The smarter move for modern work
Planning to move from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365? You’re in the right place. Whether you know it as G Suite, Google Workspace, or Gmail for Business, more organizations in the Philippines are making the shift to Microsoft 365 for stronger security, enhanced collaboration, and new AI-powered tools like Copilot. With Tech One Philippines, your migration is not only seamless—it’s aligned with your business goals.
A 2024 McKinsey study found that employees spend up to 1.8 hours a day searching for information across disconnected apps. Organizations using platforms like Microsoft 365 report a 25% boost in collaboration and save up to 40% more time with built-in AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
Switching to Microsoft 365 isn’t just about preference—it’s about getting more out of your tools. Here’s a side-by-side look at the key differences:
| Capability | Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
|
Offline Desktop Apps |
Full desktop apps included for Word, Excel, Outlook, and more |
Web-only, no offline desktop apps |
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AI Assistant |
Copilot built into Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams |
Gemini AI in Docs/Sheets is limited, with fewer supported apps |
|
Email Security |
Advanced protection with Exchange Online Protection and Defender |
Basic Gmail filtering |
|
Compliance Coverage |
Includes ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, FedRAMP High, and more |
Limited to fewer certifications |
|
Storage per User |
1 TB OneDrive, with option to expand |
30 GB to 5 TB, depending on plan |
|
Analytics & BI |
Power BI included (pro and embedded options) |
Looker Studio (lite) only; Looker add-on costs extra |
|
License Flexibility |
From Business Basic to E5, with security and compliance add-ons |
Modular add-ons from Starter to Enterprise |
(Microsoft 365 plans shown are based on Business Standard and E3 equivalents.)
Microsoft 365 delivers advanced, enterprise-grade security with built-in threat protection, compliance tools, and endpoint security powered by Microsoft Defender for Business. In contrast, Google Workspace relies on more basic, often third-party security features. Here’s a closer look at how the two platforms compare:
| Security Area | Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
Zero-Trust Architecture |
Built-in |
Third-party integrations required |
Threat Signals Blocked per Day |
600 million+ cyber-attacks mitigated (blogs.microsoft.com) |
Not publicly disclosed |
Credential-Based Breach Exposure |
99% of identity attacks stopped by Microsoft’s AI-driven defence (microsoft.com) |
37% of 2024 breaches exploited Google credentials (pythian.com) |
Compliance Library |
1,000+ controls, 400+ templates |
Smaller template set, fewer industry mappings |
Ransomware Mitigation |
3× decrease in ransom-stage attacks year-over-year (microsoft.com) |
No comparable public metric |
Information Protection & Encryption |
Always-on encryption, sensitivity labels |
Less flexible encryption |
Data Loss Prevention |
Built-in Purview DLP, sensitivity labels |
Requires Enterprise Plus & add-ons |
Microsoft Copilot is your AI assistant built directly into Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and more. Unlike Google’s Gemini, which only works in select apps, Copilot is deeply integrated across your Microsoft 365 environment to help you get more done with less effort.
Here’s how it transforms your workflow:
With Microsoft 365 Copilot, every team member gets a smarter way to work.
AI and full desktop apps help your team create, communicate, and deliver faster.
Protect against threats and meet compliance requirements with built-in security features.
Eliminate the need for separate tools like Slack, Zoom, and Box with a single license.
Start small and grow easily with flexible plans from Business to Enterprise.
Stay ahead with early access to innovations like Microsoft Mesh for hybrid collaboration.
Switching from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 doesn’t have to be complicated. At Tech One Philippines, we offer a zero-downtime migration that ensures:
Whether you need to migrate email from Google Workspace to Office 365 or conduct a full GSuite to Microsoft 365 migration, we handle it end-to-end.
With over a decade of experience in digital transformation, Tech One Philippines has:
Most small-to-mid organizations (50–500 users) complete within 2–4 weeks, including planning, pilot, and full cut-over. At Tech One Global, our proven methodology keeps downtime near zero and lets your people stay productive throughout.
Yes. Tech One Global uses secure, enterprise-grade tools to migrate mail, contacts, Drive files (with sharing permissions), and Calendar events intact—including colour coding and recurring meetings—so nothing gets left behind.
Absolutely. A staged migration keeps both environments live so teams can switch when ready, minimizing disruption while migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. Tech One Global can set up a staged environment where both platforms run side-by-side.
Exchange Online Protection and Microsoft Defender block phishing, spoofing, and malware at enterprise scale, with AI models tuned by 600 million daily threat signals. Tech One Global will help configure and set up your security parameters during the move.
Licensing is per-user; migration services vary by data volume and complexity. Contact Tech One Global for a tailored quote—many clients recoup costs within the first year via tool consolidation.
No. Your existing company domain (e.g., @example.com) moves seamlessly to Microsoft 365; users keep their familiar addresses. Tech One Global handles the DNS cut-over.
Tech One Global is a trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner with deep expertise in Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migrations. With 700+ successful migrations across the South Asia and ASEAN region, a proven methodology, and a commitment to zero unplanned downtime, we are your end-to-end migration partner—from strategy to support.
Book your free migration assessment today and let Tech One Philippines help you modernize operations, strengthen security, and empower your teams with Microsoft 365.
