Southwest Networks - Managed IT Services & Cybersecurity
Cloud Services & Microsoft 365 services by Southwest Networks
Cloud Services

Cloud Services & Microsoft 365 — Managed So You Don't Have To

Southwest Networks, headquartered in Palm Desert, manages Microsoft 365, hosted Exchange email, and cloud migrations for businesses across the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire — so your team can work securely from anywhere without the complexity.

5-Star Rated on Google
CRN MSP 500 Award Winner
Avg. 15-Min Response Time
Local Desert Team
CISSP Certified
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The Problems Cloud Services & Microsoft 365 Solves

We're paying for Microsoft 365 licenses but I don't think we're using half the features we're paying for.

Our files are everywhere — some on the server, some in SharePoint, some on people's personal Dropbox. It's chaos.

We moved to the cloud but it feels slower and less reliable than our old server.

Cloud should make your business faster, not more confusing

Matt Disher and the Southwest Networks team have migrated hundreds of businesses to cloud platforms over three decades. We don't just flip a switch and hand you a login — we plan the migration, configure security with our broader cybersecurity stack, optimize licensing, build to your compliance requirements, train your team, and manage the environment ongoing. Because email is the most-attacked layer of any Microsoft 365 environment, every cloud client gets layered email security as part of our cloud management. Your cloud should feel seamless, not like a science project.
Matt Disher, CEO of Southwest Networks
Matt Disher
CEO, Southwest Networks
The Credential That Sets Us Apart

CISSP-Certified

Cloud environments introduce new attack surfaces — misconfigured permissions, unsecured file sharing, and unauthorized access. Our CISSP-certified team secures your cloud infrastructure with the same rigor we apply to on-premise networks.

Why Inland Empire Businesses Choose Southwest Networks

CISSP-Certified. 30 Years Local. Built for Your World.

We are not a general IT provider that added your industry to a brochure. We have been serving businesses in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties since 1996 — with certifications most IT providers don't have and a specialization in the compliance, security, and uptime demands of professional firms.

30 +
Years Serving Inland Empire Businesses
15 m
Average Response Time — Not Hours
3 ×
CRN MSP 500 — Consecutive Years
CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CRN Fast Growth 150 — 2025
CRN MSP 500 — 3 Consecutive Years
MSP to Watch — 2025
KESQ News — Featured Cybersecurity Expert
CRN MSP 500 2026 — Top managed service provider in North AmericaCRN MSP 500 2025 award badgeCRN MSP 500 2024 award badgeCRN Fast Growth 150 — 2025 fastest growing solution providersChannel Futures NextGen 101 award badgeChannel Futures NextGen 101 2023 award badgeMSP to Watch 2025 Winner — Southwest NetworksMSP Titans of the Industry 2024 FinalistCISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional credentialHCISPP — HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner credential

Three Steps to IT Confidence

1

We audit your current environment

We assess your existing infrastructure, licensing, file storage, and workflows to build a migration plan that eliminates waste and minimizes disruption.

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2

We migrate and configure

We handle the full migration — email, files, applications, and user accounts — with security policies, conditional access, and MFA configured from day one. No data left behind, no downtime during business hours.

3

We manage and optimize ongoing

License optimization, security monitoring, user onboarding/offboarding, and ongoing administration — we manage your cloud environment so it keeps working as well as the day we set it up.

What's at Risk — and What's Possible

✓ With Southwest Networks
  • Right-sized licensing that matches your actual usage — no waste
  • Centralized file storage with proper permissions, versioning, and backup
  • MFA, conditional access, and security policies configured and enforced
  • A managed migration with zero business-hour downtime
  • Ongoing administration so your cloud environment stays optimized and secure
✗ Without Southwest Networks
  • Paying for licenses nobody uses and features nobody configured
  • Files scattered across personal drives, shared folders, and email attachments
  • No MFA, no conditional access, no visibility into who's accessing what
  • A 'cloud migration' that was really just moving the mess to a new location
  • Employees using shadow IT because the official tools are too confusing
Cloud Services & Microsoft 365 deliverables from Southwest Networks

Everything You Get With Cloud Services & Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 & Hosted Exchange

Full management of your Microsoft 365 tenant and hosted Exchange email — including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, user provisioning, security policies, and license optimization.

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Cloud Security & Conditional Access

MFA enforcement, conditional access policies, privileged access management, and continuous monitoring of sign-in activity and threat alerts.

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SharePoint & OneDrive Management

Structured file storage with proper permissions, version control, and retention policies — so your team always knows where files live and who can access them.

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Cloud Migration

Full migration from on-premise servers, legacy email, or other cloud platforms to Microsoft 365 — planned, tested, and executed with zero business-hour disruption.

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License Optimization

Regular audits of your Microsoft licensing to eliminate unused seats, downgrade over-provisioned plans, and ensure you're only paying for what your team actually uses.

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User Onboarding & Offboarding

Secure account provisioning for new hires and complete deprovisioning for departures — including email forwarding, data retention, and access revocation.

How Secure Is Your Business Right Now?

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What Clients Say About Our Cloud Services

"Southwest Networks recently replaced our server and migrated our exchange server to Office 365. It was a big job which they coordinated so smoothly we literally had no down time. I really expected there to be some issues but was pleasantly surprised."

Leslie Stiles

"We've worked with Southwest for a number of years. They are extremely helpful and they have a wide knowledge base. They have recently helped us successfully move to a wireless phone system and Office 365. Could not be happier."

Rhonda Healey

"Very pleased with response time and knowledge base. Good follow up in office and online. Great resource for technical skills and implementation of new software and hardware."

Michael Patino

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