Move to the cloud in the right sequence, not just the fastest one

We map every workload's dependencies, data requirements and tolerance for downtime, identifying which are straightforward to move, which need re-architecture first, and which shouldn't move at all. This assessment is the foundation the migration sequence is built on, not a formality before the real work starts.

It depends on the workload. A straightforward lift and shift is faster and appropriate for some applications; others waste the cloud's cost and scalability benefits without re-architecture. We assess each workload individually rather than applying one approach uniformly across your whole environment.

We sequence migrations in validated stages, often running parallel environments during transition, so most workloads can move with minimal or no downtime. For systems that genuinely require a maintenance window, we plan it deliberately and communicate it clearly rather than discovering the need for it mid-migration.

It depends heavily on the number of workloads and how many require re-architecture rather than a straightforward move. A focused migration of a handful of applications typically takes two to three months; a full enterprise environment migration is usually phased over six months to a year.

We monitor cost and performance post-migration and optimise based on actual usage patterns, since the ideal configuration often only becomes clear once real traffic is running on the new infrastructure. Most clients move to an ongoing optimisation arrangement rather than treating migration as a one-time event.

Three ways: a fixed price for a defined scope, a monthly dedicated team you can scale, or an advisory retainer. Every engagement starts with a short discovery so the estimate is based on your systems and constraints, not a template.