Transfer Metadata from Box to Microsoft 365 to Power Copilot
If you are planning to integrate Microsoft Copilot into your business operations by transferring data from Box to Microsoft 365, migrating all metadata is a must! Why you ask? We have covered all the reasons in this post below:
Role of Metadata in Copilot Adoption in Microsoft 365
Metadata contains rich information about each file and folder, such as sharing permissions, timestamps, versions, external sharing, and more. These information pieces help Copilot understand the context of each file and folder. And the deeper the contextual understanding, the better outputs and insights Copilot can generate.
You can learn more about it in our Copilot Readiness article.
Box Metadata to Migrate to Microsoft 365
Here are the essential metadata to migrate from Box to Microsoft 365 for Copilot adoption as well as seamless business continuity post-migration:
| Metadata Type | Impact on Copilot | Benefit for Business Continuity | Supported by CloudFuze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharing Permissions | Helps Copilot understand file and folder access levels. | Ensures seamless access to shared files and folders post-migration. | Yes |
| Timestamps | Feeds Copilot with time-based information of files and folders, such as created and modified dates and times. | Helps individual users as well as teams to efficiently organize files and folders based on their timestamps. | Yes |
| Versions | Enables Copilot to understand the history of all the previous versions of files. | Helps teams backtrack changes during collaboration on documents. | Yes |
| Hyperlinks | Helps Copilot better understand the referencing of each file. | Supports individual users and their teams to quickly access resources and simplify navigating between other related files. | Yes |
| External Sharing | Helps Copilot understand the context of sharing files and folders with external collaborators. | Enables teams to continue collaborating with external resources, e.g., partners, post-migration. | Yes |
Microsoft 365 Apps to Migrate Box Data To
As part of adopting the entire Microsoft 365 suite as well as integrating Copilot, it is critical to migrate your company’s Box data to all the important Micrsoft 365 apps, including:
- OneDrive
- SharePoint Online
Like the way most businesses do, it is best to migrate unshared/individual data stored in Box to OneDrive and transfer shared data/shared drives and libraries to SharePoint Online.
At CloudFuze, we provide businesses with industry-leading solutions for Box to OneDrive as well as Box to SharePoint migrations.
We have created Microsoft 365 migration success stories for some of the world’s largest companies, such as Warner Bros. Discovery, Rehau, London Gatwick Airport, and more. Learn about them all on our case study page.
A One-Stop Microsoft 365 Migration Solution from CloudFuze
At CloudFuze, we ensure 100% success in Microsoft 365 adoption with our one-stop migration solution that is designed for:
- Content migration
- Chat messages migration
- Email migration
- Hyperlink migration
Request custom pricing based on your Microsoft 365 migration needs today!
You can also watch a quick overview of our migration solution:
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to transfer data from Box to Microsoft 365?
You can transfer data from Box to Microsoft 365 using a professional cloud migration solution like CloudFuze Migrate. Planning the roadmap and timeline is critical for the success of the entire migration process.
2. Which is the best tool to migrate Box data to Microsoft 365?
CloudFuze Migrate is one of the best options when it comes to choosing the most advanced tool for migrating Box data and users to Microsoft 365 apps like OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and more.
3. Is it worth moving from Box to Office 365?
If you are planning to consolidate, then Microsoft 365 is one of the best options. And the availability of Copilot AI makes it worth using more than ever before. Early-stage startups as well as mature enterprises can leverage Microsoft 365 and focus on digital and AI transformation.
4. How much time does it take to migrate all data from Box to Office 365?
The time it takes to migrate from Box to Office 365 depends on several variables, such as the total size of the data, the total number of users, the complexity of metadata to migrate, and post-migration integration.
5. How to migrate metadata from Box to Microsoft 365?
Use a migration tool from reputed cloud migration solutions providers like CloudFuze to migrate intricate metadata, such as permissions, timestamps, versions, in-line comments, hyperlinks, etc, from Box to Microsoft 365.
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