What is 'Data Migration' and why is it necessary for Google Workspace?

Data migration is the process of transferring existing data from on-premises solutions to Google Workspace. This process is essential because it ensures that organizations can maintain continuity in their operations when transitioning to a cloud-based platform. Companies often have accumulated significant amounts of data in their previous systems, such as emails, documents, and databases that are critical for their business activities.

Migrating this data to Google Workspace allows users to leverage the collaboration, accessibility, and efficiency that the cloud provides, while ensuring that historical information remains available and intact. It avoids data loss and reduces disruption during the transition, facilitating a smoother adjustment to the new productivity tools and collaboration features that Google Workspace offers.

In the context of the other options, storing data locally would not achieve the intended goal of transitioning to a cloud-based system. Deleting previous data would not be beneficial and could harm business operations by losing important information. Lastly, integrating third-party applications without transferring relevant data would not provide the necessary benefits that come from having a unified system where all data is readily accessible and manageable within Google Workspace.