Cloud Migration Services
Phased migration from on-premises or between cloud providers, with rollback plans and no big-bang cutover.
- Phased migration with rollback at every stage
- Dependencies mapped before anything moves
- Parallel running proves the target under real load
- Sensible mix of lift-and-shift and re-architecture
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- Terraform
- Docker
- Phased
- No big-bang cutover
- Reversible
- Rollback at each wave
- 12-30 wk
- Typical programme
What cloud migration covers
Migration horror stories almost all share one feature: a single cutover weekend with no way back. Handled in phases with rollback at each stage, migration is routine engineering work.
Assessment before any movement
We inventory applications, dependencies, data volumes, and compliance constraints first. That inventory determines the sequence — which systems move first, which move together, and which should not move at all.
Lift-and-shift versus re-architecture
Moving a workload unchanged is faster and lower risk, but carries existing inefficiencies into an environment where they cost more. Re-architecting captures cloud economics but takes longer. We usually recommend a mix: lift-and-shift to exit the datacentre, then optimise selectively once running.
Data migration and parallel running
Data is the difficult part, especially with large volumes or strict downtime limits. We use replication and parallel running so the new environment is proven under real load before traffic moves, and rollback remains available throughout.
What we deliver
Key features and capabilities of our cloud migration work.
Migration assessment
Application, dependency, data, and compliance inventory.
Phased migration plan
Sequenced waves with rollback criteria per wave.
Data migration & replication
Validated transfer with reconciliation and parallel running.
Post-migration optimisation
Right-sizing and re-architecture once workloads are stable.
How the engagement runs
A clear sequence with a visible output at every step — so you always know where the project stands.
- 01
Discovery & scoping
We map requirements, users, integrations, and constraints, then agree scope and a fixed quote before work starts.
- 02
Architecture & design
Technical architecture and user flows are agreed and prototyped before implementation begins.
- 03
Build & review
Development in reviewable increments, with a staging environment you can see and comment on throughout.
- 04
Launch & support
Performance and security checks, documented handover, deployment, and an agreed support window after go-live.
Technologies & tools
Chosen per project for fit, maintainability, and your existing stack.
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- Terraform
- Docker
Industry applications
Sectors where we most often apply this service.
- E-Commerce & Retail
- SaaS & Technology
- Healthcare
- Real Estate
- Finance & FinTech
- Education
- Travel & Hospitality
- Professional Services
What's included at each level
Every engagement is scoped to your needs; these tiers show how scope typically grows.
| What's included | Starter | Growth | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migration assessment & inventory | Included | Included | Included |
| Phased migration plan | Included | Included | Included |
| Migration execution | Not included | Included | Included |
| Data migration & validation | Not included | Included | Included |
| Post-migration optimisation | Not included | Not included | Included |
Cloud Migration: common questions
How much downtime is required?
Usually very little. With replication and parallel running, cutover is a traffic switch measured in minutes. Systems with very large datasets or strict consistency requirements need more planning, which the assessment identifies.
Should we lift-and-shift or re-architect?
Commonly both, in sequence. Lift-and-shift to exit the datacentre and stop the clock on hardware, then re-architect the workloads where cloud-native patterns genuinely pay. Re-architecting everything upfront extends timelines considerably.
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