Managed Cloud Services

Is IT cloud infrastructure a barrier to your growth?

It's time to transform your IT foundation from a liability into a strategic asset. Many businesses find their growth is limited by their current technology setup, which can be enhanced with various applications in the cloud.

About us

We know the challenges you might face with cloud infrastructure.

Migrating to the cloud is complicated.

Facing a daunting cloud migration project without sufficient in-house expertise.

On-site data is a time bomb.

Concerns about data security, compliance, and disaster recovery.

Disparate services are costly.

Difficulty managing and optimizing costs across multiple cloud services.

Comprehensive cloud & infrastructure solutions.

As your dedicated IT partner, we offer a full spectrum of managed cloud and infrastructure services, guided by a strategic roadmap tailored to your business. Our expertise in platforms like Microsoft 365 and Azure, combined with a focus on security and cost optimization, ensures you get a solution that is a perfect fit for your business needs.

Key service offerings include:

Public Cloud Services (Microsoft 365 & Azure)

We provide expert planning, deployment, implementation, and ongoing management for Microsoft's powerful public cloud platforms. Our services help you optimize resources, reduce operational overhead, and ensure security.

Private Cloud & Colocation Services

Secure your critical systems in premium Canadian data centers. Our private cloud solutions offer robust physical and virtual security with scalable resources available on a dedicated or on-demand basis.

Managed Infrastructure & IaaS

We offer comprehensive management of your on-premise or cloud-based infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networks. This includes server patching and monitoring by your dedicated POD.

Cloud & Data Migration Services

Our team expertly manages cloud and data migrations, including complex server and application workload transfers, ensuring minimal downtime and complete data integrity.

The 4-Step Process

Our proven journey to your optimized cloud & infrastructure.

We follow a structured, four-step process to design, implement, and manage your ideal cloud and infrastructure solution, ensuring a smooth transformation that is aligned with your business objectives.

STEP 1

Cloud & Infrastructure Assessment

We start with a thorough assessment of your current environment, business needs, and goals to determine the optimal cloud and infrastructure strategy for your IT roadmap.

STEP 2

Custom Solution Design

Our experts design a tailored solution—whether public, private, or hybrid cloud—with a focus on cost-effectiveness, security, and scalability.

STEP 3

Seamless Migration & Implementation

We manage the entire migration and implementation process with the goal of minimal disruption and data loss.

STEP 4

Ongoing Management & Optimization

As part of your all-inclusive partnership, we provide proactive management, 24/7 support from our PEI-based desk, performance monitoring, and cost optimization.

Why choose Starport?

Solution partners in network.

Client satisfaction (CSAT).

Managed clients.

Years in business.

Business VoIP & Unified Communications FAQ

Managed cloud services mean a third-party IT partner handles the planning, migration, management, security, and optimization of your cloud infrastructure on your behalf. Starport's managed cloud services include Microsoft 365 and Azure management, private cloud and colocation solutions in Canadian data centres, managed infrastructure (IaaS), and cloud and data migration services backed by 24/7 support from a dedicated Canadian-based team.

Yes. Starport has deep expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure, providing planning, deployment, implementation, and ongoing management for both platforms. This includes resource optimization, security configuration, cost management, and proactive monitoring, so your Microsoft cloud environment is always performing at its best.

Yes. Starport manages complete cloud and data migration projects, including complex server and application workload transfers. Our team handles the end-to-end process with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring complete data integrity, making the transition as smooth and low-risk as possible for your business.

Public cloud (like Microsoft Azure or Microsoft 365) uses shared infrastructure managed by a major provider, offering scalability and cost efficiency. Private cloud uses dedicated infrastructure hosted in a secure data centre, providing greater control and security. Hybrid cloud combines both. Starport assesses your specific needs and designs the right model or combination for your business.

Yes. Starport's private cloud and colocation services are hosted in premium Canadian data centres, ensuring your data remains within Canada. This is particularly important for businesses with regulatory, compliance, or data residency requirements. Public cloud options through Microsoft Azure also offer Canadian data centre regions.

Starport's managed cloud services include ongoing cost optimization as part of your all-inclusive partnership. Our team monitors your cloud usage, identifies underutilized resources, and adjusts configurations to eliminate waste, turning cloud spend from a growing, unpredictable cost into a managed and optimized line item in your budget.

All managed cloud clients receive 24/7 monitoring and support from Starport's PEI-based support desk, proactive server patching, performance monitoring, and regular strategic reviews. As part of an all-inclusive partnership, you won't receive surprise invoices for routine support.