Microsoft 365 Consulting
Enhance collaboration, streamline operations and maximize ROI with expert Microsoft 365 consulting services.
By the Numbers
reduction in deposition transcription time for a state law enforcement agency, using SPARK Transcriber built on Azure Cognitive Services and SharePoint Premium.
saved by a self-service quoting portal, using a Power Apps rules engine paired with Azure-hosted infrastructure.
saved per year on records retention for a medical licensing company, using Microsoft Syntex and Azure AI Search.
Sound Familiar?
You’re Paying For Microsoft 365, But Can’t See What You’re Getting
You may be spending six figures on Microsoft 365 licenses without knowing which tools people actually use, which licenses fit each role, or where inactive seats are adding unnecessary cost.
Your Microsoft 365 Setup Has Gaps
You’ve moved to Microsoft 365, but default security settings are still in place. Teams and SharePoint don’t have clear ownership or lifecycle rules, and users may still rely on old workarounds because they weren’t trained on the new tools.
You’re Not Sure Your Tenant Meets Compliance Requirements
HIPAA, FINRA, GDPR, and other industry requirements affect how you manage access, retention, sharing, and sensitive data. You need to know whether your Microsoft 365 environment is set up to support those requirements.
Why Sparkhound for Your Next Microsoft 365 Initiative
One Team From Planning Through Ongoing Support
Sparkhound can help with the full lifecycle of your Microsoft 365 environment: assessing what you have, planning the work, migrating data, configuring the tenant, improving security, setting governance rules, and supporting your team after launch.
Experience With Complex And Regulated Environments
We’ve worked with organizations where access, retention, security, and data sharing need to be handled carefully. We’ll help you make practical configuration decisions that reflect how your organization works and what it needs to protect.
Microsoft Expertise Beyond The Initial Rollout
Microsoft 365 doesn’t operate on its own. Sparkhound can connect your Microsoft 365 environment to Azure, Power Platform automation, data governance, security controls, and Copilot planning, so you can solve the issue in front of you without bringing in another vendor.
How We Help
Microsoft 365 Migration
Plan migrations from legacy platforms or another tenant using staged or cutover approaches that limit downtime and protect data.
Tenant Security Hardening
Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels, DLP and blocked legacy authentication protocols.
Teams Governance and Lifecycle Management
Naming conventions, expiration policies and ownership requirements that stop Teams sprawl before it starts.
SharePoint Modern Intranet Architecture
Hub-based site structure and metadata-driven information architecture organizes information so people can find it.
License Audit and Optimization
Review E1, E3 and E5 tiers and reclaim inactive seats.
M&A and Divestiture Tenant Consolidation
We optimize tenants and communication paths during a merger or divestiture.
Power Platform Automation Integrated With M365
Power Automate and Power Apps for line-of-business workflows, built on top of the M365 environment you already run.
Copilot Readiness Assessment
Evaluate governance and data hygiene before a Copilot rollout.
Consulting Services for Your Microsoft Tech Stack
How We Work
Step 1: Assess the Environment
Review licenses, security settings, data, governance, integrations, and compliance requirements before recommending changes.
Step 2: Build a Practical Roadmap
Prioritize the work, define the target environment, and create a phased plan based on business impact, not just available Microsoft features.
Step 3: Pilot and Prepare Users
Validate major changes with a focused user group, document new processes, and equip internal champions before broader deployment.
Step 4: Optimize After Launch
Keep the environment secure, governed, adopted and aligned to actual license use as your organization changes.
What Our Clients Say
We needed a flexible partner who could respond and adapt to our needs. Sparkhound has exceeded our expectations every step of the way.
Eric Abrams, IT Manager, Noble Energy
Case Studies
Trimming the Fat
A global general contractor consolidated Okta and Webex into the Microsoft stack, migrating data to M365 while addressing security and compliance requirements first.
Read the full case studyM365 change management and support
A global restaurant management company with 1,600 locations across 29 countries drove user adoption through structured change management, adoption campaigns and tailored post-migration support while migrating off legacy systems.
Read the full case studyReady to Get More From the Microsoft Tools You Already Own?
Book a Call With a Microsoft 365 ExpertFrequently Asked Questions About Microsoft 365 Consulting
What Is Microsoft 365 Consulting?
Microsoft 365 consulting helps organizations plan, configure, secure, migrate, govern, and improve their Microsoft 365 environment. It can include Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Power Platform, and Copilot readiness.
What Does a Microsoft 365 Consultant Do?
A Microsoft 365 consultant assesses your current environment and helps improve how it is configured, secured, governed, and used. Typical work includes migration planning, license audits, tenant security hardening, Teams and SharePoint governance, user adoption, and ongoing optimization.
What Is The Difference Between Microsoft 365 Consulting and a Managed Service Provider?
Microsoft 365 consulting focuses on projects and improvements within your Microsoft 365 tenant, such as migration, security, governance, and license optimization. A managed service provider handles ongoing IT operations, such as help desk support, device management, infrastructure monitoring, and routine maintenance.
How Do I Know If We’re Using Microsoft 365 Licenses Effectively?
Run a Microsoft 365 license audit that compares assigned licenses with actual user needs and feature usage. The audit can identify inactive accounts, users assigned to the wrong E1, E3, or E5 license tier, and security or productivity features you already own but are not using.
What Security Settings Should a Microsoft 365 Tenant Have?
Most Microsoft 365 tenants need multifactor authentication, Conditional Access policies, blocked legacy authentication, role-based access controls, secure external sharing settings, audit logging, data loss prevention policies, and sensitivity labels. The right configuration depends on your risk profile, industry requirements, Microsoft 365 licenses, and how employees access company data.
How Long Does a Microsoft 365 Migration Take?
A Microsoft 365 migration usually takes several weeks to several months. The timeline depends on user count, mailbox and file volume, legacy systems, third-party integrations, data cleanup needs, security requirements, and whether you are moving or consolidating tenants.
Can A Microsoft 365 Consultant Help After a Migration Is Finished?
A Microsoft 365 consultant can improve an existing tenant after migration by fixing security gaps, cleaning up unused licenses, organizing Teams and SharePoint, improving adoption, and preparing the environment for Microsoft Copilot.
What Should I Look for in a Microsoft 365 Consulting Partner?
Look for a consulting partner with current Microsoft credentials, relevant migration and security experience, a clear approach to governance and adoption, and a plan for support after launch. Ask whether the partner can assess your environment before scoping the work and whether the delivery team will be involved.
Does Microsoft 365 Support HIPAA, FINRA or GDPR Compliance?
Microsoft 365 can support HIPAA, FINRA, GDPR, and other compliance programs when it is configured and managed appropriately. Compliance still depends on your organization’s policies, licenses, data practices, and controls, not Microsoft 365 alone.