Optimise Business Productivity with Expert Microsoft 365 Management
Out of the box, Microsoft 365 is wide open. We harden the tenant, lock down identity, deploy device management to every device, and govern Teams and SharePoint before they sprawl. Then we manage it month over month.
Everything you need, none of the upsell.
Real deliverables, with the boundaries written down. So you know what you're paying for and what counts as extra.
Secure baseline applied.
Conditional Access, MFA, legacy auth blocked, secure score reviewed. Documented and reviewed quarterly.
Every device compliant.
Autopilot enrolment for new laptops. App protection on phones. Compliance policies enforced by Conditional Access.
Stop overpaying.
Most M365 estates are 15 to 25% over-licensed. We audit assignments quarterly and right-size with you.
Teams and SharePoint, controlled.
Naming conventions, lifecycle policies, sensitivity labels, retention. Before the sprawl owns you.
The order we work in.
A clear sequence so you can budget time, money, and risk against the work.
Audit.
Current secure score, license usage, conditional access posture, and sharing exposure. Documented before we change anything.
Harden.
Baseline policies applied with rollback documented. MFA for everyone. Legacy protocols blocked.
Enroll.
device management rolled out to laptops via Autopilot. App protection on phones via MAM. No third-party MDM needed.
Manage.
Quarterly tenant review. Monthly license rightsize. Continuous monitoring of identity risk and sharing anomalies.
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Request a Quote Back to Managed ServicesFrequently asked questions
What are managed Microsoft 365 security services in Canada?
Managed Microsoft 365 security services involve the professional oversight of your M365 tenant to protect against cyber threats. Northstar IT provides continuous monitoring, multi-factor authentication setup, and security hardening for businesses in Prince George and beyond. We ensure your security settings align with Canadian compliance standards, protecting your intellectual property and client data from unauthorised access through proactive management and regular audits.
How does Northstar IT handle Microsoft 365 data backup?
While Microsoft provides platform availability, they do not offer full backup for your specific data. Northstar IT implements robust third-party backup solutions for Exchange Online, SharePoint, and OneDrive. This ensures your emails and files are recoverable in the event of accidental deletion, ransomware attacks, or internal data loss. We maintain off-site copies to ensure business continuity for our clients across Western Canada.
Can you help with Microsoft 365 licence management?
Yes, our microsoft 365 management services include comprehensive licence auditing. Many organisations overpay for unused seats or redundant features. We assess your actual usage to ensure you are on the most cost-effective plan, whether it is Business Premium, E3, or E5. Our team handles the onboarding and offboarding of users, ensuring that your costs remain aligned with your headcount.
Is 24/7 helpdesk support included for M365 users?
Northstar IT provides 24/7 helpdesk support as part of our managed service offerings. Whether your team is working in Calgary, Vancouver, or Whitehorse, they can access expert assistance for any M365 application issues. From Outlook troubleshooting to Teams configuration, our Canadian-based support team ensures your employees remain productive regardless of the time or their physical location.