Why Migrate SharePoint Classic to Modern?
SharePoint Classic was the standard for over a decade, but Microsoft has shifted all development to Modern.
Classic sites face these limitations:
- No further updates: Microsoft no longer releases features or security patches for Classic.
- Editing restrictions: Many Classic pages can no longer be modified. Business process changes cannot be reflected.
- InfoPath retirement: InfoPath forms must be rebuilt using Power Apps or other modern tools.
- Workflow deprecation: SharePoint Designer workflows are deprecated. Automation must move to Power Automate.
- Mobile limitations: Classic sites don’t render on mobile. Modern is fully responsive.
- Missing integrations: Teams, Copilot, hub sites, and Purview compliance tools only work with Modern.
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SharePoint Classic to Modern Migration Services by Vertex
Comprehensive SharePoint Assessment
We will conduct a thorough audit of your existing SharePoint infrastructure to identify key content, workflows, and areas of improvement before migration.
Seamless Data and Content Migration
Our team ensures that all your data, documents, and metadata are moved accurately and securely from Classic to Modern SharePoint without data loss.
Modernized Site Design & Structure
We design and configure modern SharePoint sites that offer better navigation, usability, and performance, while keeping your existing data intact.
Customized Web Parts & Features
Leverage modern SharePoint web parts, like News, Events, and Lists, tailored to your business needs, enabling a dynamic and engaging user experience.
Workflow Automation & Optimization
We migrate and optimize your existing workflows, ensuring they continue to run efficiently in the new environment with enhanced functionality.
Mobile Optimization
With SharePoint Modern, your sites become mobile-friendly. We ensure that your team can access, collaborate, and work on-the-go with a responsive design.
Replace InfoPath Forms
Microsoft is retiring InfoPath. If your sites have InfoPath based forms, they need to be redesigned used the Power Platform tools. While migrating your sites, we can evaluate and remediate your risk for InfoPath.
SharePoint Intranet Design
Beyond migration, Vertex builds modern SharePoint intranets with branded landing pages, department hubs, news channels, employee directories, and document management structures integrated with Microsoft Teams and EIM.
SharePoint Classic to Modern Migration Services by Vertex
Comprehensive SharePoint Assessment
We will conduct a thorough audit of your existing SharePoint infrastructure to identify key content, workflows, and areas of improvement before migration.
Seamless Data and Content Migration
Our team ensures that all your data, documents, and metadata are moved accurately and securely from Classic to Modern SharePoint without data loss.
Modernized Site Design & Structure
We design and configure modern SharePoint sites that offer better navigation, usability, and performance, while keeping your existing data intact.
Customized Web Parts & Features
Leverage modern SharePoint web parts, like News, Events, and Lists, tailored to your business needs, enabling a dynamic and engaging user experience.
Workflow Automation & Optimization
We migrate and optimize your existing workflows, ensuring they continue to run efficiently in the new environment with enhanced functionality.
Mobile Optimization
With SharePoint Modern, your sites become mobile-friendly. We ensure that your team can access, collaborate, and work on-the-go with a responsive design.
Replace InfoPath Forms
Microsoft is retiring InfoPath. If your sites have InfoPath based forms, they need to be redesigned used the Power Platform tools. While migrating your sites, we can evaluate and remediate your risk for InfoPath.
Permissions Mapping & Security
Map existing Classic permissions to Modern equivalents, configure Microsoft Entra ID integration, set up sensitivity labels through Microsoft Purview, and establish site-level and document-level access controls for compliance.
SharePoint Intranet Design
Beyond migration, Vertex builds modern SharePoint intranets with branded landing pages, department hubs, news channels, employee directories, and document management structures integrated with Microsoft Teams and EIM.
Why Vertex is Your SharePoint Migration Partner?
Migrating to SharePoint Modern requires expertise to ensure no disruption to your critical applications.
Vertex’s skilled architects can evaluate your existing environment, modernize content structures, and migrate workflows to Power Automate, maximizing user adoption and compliance.
We follow a phased, low-risk approach to ensure a smooth, efficient transition that empowers your team to fully leverage SharePoint’s features.
SharePoint Migration Results
Outdated SharePoint Environment Migration
Client : A global paper company
Challenge : Classic SharePoint environment with limited functionality, no mobile access, and an inability to modify sites.
Solution : Full migration to Modern interface with content restructuring and workflow conversion.
Result
The users now have a reliable intranet.
Zero data loss. Improved collaboration, mobile access, and compliance capabilities.
Modern SharePoint Intranet Solution
Client : Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD)
Challenge : Disconnected employee communication and poor content discoverability across departments.
Solution : Modern SharePoint intranet with department hubs, news channels, and unified search.
Result
The intranet empowers departments with the ability to update and maintain their own content.
Meet Our Microsoft Consulting Leadership
Ganesh Iyer
Principal
Ganesh earned his title of Chief Troublemaker by peppering his teams with constant “what if” scenarios that lead to outside-the-box, quality thinking. Never satisfied with the status quo, he’s an... Read More
Vidya Sagar Reddy
Technical Architect
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How Does Vertex Deliver SharePoint Migrations?
Discovery & Assessment
Full inventory of Classic sites, content volumes, workflows, InfoPath forms, custom solutions, and permissions.
Architecture Design
Hub site structure, navigation hierarchy, branding, and governance policies designed before any content moves.
Pilot Migration
Representative subset of sites migrated first. Data validated, workflows tested, user feedback gathered.
Full Migration
Phased content migration using automated tools. Workflows rebuilt in Power Automate.
Security & Compliance
Permissions mapped, Entra ID integrated, sensitivity labels configured, compliance policies applied.
Training & Handover
Role-based training for site owners, content managers, and end users. Architecture documentation provided.
Vertex's Migration Edge: Speed, Accuracy, Zero Disruption
Proven Migration Expertise
With years of experience in SharePoint migrations, Vertex ensures that your transition from Classic to Modern is executed with precision and minimal downtime. Our team’s deep understanding of SharePoint architecture and best practices guarantees a seamless move to the modern era.
Tailored Solutions for Your Unique Needs
We don’t just migrate; we tailor each solution to your organization’s specific workflows, business requirements, and security needs. This ensures that your modern SharePoint setup is as efficient and effective as possible.
End-to-End Migration Services
From initial planning and strategy to execution, training, and post-migration support, Vertex offers comprehensive services to manage your entire SharePoint migration journey. We’re with you every step of the way.
Maximized ROI with Modern SharePoint
By migrating to SharePoint Modern, you unlock a host of features that improve collaboration, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity. Our solutions help you get the most out of your Microsoft 365 investment, driving long-term value.
Tailored SharePoint Solutions for Your Business Needs
At Vertex, we specialize in seamless SharePoint Classic to Modern migrations, ensuring enhanced collaboration, improved security, and a superior user experience. Our structured migration approach minimizes disruption, preserves data integrity, and unlocks the full potential of SharePoint’s modern capabilities. We deliver transformation-driven solutions across industries, including:
Vertex's SharePoint Technical Capabilities
Migration Tools
SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT), ShareGate, and custom PowerShell scripts. Automated pre-migration scanning and post-migration validation.
Modern Development
SharePoint Framework (SPFx) for custom web parts and extensions. PnP templates for repeatable site provisioning.
Architecture
Hub site configuration for cross-site navigation and content rollup. Communication sites, team sites, managed metadata, and content types for enterprise taxonomy.
Integration
Microsoft Teams, OneDrive sync optimization, Power Automate workflows, Power Apps forms, Power BI embedded reports, and EIM document management.
Security
Azure AD (Entra ID) permissions mapping for granular access, Microsoft Purview compliance and eDiscovery, retention policies, and audit logging.
Search
AI-Powered Search with Microsoft Graph, custom search verticals, and result sources.
Why Choose Vertex for SharePoint Migration?
- 500+ SharePoint migrations completed with 99.9% data accuracy maintained
- 40% faster migration process through proven tools and methodology
- Ensure application availability: Classic sites can no longer be modified by Microsoft. Migration ensures your critical applications remain functional and extensible.
- Microsoft Solutions Partner with 200+ certifications across SharePoint, Power Platform, and Azure
- Full-stack migration capability: content, workflows, InfoPath forms, permissions, and custom solutions handled by one team
- 36 years of continuous operation with 90% client retention rate
- Cross-platform expertise: we integrate Modern SharePoint with Salesforce, Power BI, and enterprise systems
- CMMI Level 3 process maturity ensuring structured, repeatable migrations
Start Your SharePoint Migration with Vertex
Whether you need to migrate a single site collection or a full enterprise SharePoint environment, Vertex's migration team brings the expertise, tools, and methodology to deliver a zero-disruption transition. Contact our SharePoint team to discuss your migration requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About SharePoint Migration
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Q1. Why do we need to migrate from SharePoint Classic to Modern?
Microsoft has stopped releasing features and security updates for Classic, and many Classic sites can no longer be modified. SharePoint Designer workflows and InfoPath forms are being retired. Migrating to Modern ensures your applications stay functional, secure, and extensible.
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Q2. Will we lose any data during migration?
Vertex maintains 99.9% data accuracy across all migrations. We run pre-migration content scans, transfer documents with full metadata and version history, and validate everything post-migration. We also run parallel environments so your team can verify before the Classic site is decommissioned.
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Q3. What happens to our SharePoint Designer workflows?
Classic workflows can't run on Modern sites. Vertex rebuilds them in Power Automate, preserving the original business logic while adding modern capabilities like Teams-based approvals, parallel branching, and error handling. Every workflow is mapped before migration and validated afterwards.
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Q4. What happens to our InfoPath forms?
InfoPath is being retired by Microsoft. Vertex rebuilds InfoPath forms as Power Apps solutions, keeping the form logic, validation rules, and data connections intact. The new forms are mobile-responsive and integrate with Power Automate for approval workflows, which InfoPath couldn't do natively.
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Q5. How long does a SharePoint migration take?
A single site collection with straightforward content typically takes 2-4 weeks. Enterprise migrations spanning dozens of site collections with custom workflows and InfoPath forms take 2-6 months. We always start with a pilot migration of representative sites before proceeding to the full environment.
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Q6. Can we keep using our sites during migration?
Yes. We run parallel environments during migration, so your team continues working on Classic sites while we build and validate the Modern versions. Cutover is coordinated during a low-activity window and typically completes within a single business day per site collection.
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Q7. Does Vertex build modern SharePoint intranets?
Yes. Beyond migration, we design and build modern intranets with branded landing pages, department hubs, news channels, employee directories, and document management. We integrate with Microsoft Teams, Viva Connections, and our EIM product for enterprise content management.
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Q8. What migration tools does Vertex use?
We use Microsoft's SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT) for standard migrations, ShareGate for complex scenarios needing granular control, and custom PowerShell scripts for bulk operations and edge cases. Tool selection depends on your environment's complexity, content volume, and specific requirements.
