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Our services
Seven Microsoft practices, one team.
Seven practices covering the entire modern Microsoft portfolio — from productivity to cybersecurity, from cloud to AI, all the way to Law 25 compliance.
15 Microsoft technologies we deploy.
The technologies we deploy every day, from the desktop to the cloud, from data to generative AI. Select one to see the matching practice.
Microsoft 365
Modern Work
Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive — in the cloud and hybrid. Migrations, deployments and adoption programs that truly change the way people work.
- Exchange / SharePoint / OneDrive migration
- Teams Phone and collaboration rollout
- On-premise and hybrid environments (Exchange, SharePoint)
- Adoption programs and change management
- Microsoft 365 governance
Real example
Tenant-to-tenant migration of 4,000 users for a major Canadian construction player.
Azure
Cloud & Infrastructure
Azure architecture, migration and optimization. From on-prem servers to cloud-native infrastructure, while your business keeps running.
- Server and application migration
- On-premise and hybrid management (Active Directory, SCCM)
- FinOps and cloud cost optimization
- High availability and disaster recovery
Real example
Assessment and migration architecture of a 200-server data center to Azure for a major Quebec city.
Defender, Purview, io4 SOC
Cybersecurity
Protection, detection, response. Microsoft Defender, Purview and io4 SOC to stay ahead of threats and compliance requirements.
- ISO 27001, Law 25 compliance
- Security audits and penetration testing
- Identity and access management (Entra ID)
Real example
Launch of a 24/7 managed SOC for a Quebec mining SMB.
Copilot, Power Platform, Azure OpenAI
Automation & AI
Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform and Azure OpenAI. From strategy to implementation, with governance from day one.
- AI / Copilot strategy and scoping
- Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout
- Custom agents (Copilot Studio)
- Tailored Azure OpenAI solutions
Real example
Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout to 350 users at a financial firm.
Purview, Fabric
Data & Governance
Purview, Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. Reliable, accessible, governed data — the foundation of any serious AI initiative.
- Data governance and classification
- AI governance framework
- Power BI dashboards
- Microsoft Fabric data architecture
Real example
Microsoft Fabric architecture for a Quebec marine-transformation company.
io4 360, prepaid hours, support
Managed Services & Support
The io4 360 contract: prepaid hours, a whole team of experts, proactive follow-up. A partner by your side all year.
- Prepaid hours with weekly follow-up
- A whole expert team for your account
- Microsoft 365 and Azure support
- Multi-expertise: architecture, dev, security, cloud
Real example
Year-round io4 360 support for a growing Quebec manufacturer.
Assessment, implementation, audit
Law 25 Compliance
Québec Law 25 compliance: gap assessment, action plan, and Microsoft Purview and Defender rollout — delivered by a local partner who knows the requirements inside out.
- Law 25 compliance gap assessment
- Policies, registers, PIAs, Privacy Officer (RPRP)
- Data mapping + Canadian hosting
- Ready-to-sign CAI breach-notification templates
Real example
Full compliance in 8 weeks for an 80-seat professional firm.
Six steps to deliver on time and on budget.
A proven approach across 500+ projects. The rigor of a large firm, with the agility of a close-knit team.
See the full methodologyAssessment & analysis
We audit your environment, map your needs and identify risks and quick wins.
Planning
A clear roadmap: scope, timeline, milestones and success criteria, agreed with you.
Configuration
We build and configure the solution in a controlled environment, by the book.
Deployment
Rollout in waves, while your teams keep working.
Training & adoption
Hands-on training and change management so your teams actually use the tools.
Documentation
Complete handover: documentation, runbooks and a clear picture of what was done.
Latest articles
Microsoft 365, Copilot, Azure, Law 25 and cybersecurity — hands-on field insights.
AI & Copilot
Copilot readiness audit: what we found before the first licence
Before buying Copilot licences, an organization had its environment audited. Most staff could not use it yet, and data exposure was concentrated in a single site.
Modern Work
Targeted Release retires from Microsoft 365 in January 2027: Frontier, Standard or Deferred?
Microsoft retires Targeted Release in January 2027 and freezes assignments in November 2026. Without configuring Frontier, Standard and Deferred release, your pilot users lose their early access.
Cybersecurity
Entra Connect Sync: without an upgrade, synchronization stops on April 7, 2027
Microsoft moved the deadline from September 30, 2026 to April 7, 2027, but raised the bar: version 2.6.84.0 at minimum and application-based authentication, or synchronization stops. What changes under the hood, how to check your servers, and when the guided migration to Cloud Sync is the right exit.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about our services.
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Yes, on both. Many organizations keep an Active Directory, an Exchange or a SharePoint on site, often for good reasons. io4 works on those environments as well as on Azure, and on the hybrid architectures that connect the two.
Yes. Most engagements start with a single practice, usually security or Modern Work. When the project grows into a second subject, you keep the same contact and the same team.
See the 6-step methodologyTwo models. Fixed-scope projects with a price agreed up front. Or the io4 360 bank of hours, from about CAD 2,500 a month, which gives you the whole team for a known budget. The base rate is CAD 190/h, with volume discounts.
Size a bank of hoursOn Microsoft Azure, in the Canada Central (Toronto) and Canada East (Québec) regions by default for Canadian clients, and in the France region for European clients. This hosting simplifies both Law 25 and GDPR compliance.
With it, in the vast majority of engagements. io4 brings the Microsoft depth (architecture, security, Azure, Copilot), which we keep current at all times. Tier-1 support and day-to-day operations usually stay with you or with an MSP.
An initial assessment takes one to two weeks. Hardening Microsoft 365 produces measurable Secure Score gains within 30 days. A Law 25 compliance program runs four to eight weeks. A Copilot pilot, four weeks.
30 minutes to frame what matters.
A direct conversation with one of our experts: free, focused and practical. You leave with a clear, reasoned perspective on your situation.
