migrations
Zero Downtime
Complete availability of messaging throughout migration
100% Data Integrity
All emails, files, and permissions migrated without loss
Seamless Transition
Migration was a 'non-event' for employees
Industry First
First ISV solution for Google Drives to OneDrive migration
Migration has been a non-event for Ipsen employees, which was saluted by the governance. The GSuite to O365 transition was seamless and with complete availability of the messaging system and without any disruption for Ipsen users. The migration tools worked just as expected, and we are now enjoying our Office 365 environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the IPSEN migration case study
How did IPSEN migrate from GSuite to Office 365?
IPSEN partnered with Cloudiway and VNext to migrate 5,800 users and 17TB of data from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. Cloudiway developed a custom solution that enabled delta synchronization, permission preservation, and calendar coexistence, ensuring zero downtime throughout the migration process.
How long did the IPSEN migration take?
The IPSEN migration project was executed in 2013 with careful planning to ensure business continuity across 40+ countries. The migration was completed with zero downtime, meaning employees could continue working normally throughout the entire process.
What data was migrated in the IPSEN case study?
The migration included email mailboxes, Google Drive files to OneDrive (17TB), calendars (personal and shared), contacts, and meeting room resources. All permissions and folder structures were preserved during the migration.
Why was this migration significant?
The IPSEN migration was the first of its kind in the world in 2013. At that time, no solution existed for migrating Google Drives to OneDrive with permission preservation. Cloudiway developed the solution specifically for this project, becoming the first ISV to offer this capability.
Was there any data loss during the IPSEN migration?
No, there was zero data loss during the IPSEN migration. Cloudiway's solution ensured 100% data integrity with all emails, files, calendars, and permissions migrated successfully. The migration was described as a 'non-event' by IPSEN employees.
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