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Fax server migration: How to move from legacy fax servers to modern cloud fax

Migrating fax server infrastructure can be complex.

iFax simplifies the process with its secure, cloud-hosted fax solution. Businesses can transition from on-prem fax servers to cloud fax services while ensuring continuity, compliance, and minimal disruption.

Why iFax’s cloud-hosted fax migration:

  • Quick and efficient on-prem to cloud migration
  • Maintains full compliance with industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, GLBA, GDPR, HITECH Act, SOC 2)
  • Maximizes savings with minimal maintenance and no server upkeep
  • Handles enterprise-level fax volumes with ease

From on-prem fax servers to
cloud fax solutions

Ensure smooth transition from traditional on-prem fax servers to scalable cloud fax solutions. Cloud fax migration offers improved accessibility, enhanced security, and better integration with enterprise workflows.

Advantages of moving to cloud fax:

  • Anytime, anywhere fax access
  • Business continuity and reliability
  • Fast, reliable faxing with real-time fax status tracking
  • Immediate deployment with automatic feature upgrades
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Fax server migration process (How to migrate fax server)

Cloud fax services follow a structured process designed to minimize downtime and risks when migrating fax servers:

  1. Assessment & Planning: Evaluate existing fax servers, usage patterns, and compliance requirements.
  2. Preparation: Map out the migration strategy, including number porting and handling of historical archives.
  3. Cloud Migration: Move your fax services to a secure, cloud-hosted environment.
  4. Testing & Validation: Ensure all numbers, workflows, and integrations are fully functional.
  5. Go-Live & Support: Complete the migration with ongoing support to resolve any post-migration issues.

Why migrate away from
legacy fax servers

Legacy fax servers come with high maintenance costs, limited scalability, and security vulnerabilities. Migrating fax server infrastructure to the cloud ensures:

  • Lower total faxing costs
  • Improved compliance and audit readiness
  • Enhanced reliability and uptime
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Fax server migration options

Depending on specific faxing needs and compliance requirements,
businesses can choose among several migration strategies:

Complete
Transition

Move all your business faxing operations to the cloud.

Hybrid
Migration

Gradually migrate selected fax numbers while maintaining several on-prem servers.

Historical Archive Migration

Transfer stored faxes safely to the new cloud-based fax system.

Thousands of businesses trust iFax for fax migration
Let iFax handle your fax server migration while keeping workflows running.

Frequently Asked Questions About Migrating Fax Servers

The length of time it takes to complete a fax server migration depends on several factors, including the number of fax lines, the volume of historical faxes, and the complexity of your existing on-premise infrastructure. On average, migrating a fax server to a cloud-hosted solution with iFax can take between 1 and 4 weeks. Proper planning and testing help ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your enterprise fax operations.

Yes. When migrating fax server systems, you can retain your existing business fax numbers through number porting. iFax ensures that customers, partners, and internal teams experience no disruption as they transition from legacy fax servers to cloud fax solutions. Keeping existing fax numbers is a standard part of the cloud-hosted fax migration process.

iFax’s fax server migration process is designed to minimize downtime. With a well-planned migration strategy, enterprises can continue sending and receiving faxes while moving from on-prem fax servers to cloud fax solutions. Real-time testing and phased implementation ensure continuous fax service throughout the migration.

Your business can securely migrate all your historical faxes to the cloud, preserving access and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, GLBA, and other industry standards.

iFax supports archival fax migration, allowing enterprises to retain all historical records during a cloud fax migration. This process ensures that your legacy data remains fully accessible in your new cloud-hosted fax environment.

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