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.
Related pages:
IT & Security Consulting •
Outsourced/Co-Managed IT •
Network Services •
Rapid Deployment
