A smooth migration
Data migrated from CitNOW's old setup into a new SharePoint intranet and document management system, so dispersed teams can find and co-author work.
ShareGate migration
SharePoint migrations with ShareGate.
We use ShareGate to move SharePoint sites, documents, permissions and metadata to Microsoft 365, with pre-migration reports that pick up broken permissions and unsupported file types before anything moves. It handles tenant to tenant, on-premises to cloud and moves within the same tenant.
What we do
ShareGate and the migrations we run with it.
ShareGate is one of several migration tools we use, chosen where a project needs granular permission mapping, large-scale content transfer or a move from SharePoint Server to SharePoint Online. For straightforward file share moves, Microsoft's free SharePoint Migration Tool often does the job.
SharePoint migration
Our SharePoint migration services, including a comparison of ShareGate and SPMT.
SharePoint Server end of support
Plan your move off SharePoint Server 2016 and 2019 before support ends in 2026.
Intranet migration
Moving your intranet to SharePoint Online, with the content tidied up on the way.
SharePoint governance
Permissions, naming conventions, content lifecycle and compliance, which ShareGate helps you keep in check.
SharePoint knowledge management
A structured, searchable knowledge base built on SharePoint.
SharePoint intranets
Design, build and launch a SharePoint intranet once your content has moved.
50+
ShareGate-powered migrations completed by our consultants
3 scenarios
tenant to tenant, on-premises to cloud and within the same tenant
20+ years
of SharePoint and Microsoft experience
How we work
How a ShareGate migration works.
01
Scope
We confirm whether ShareGate or SPMT fits your migration and plan the move around your content, permissions and timescales.
02
Analyse
ShareGate's inventory and pre-migration reports identify issues such as broken permissions and unsupported file types so they are resolved early.
03
Migrate
We move content, permissions and metadata, running incremental passes where needed to keep downtime low.
04
Validate
We check what has come across against the reports and fix anything that did not move cleanly.
05
Govern
After the move we can use ShareGate to reorganise content, apply bulk permission and metadata changes and monitor external sharing.
Client feedback
What it is like to work with us.
“The migration went very smoothly, and our new intranet ensures our data is secure and easily accessible.”
“ThinkShare were a delight to work with and supported us every step of the way with great client service and strong technical expertise.”
Case studies
Case studies we have delivered.
Read the CitNOW case study
File server to SharePoint
Praxis moved from a file server to Teams and SharePoint, with data cleansed and reorganised into a Team per business function.
Off SharePoint 2016
Shelter moved from a 2016 SharePoint intranet to modern SharePoint, with retention labels and policies applied.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What is ShareGate?
A migration and management tool for Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. It moves content, permissions and metadata between SharePoint environments, manages Microsoft Teams and monitors tenant security without scripting.
How does ThinkShare use ShareGate?
As one of several migration tools, chosen where a project needs granular permission mapping, large-scale content transfer or a move from SharePoint Server to SharePoint Online. Our consultants have completed over 50 ShareGate-powered migrations.
ShareGate or SPMT: which should we use?
Microsoft's free SharePoint Migration Tool handles straightforward file share migrations well. ShareGate earns its licence on complex migrations involving SharePoint Server customisations, granular permission mapping, incremental runs and detailed pre-migration reporting, and we advise on which fits during scoping.
Talk to our migration team.
Tell us what you are working on and we will come back to you within one working day to arrange a call.