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Cloud ServicesMicrosoft 365. Azure. Cloud Backup.
Cloud Security. Migration. Fully Managed.

Cloud technology runs most NJ, NY & CT businesses — Microsoft 365 for email, Teams, and collaboration; SharePoint and OneDrive for file storage; cloud-based ERP and line-of-business applications; and increasingly, Azure infrastructure for servers and workloads that used to run on-premises. The problem: cloud platforms are not self-managing. Microsoft 365 requires active administration to stay secure, licensed correctly, and backed up — Microsoft doesn't back up your Exchange, SharePoint, or Teams data by default. Azure infrastructure requires right-sizing, cost monitoring, and security configuration to avoid waste and exposure. Gradius delivers fully managed cloud services for NJ, NY & CT businesses — Microsoft 365 administration, cloud backup and disaster recovery, cloud security, Azure infrastructure management, and cloud migrations — as a continuously managed program, not a one-time implementation.

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Microsoft 365 fully administered & secured
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Cloud backup — M365 data backed up by Gradius
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Cloud migration & Azure infrastructure managed
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Fully Managed Cloud Services —
Microsoft 365, Azure & Beyond.
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99.9%
Uptime SLA Target
<15m
Response Time
24/7
NOC & SOC
M365
Fully Managed
Cloud Services — NJ, NY & CT Microsoft 365 — Full Administration & Security Cloud Backup — Exchange, SharePoint & Teams Cloud Security — Conditional Access & Entra ID Cloud Migration — On-Premises to Cloud Azure Infrastructure Management Cloud Cost Optimization M365 Doesn't Back Up Your Data — Gradius Does Flat-Rate Cloud Management — NJ, NY & CT Cloud Services — NJ, NY & CT Microsoft 365 — Full Administration & Security Cloud Backup — Exchange, SharePoint & Teams Cloud Security — Conditional Access & Entra ID Cloud Migration — On-Premises to Cloud Azure Infrastructure Management Cloud Cost Optimization M365 Doesn't Back Up Your Data — Gradius Does Flat-Rate Cloud Management — NJ, NY & CT
99.9%
Uptime SLA
Target
<15m
Avg Help Desk
Response Time
24/7
NOC & SOC
Coverage
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Optimized
The Cloud Services Portfolio

Every Cloud Service Your NJ, NY & CT Business
Needs — Fully Managed, Not Just Deployed

Cloud platforms require active management to stay performant, secure, cost-efficient, and backed up. Here's each cloud service Gradius delivers — not as a one-time implementation, but as a continuously managed program.

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Microsoft 365 Full Administration — More Than Just Email
Microsoft 365 is the operating environment for most NJ, NY & CT businesses — but most organizations use a fraction of what they're paying for, and many don't have it configured securely. Full M365 administration includes: user provisioning and deprovisioning (new employee gets access on day one, departing employee loses it immediately); license management so the organization isn't paying for unused licenses; security configuration including MFA enforcement, conditional access policies, and secure defaults that Microsoft doesn't enable by default; Teams governance to prevent uncontrolled team and channel sprawl; SharePoint structure and permissions management; and compliance configuration for organizations with retention or eDiscovery requirements. Gradius manages the complete Microsoft 365 tenant — so it works correctly, costs what it should, and is secured as it should be.
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Cloud Backup — Microsoft 365 Doesn't Back Up Your Data
This is the most common cloud misconception: Microsoft 365 users assume Microsoft backs up their data. Microsoft's shared responsibility model makes clear that Microsoft maintains platform availability — the responsibility for backing up Exchange mailboxes, SharePoint document libraries, OneDrive files, and Teams data sits with the customer. A deleted email stays deleted after the recycle period. A ransomware attack that encrypts SharePoint data can encrypt the cloud-synced version too. Accidental deletion of SharePoint content can be permanent if retention isn't configured. Gradius deploys and manages dedicated M365 backup that captures Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams data in a separate backup repository — restoring individual items or full mailboxes quickly when the need arises.
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Cloud Security — Conditional Access, Entra ID & Zero Trust
Microsoft 365 and Azure come with powerful security tools — Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), Conditional Access policies, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Purview — but they require expertise to configure correctly and ongoing management to remain effective. Conditional Access policies enforce MFA based on user role, device compliance, location, and risk level. Entra ID governance manages identity lifecycle, access reviews, and privileged identity management. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps monitors cloud application usage and detects anomalous behavior. Gradius configures and manages Microsoft's cloud security tools as part of the M365 administration program — implementing zero trust principles without requiring a dedicated Microsoft security specialist.
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Cloud Migration — On-Premises to Cloud, Planned & Executed
Many NJ, NY & CT businesses are still running workloads on physical servers in a closet or server room that should be in the cloud — aging file servers being replaced by SharePoint, on-premises email servers being migrated to Exchange Online, or physical infrastructure that should be Azure virtual machines. Cloud migration done right requires planning the migration sequence to minimize disruption, managing the data migration to ensure nothing is lost, validating that cloud applications work correctly before decommissioning on-premises systems, and training staff on the new environment. Gradius plans and executes cloud migrations for NJ, NY & CT businesses — from assessment through cutover to post-migration support.
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Azure Infrastructure Management — Cloud Servers, Done Right
Azure virtual machines, managed databases, Azure Active Directory, and cloud-hosted line-of-business applications require ongoing management: right-sizing VMs to avoid overprovisioning costs, patching and maintaining operating systems running in Azure, monitoring performance and availability, and configuring Azure networking and security correctly. Azure is not maintenance-free — it requires the same operational attention that on-premises infrastructure did, just delivered differently. Gradius manages Azure infrastructure for NJ, NY & CT businesses — monitoring availability, managing patching, right-sizing resources, and configuring the networking and security controls that keep cloud infrastructure performing and protected.
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Cloud Cost Optimization — Pay for What You Use, Not What You Provisioned
Cloud costs grow in ways that on-premises costs don't — unused resources accumulate quietly, development environments left running overnight generate unexpected bills, unreviewed Azure subscriptions include services that were deployed and forgotten, and Microsoft 365 license assignments don't automatically follow employee departures. Cloud cost optimization reviews the full cloud spend, identifies unused and underutilized resources, right-sizes Azure VMs and databases to their actual workload, reclaims unused M365 licenses, and establishes cost monitoring that catches unexpected spend before it becomes a surprise at month-end. Gradius conducts cloud cost optimization as part of the ongoing cloud management program — keeping cloud spend aligned with actual business requirements.
All Services

The Complete Managed Cloud Services Program —
Every Cloud Platform, Fully Managed

One partner. One program. Microsoft 365 administration and security, cloud backup, cloud security, cloud migration, Azure infrastructure management, and cloud cost optimization — delivered as a continuously managed program, not a series of one-time projects.

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Managed Cloud Services
Cloud Services — Fully Managed

Complete managed cloud services for NJ, NY & CT businesses — Microsoft 365 full administration (users, licenses, security, Teams, SharePoint), dedicated M365 backup (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams), cloud security (Conditional Access, Entra ID, zero trust), cloud migration, Azure infrastructure management, and cloud cost optimization. Fully managed, flat-rate, continuously optimized.

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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity & SOC

24/7 U.S.-based SOC, endpoint detection & response (EDR), email security, and incident response — stopping threats before they impact your business.

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Cloud
Cloud & Microsoft 365

Fully managed Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud migrations, and virtual desktop — secured, optimized, and supported so your team works seamlessly from anywhere.

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Compliance
Compliance as a Service

HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, PCI DSS, CMMC — ongoing compliance management, risk assessments, and audit-ready documentation so you're never scrambling.

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Networking
Network Management

Managed firewalls, Wi-Fi infrastructure, SD-WAN, and 24/7 NOC monitoring — fast, reliable, and secure networking at every office location.

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AI & Automation
Secure AI as a Service

We identify where your team loses time, then build secure AI agents and automation workflows that give your business measurable hours back every week.

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Communications
VoIP & Business Communications

Cloud VoIP, Microsoft Teams voice, and unified communications — modernize your phone system, cut costs up to 50%, and keep your team connected everywhere.

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Strategy
IT Consulting & vCIO

CIO-level technology roadmaps, vendor management, and budget planning — without the $180K salary. Vendor-neutral. Strategy-first. Built around your goals.

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Infrastructure
Low Voltage & AV Integration

Structured cabling, conference room AV, digital signage, access control, and IP surveillance — designed, installed, and supported under one roof.

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On-Site
On-Site IT Support & Smart Hands

Certified engineers dispatched to your location for equipment installs, hands-on troubleshooting, office moves, and infrastructure upgrades — nationwide coverage.

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Data Center
Remote Hands & Data Center

Certified engineers positioned nationwide for remote hands, smart hands, and data center deployments — available 24/7 with rapid dispatch.

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Partners
Strategic Technology Partners

Partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco, SentinelOne, and more — we source the right technology at the right price and manage vendor relationships on your behalf.

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Is Your Microsoft 365 Backed Up, Secured,
and Optimized — or Just Running?

Most NJ, NY & CT businesses are using Microsoft 365 without backing up their data, without enforcing MFA through Conditional Access, and without reclaiming the licenses they're paying for but not using. Book a free cloud assessment and find out what a fully managed Microsoft 365 environment actually looks like.

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Why NJ, NY & CT Businesses Choose Gradius for Cloud Services

Cloud Is Not Self-Managing. It Requires
Active Administration — That's What We Do.

Many businesses move to cloud platforms expecting them to require less management than on-premises infrastructure. In practice, cloud requires continuous management — M365 security configuration, license governance, backup, Azure cost monitoring, and migration planning. Gradius manages all of it as a continuously active program so cloud platforms perform as they should rather than accumulating security gaps and unnecessary costs.

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Microsoft 365 Deep Expertise — Administration, Security & Compliance
Gradius administers Microsoft 365 tenants with the depth that full administration requires — not just user creation and password resets, but Conditional Access policy design and maintenance, Microsoft Entra ID governance, Exchange Online hybrid scenarios, SharePoint governance and permissions architecture, Teams governance policies, Purview retention and compliance configuration, and Defender for Cloud Apps monitoring. M365 has expanded into a platform that most organizations use at 20% of its capability and 100% of its cost. Gradius closes that gap.
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M365 Backup — The Gap Microsoft Doesn't Fill
Microsoft's shared responsibility model explicitly assigns data backup responsibility to the customer, not to Microsoft. The recycle bin and version history that M365 provides are not backup — they have limited retention periods and don't protect against ransomware sync events, accidental bulk deletions, or malicious insider actions. Gradius deploys dedicated M365 backup solutions that capture Exchange mailboxes, SharePoint document libraries, OneDrive personal storage, and Teams messages in a separate backup repository with configurable retention — enabling point-in-time recovery of individual items, folders, or entire mailboxes.
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Cloud Cost Management — Right-Sized, Right-Priced, No Waste
Cloud spend without active management grows in ways that are invisible until a billing review. Azure VMs provisioned for a project that finished running at enterprise spec. M365 licenses assigned to employees who left six months ago. Storage accounts accumulating data that no one accesses. Development environments left running over weekends. Gradius monitors cloud spend continuously, conducts monthly right-sizing reviews, reclaims unused licenses and resources, and alerts on anomalous spend before it appears on a monthly invoice as an unexplained charge.
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On-Site Cloud Support — NJ, NY & CT When Physical Work Is Required
Cloud management is primarily remote by nature, but physical work is sometimes required — decommissioning on-premises servers after a migration, deploying on-premises components of hybrid environments, and conducting physical audits of server rooms being transitioned to cloud. Gradius is headquartered in Hackensack with U.S.-based engineers covering the full Tri-State area for the physical work that cloud migrations and hybrid environments require.
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99.9%
Uptime SLA
Target
<15m
Avg Response
Time
24/7
NOC, SOC &
Help Desk
30–90
Days to
See Results
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Microsoft 365 Fully Managed — Cloud Backup — Azure Optimized — NJ, NY & CT
Getting Started

From First Call to Full Coverage
in Days — Not Months

No disruption. No lengthy onboarding. A fast, smooth transition to a partner that has your back from day one.

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Free Assessment
A Gradius cloud engineer audits your Microsoft 365 tenant — security configuration, license utilization, backup status, Conditional Access policies, SharePoint and Teams governance — and your Azure infrastructure (resource utilization, cost, security configuration), and gives you an honest picture of what's configured, what's missing, and what it costs to optimize. At no cost, no obligation.
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Custom Proposal
A managed cloud services program covering your specific cloud environment — M365 administration and security hardening, M365 backup deployment, Conditional Access configuration, Azure management if applicable, and cloud cost optimization. Flat-rate, continuously managed, no one-time project billing.
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Smooth Onboarding
Our engineers deploy, configure, and meet your team — typically live within 1–2 weeks without disrupting daily operations.
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Ongoing Partnership
Microsoft 365 continuously administered and secured; M365 data backed up and restorable; cloud costs monitored and optimized monthly; Azure infrastructure maintained and right-sized; and quarterly cloud reviews that assess platform changes, new Microsoft capabilities, and cloud strategy aligned to where the business is heading.
FAQ

Common Questions About
Managed Cloud Services

Gradius managed cloud services include: Microsoft 365 full tenant administration — user provisioning and deprovisioning, license management, security configuration (MFA, Conditional Access, secure defaults), Teams governance, SharePoint structure and permissions, Purview retention configuration; dedicated M365 backup — Exchange mailboxes, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams with point-in-time recovery; cloud security — Conditional Access policies, Microsoft Entra ID governance, Defender for Cloud Apps, zero trust implementation; cloud migration — assessment, planning, data migration, and cutover for on-premises to cloud transitions; Azure infrastructure management — VM management, patching, monitoring, networking and security configuration; and cloud cost optimization — right-sizing, license reclamation, and anomalous spend monitoring.
No — and this is the most important cloud misconception to correct. Microsoft's shared responsibility model explicitly states that data backup is the customer's responsibility, not Microsoft's. Microsoft maintains the availability and infrastructure of the M365 platform — but if an employee's mailbox is deleted, accidentally or maliciously, the data is gone when the recycle period expires. If ransomware syncs through OneDrive and encrypts cloud-stored files, those encrypted files overwrite the clean versions. If a SharePoint site is accidentally deleted, recovery depends on what retention policies were configured. Microsoft provides limited recycle bin and version history functionality, but these are not backup — they have limited retention windows and don't protect against all data loss scenarios. Gradius deploys dedicated M365 backup that captures Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams data in a separate backup repository with configurable retention and point-in-time recovery.
Microsoft 365 comes with powerful security features that are not enabled by default — they require deliberate configuration. MFA: Microsoft provides MFA through Entra ID, but it must be enforced through security defaults or Conditional Access policies; without enforcement, users can bypass MFA. Conditional Access: policies that grant or deny access based on user role, device compliance state, location, and risk level require design and ongoing management. Secure Score: Microsoft's Secure Score identifies hundreds of security configuration improvements; without active management, organizations typically sit at 30–50% of achievable score. Defender for Office 365: advanced email protection features beyond EOP require licensing and configuration. Purview compliance: retention policies, eDiscovery holds, and data loss prevention require configuration to be active. Gradius manages all of these as part of the M365 administration program.
Cloud migration timelines depend on what's being migrated. A Microsoft 365 email migration for a small business (under 50 users) from Google Workspace or on-premises Exchange typically takes 2–4 weeks including assessment, data migration, testing, and cutover. A larger migration with complex on-premises infrastructure, custom applications, and multiple locations can take 2–6 months. SharePoint migrations from on-premises SharePoint or file servers require careful content mapping and can take several weeks to months depending on volume and complexity. Azure server migrations for individual workloads can typically be planned and executed in 1–4 weeks per workload. Gradius conducts a migration assessment that provides a specific timeline and plan for the organization's migration before work begins, so expectations are set before the project starts rather than discovered during it.
No long-term lock-ins. We offer month-to-month and annual agreements. Businesses stay with Gradius cloud services because Microsoft 365 is actually administered and secured rather than just running on defaults, M365 data is backed up and restorable, cloud costs are optimized rather than accumulating waste, and cloud migrations are planned and executed without the disruption that unmanaged migrations create. We earn the renewal every month through performance.
We serve 12+ industries in NJ, NY & CT including healthcare, legal, financial services, construction, manufacturing, real estate, insurance, architecture, professional services, restaurants, nonprofits, and general business — each with specialized compliance and operational expertise built in.
Service Area

Cloud Services Across
NJ, NY & CT

Gradius IT Solutions serves businesses throughout the Tri-State area. Click your city to find dedicated Cloud Services resources for your area.

Free Cloud Assessment — NJ, NY & CT

Microsoft 365 Administered. Data Backed Up.
Cloud Optimized and Secured.

Gradius delivers fully managed cloud services for NJ, NY & CT businesses — Microsoft 365 administration and security, cloud backup, Conditional Access and Entra ID, Azure infrastructure management, cloud migration, and cost optimization. Cloud done right, continuously managed. Book your free cloud assessment today.

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100% U.S.-based team
Results in 30–90 days
Hackensack, NJ based

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