Sequoia Technology Group

Migration usually takes 2 to 4 weeks for small businesses, 6 to 12 weeks for mid-sized, and 3 to 6 months for enterprises. Legacy systems, data size, and compliance impact timelines. Planning matters most.

Most holdups trace back to four things: permits for electrical and HVAC work (two to four weeks), hardware lead times (four to twelve weeks for custom builds), configuration in undocumented networks, and testing. Starting permits and procurement early keeps the go-live date on track.

Ask whether you get a dedicated technician or a shared help desk, what the on-site response time is, and how they handle HIPAA or CCPA compliance. Confirm pricing scope, industry experience, and 24/7 monitoring before signing.