Virtual Technology & Cloud Computing

Cloud & Virtualization

Virtual Technology & Cloud Computing Services

Technology Sandbox helps you plan, migrate, secure, and operate in the cloud.
We’re a TSP • MSP • MSSP • vCISO: Azure-first with Microsoft 365 governance, identity hardening,
backup/DR, and cost control—built for real-world users and compliance.

  • Microsoft 365 / Azure architecture & security
  • Zero Trust & Conditional Access baselines
  • Backup & DR with tested restores (3-2-1-1-0)
  • NY • NJ • CT • FL on-site; nationwide via partners



Common use cases

  • File servers → SharePoint/OneDrive with DLP & labels
  • AD to Entra ID (Azure AD) with MFA/SSO
  • Remote work via Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Legacy apps rehosted on Azure, secured behind SASE

Business wins

  • Fewer tickets via standards & automation
  • Predictable costs and chargeback/tagging
  • Insurer/auditor-ready evidence
  • Faster onboarding/offboarding

Where we fit

  • TSP Advisory: roadmaps & architecture
  • MSP: cloud operations & M365 admin
  • MSSP: EDR/XDR, email security, SIEM onboarding
  • vCISO: risk, policies, controls & reporting

Cloud services

Microsoft 365 & Azure

  • Tenant design, Conditional Access & PIM
  • SharePoint/Teams governance & secure external sharing
  • DLP/Retention, sensitivity labels & eDiscovery
  • Azure Virtual Desktop & Intune/Endpoint Manager

Cloud migration

  • Readiness assessment & TCO/ROI
  • Windows/Linux rehost (IaaS) & refactor where it pays
  • SQL to PaaS (Azure SQL), file servers to SharePoint
  • Identity modernisation (Entra ID), SSO & app proxy

Backup & DR

  • 3-2-1-1-0 strategy with immutability
  • M365 backup (Exchange/OneDrive/SharePoint/Teams)
  • Recovery drills with documented RTO/RPO
  • Runbooks, failover testing & evidence packs

Also support AWS/GCP via partners when it’s the right fit; we’re Azure-first for most SMB/SME workloads.

Migration plan (30/60/90)

First 30 days — Assess & pilot

  • Discovery: apps, identities, data, dependencies
  • Baseline: MFA/SSO, patch policy, backup verify
  • Pilot: file server → SharePoint, AVD proof-of-concept

Day 31–60 — Migrate core

  • Cutover mailboxes, files, and key apps
  • Harden: Conditional Access, device compliance
  • Train users & finalize support runbooks

Day 61–90 — Optimize & prove

  • Cost governance: tags, budgets, reserved instances
  • DR test with documented RTO/RPO
  • QBR: KPIs, backlog, compliance evidence

Security & compliance

Identity & access

  • MFA/SSO baseline, Conditional Access
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • Just-in-time admin & access reviews

Threat protection

  • EDR/XDR, safe links/attachments
  • Email hygiene (SPF/DKIM/DMARC)
  • Vulnerability scanning & remediation workflows

Compliance enablement

  • HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500 mappings
  • Retention, labels, eDiscovery & legal hold
  • Evidence packs for insurers/auditors

Packages & SLAs (examples)

Plan Focus Response Targets* Highlights
Essentials Business hours P1: 1h • P2: 4h • P3: 1 bus. day M365 admin Backup verify Patching
Standard + on-call P1: 30m • P2: 2h • P3: next day AVD DLP/Retention QBRs
Advanced 24×7 P1: 15m • P2: 1h • P3: next day vCISO SIEM add-on DR drills

*Targets are common defaults; final SLAs depend on scope and integrations.

Expected outcomes

  • 30–50% less storage sprawl with governance
  • 40–60% fewer tickets through standards & training
  • Measured phishing-risk reduction
  • Proven backups with documented restore tests

Industries we serve

Financial & Professional Services

Retention, encryption, vendor risk, NYDFS alignment.

Healthcare

HIPAA safeguards, secure messaging, identity & endpoint hardening.

Retail & Multi-site

PCI, Wi-Fi segmentation, SD-WAN, resilient POS networks.

What we don’t do (and what competitors often include)

We’re transparent so you can choose the right fit. Some items are available via partners.

Capability Technology Sandbox Notes / Typical Providers
Operate our own public cloud/IaaS data centers Not offered We architect on Azure (and AWS/GCP via partners) for reliability & scale.
In-house 24×7 SOC with proprietary SIEM Via partners Large MSSPs run proprietary SOCs; we integrate managed SIEM/SOC.
Unlimited nationwide same-day on-site included Regional; nationwide via partners Nationals bundle this in higher tiers; we schedule per need.
Custom line-of-business app development Not offered Handled by bespoke dev shops or vendor professional services.
Formal certification/attestation (QSA, CPA audit) Not offered Accredited assessors perform attestations; we prep evidence & remediation.

Cloud & Virtualization — FAQs

Which clouds do you support?

Azure and Microsoft 365 are our core. We also support AWS/GCP via partners when they’re the right fit.

Do you sign Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)?

Yes, for environments with PHI we align controls and sign BAAs as applicable.

How do you control cloud spend?

Budgets/alerts, tagging/chargeback, reserved instances where appropriate, and quarterly cost reviews.

Do you provide 24×7 coverage?

Yes—available on Advanced plans; P1 targets as low as 15 minutes depending on scope.

Ready to plan your cloud move?

Send your user count, key apps, and current storage footprint. We’ll return a scoped plan, estimate, and 90-day schedule.

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