Workload assessment
Identify applications, data, users and technical dependencies. Consider performance, integration and supplier support so the migration decision reflects how the workload is used, rather than simply where it is currently hosted.
Cloud & connectivity
Cloud migration services
Assess and migrate suitable business systems to the cloud with a clear view of dependencies, costs and operational responsibilities. We help you decide what should move, what should stay and how to manage the transition.
Built around your business
Move for a reason, with a route to get there
A cloud move should address a business need, whether that is ageing infrastructure, access from several locations or an application that needs a different operating model. Moving a server without reviewing the application, connectivity and support arrangements can leave the original problems in a more expensive place.
We examine the current environment and compare practical options before building the migration plan. That includes the requirements for identity, data protection, connectivity and ongoing management. The result is a staged approach with clear validation and a defined owner for the environment after the move.
The work behind the outcome
What we help you put in place
Options and running costs
Compare suitable cloud, on-premises or mixed approaches. Review the expected resources, licensing, connectivity, support and recovery requirements, including the ongoing responsibilities that sit beyond the initial migration project.
Migration planning
Define the sequence, access requirements, change windows and checks for each workload. Establish how the team will respond if validation fails and what needs to be communicated to affected business users.
Operational handover
Make monitoring, access, backup and ongoing costs visible after the transition. Keep configuration and support documentation aligned with the new environment, with clear responsibility for both cloud services and connected systems.
From the first conversation to handover
How the work takes shape
Build the business case
Understand the reason for change and assess the existing workloads. Compare realistic options and identify dependencies that could affect the outcome.
Prepare and prove
Configure the target environment and test the planned migration where appropriate. Agree acceptance checks and a practical fallback approach.
Migrate and stabilise
Move the agreed workloads, validate access and operation, and resolve handover issues. Review actual use and costs once the new environment is established.
Your proposal sets out the systems, deliverables, responsibilities and service arrangements included. We agree these before work begins.
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Something else on your mind?
Talk to usShould every application move to the cloud?
No. Application support, performance, cost and business requirements can make different approaches appropriate. The assessment should identify which workloads benefit from a move and which need another plan.
Will moving to the cloud reduce our costs?
Not automatically. Costs depend on design, resources, licensing, usage and management. We compare the relevant costs and responsibilities so the decision is based on the business case rather than an assumed saving.
Can you work with our application provider?
Yes. A migration often depends on the supplier’s supported configurations, access and testing. We agree who is responsible for each part of the change and include those dependencies in the delivery plan.
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