Customer case: Modernizing the IT infrastructure at Ahoy Rotterdam
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Suradj Bajaj migrated approximately 200 devices at Ahoy Rotterdam, a leading event venue in Rotterdam, from Office 2019 to Office 365. OneDrive and SharePoint were integrated and all files from the existing file server were moved to SharePoint Online. The clients were configured with Microsoft Entra hybrid join (formerly Hybrid Azure AD Join) and enrolled in Microsoft Intune, where Conditional Access policies secure access to business-critical data. The project started with a risk inventory and was completed without notable problems or disruption to day-to-day work. The result is a modern, centrally managed and secure workplace for Ahoy Rotterdam's employees.
Ahoy Rotterdam is a leading event complex in the Netherlands, hosting numerous large events and trade fairs every year. To modernize the IT infrastructure and better respond to the organization's needs, the decision was made to move from Office 2019 to Office 365.
With a growing need for flexible workplaces and secure data storage, Ahoy Rotterdam needed a reliable and efficient solution to optimize its IT environment. The challenge consisted of migrating approximately 200 devices to Office 365, integrating OneDrive and SharePoint, and moving all files from the existing file server to SharePoint Online. In addition, it was essential to ensure that all devices could be managed securely and centrally through Intune, and that a smooth transition to a hybrid Microsoft Entra ID environment (formerly Azure AD) was achieved.
For this extensive project, an approach was chosen that made optimal use of my experience and knowledge of Microsoft technologies. The migration process started with thorough planning and preparation, making sure all possible risks and complications were mapped out in advance. Next, the migration of the 200 devices to Office 365 was carried out, including the integration of OneDrive and SharePoint. The data from the file server was successfully migrated to SharePoint Online, and all clients were configured with Microsoft Entra hybrid join (formerly Hybrid Azure AD Join). The devices were enrolled in Intune, where the Conditional Access (CA) policies were carefully configured to safeguard security and access to business-critical data.
The migration was completed without any notable issues, and Ahoy Rotterdam now has a modern, flexible and secure IT infrastructure that is ready for the future. The smooth transition allowed Ahoy Rotterdam's employees to work quickly and efficiently, without disruptions to their daily activities. Thanks to my involvement and dedication throughout the entire project — before, during and after the implementation — the client was very satisfied with the end result.
