Business continuity
Stay reachable when your email goes down
Microsoft 365, Google and every other platform has outages. Your clients don't care whose server failed. They care whether you picked up. Find out how ready you are in 2 minutes.
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How outage-ready is your business?
Answer 10 quick questions. You'll get a score out of 10 and the three fixes that matter most for you.
Outages aren't rare anymore
When your main platform fails, it's not just email. Calendars, video calls, shared files and the logins tied to them can all go with it. Businesses that keep working have one thing in common: a plan they set up before they needed it.
Two ways to protect your business
Stay and add a backup
For most businesses, this is the right first step. Keep your current platform and add a second way to be reached, ready-made messages and alerts that fire on their own.
See the backup plan checklistMove platforms
If outages are one of several reasons you're unhappy, moving to Google Workspace (or another platform) may make sense. We plan it so no mail is lost and your clients notice nothing.
See the migration checklistHonest note: every platform has outages, Google included. Moving reduces your dependence on one provider. A backup plan is what keeps you reachable.
Not sure which path fits your business? Ask us in a free 20-minute review
Your email outage backup plan
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01Set up a second way to be reached
02Keep your contacts outside your inbox
03Protect the mail itself
04Decide who does what
05Automate the alarm
06After an outage
During an outage: the first hour
- First 5 minutes: Confirm it's the provider and not just you (status page, Downdetector, a colleague).
- First 15 minutes: Declare the outage, move the team to the fallback chat, switch on the website banner.
- First 30 minutes: Send the client notice to active clients and anyone you're mid-deal with.
- First hour: Log every request in your CRM or a shared sheet. Move urgent calls to phone.
- When service returns: Check delayed mail, clear the log, send a short “we're back” note.
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Moving from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace
The same steps apply if you're moving to another provider, such as Zoho Workplace. Only the tool names change. Progress is saved in this browser.
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Phase 0Decide if migrating is right for you
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Phase 1Take inventory
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Phase 2Set up Google Workspace
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Phase 3Choose the migration tool
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| Tool | Best for | What it moves |
|---|---|---|
| Data import (Admin console) | Most businesses | Exchange Online mail, calendar and contacts; OneDrive files. Google says up to five times faster, at no extra tool cost. |
| Data Migration Service | Small teams, simple needs | Email, calendar and contacts |
| Google Workspace Migrate | Large or complex setups | Exchange plus SharePoint and file data |
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Phase 5Cutover
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Phase 6Check everything
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Common mistakes
- Switching MX records before the data has been pre-staged
- Forgetting the apps that log in with Microsoft accounts
- Skipping DKIM and DMARC, which pushes your mail into spam
- Cancelling Microsoft 365 before the move is verified
- Treating it as an IT task only. Your people need to know what's changing.
Tool names and features change often. Check Google's current admin documentation before you start. Last reviewed: November 2026.
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Copy-and-paste messages for outage day
Fill in the brackets once, save them somewhere that isn't your email, and you're ready.
Client notice
WhatsApp, SMS or backup email
Hi [Name], a quick heads-up: our email provider is having a global outage, so messages to our usual address may be delayed. Nothing has been lost. For anything urgent, reach us at [phone/WhatsApp] or [backup email]. We'll let you know once things are back to normal.
Website banner
Switch on in minutes
Our email is temporarily affected by a global [Provider] outage. For urgent requests, call or WhatsApp [number] or email [backup address].
Internal team message
Send in the fallback chat
Team: [Provider] is down. Move to [fallback chat] now. [Name] is contacting clients, [Name] is watching the status page. Log every client request in [CRM/sheet] until email is back.
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Get your outage plan in 20 minutes
- Free, 20 minutes, no hard sell
- A short list of your gaps and how to fix them
- Replies within one working hour
Want it done for you?
My teams set up and run the systems that keep businesses reachable, whatever their platform does.
Outage Readiness Review
A 20-minute call. We look at your setup and send you a short list of gaps and how to fix them.
Talk to usBackup Plan Setup
Backup email channel, client and team message templates, status alerts and automations, plus a team briefing.
Talk to usPlatform Migration
From Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace or another platform: inventory, setup, data migration, cutover, checks, training and a week of support.
Talk to usStandby Support Team
Virtual assistants and support staff who switch channels and keep client communication running during outages.
Talk to usFrequently asked questions
Does Google Workspace go down too?
Yes. Every cloud platform has outages, including Google. Moving platforms reduces your dependence on one provider, but a backup plan is what keeps you reachable when any platform fails.
Do I need to leave Microsoft 365?
No. For most businesses, adding a backup plan is the better first step. We only recommend migrating if outages are one of several reasons you're unhappy with your current platform.
Will we lose any email if we migrate?
Not if it's planned properly. We copy your mail and files while Microsoft 365 is still live, switch over in a quiet window, then run a final pass to catch anything that arrived during the switch. Your Microsoft account stays active until everything is checked.
How long does a migration take?
It depends on how many users you have and how much data. Google's planning tool gives a timeline estimate, and we share a clear plan before anything starts.
What does it cost?
Google's migration tools are free. You pay for your Google Workspace seats and, if you want us to run it, our service. We quote after the free review call, once we know your setup.
How quickly can you set up a backup plan?
The basics, like a second channel, message templates and alerts, can usually be in place within days. We'll confirm timing on the call.
Do you work with businesses outside India?
Yes. We work with businesses in the US, UK, Australia, Europe and elsewhere, across time zones.
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Book your free 20-minute review
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Notes and sources
Outage details are from news reports published 12–13 November 2026. Platform features change often; this page was last reviewed in November 2026.
- Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/microsoft-outlook-down-not-working-incident-server-12707459
- ABC News: https://abcnews.com/US/outlook-down-microsoft-outage-reported-mail/story?id=138088203
- CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/12/business/live-news/microsoft-global-outage-intl-hnk
- Yahoo Tech: https://tech.yahoo.com/general/breaking-news/article/microsoft-outlook-and-other-services-down-company-says-its-investigating-195506472.html
- TechRadar (January 2026 outage): https://www.techradar.com/news/live/microsoft-outlook-365-outage-january-22-2026
- Google Workspace Updates (data import): https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/04/introducing-data-import-easier-faster-and-higher-fidelity-migration-to-Google-Workspace-at-no-additional-tool-cost.html