Cloud Migration & Modernisation
Migrate workloads to Azure with minimal disruption and maximum security. From lift-and-shift to full modernisation—planned, tested, and executed with precision.
The Migration Journey
A proven four-phase approach that balances speed with quality, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal business disruption.
Assess
We analyse existing workloads, dependencies, and requirements, and develop a clear business case for migration.
Plan
We define the target architecture, structure migration waves, and produce execution ready runbooks to enable controlled, low-risk delivery.
Migrate
We deliver controlled migrations with minimal disruptions, using proven tools and methodologies followed by thorough testing and validation.
Optimise
We optimise resource consumption, strengthen cost governance, and embed operational excellence to maximise ongoing value.
Assess
We analyse existing workloads, dependencies, and requirements, and develop a clear business case for migration.
Plan
We define the target architecture, structure migration waves, and produce execution ready runbooks to enable controlled, low-risk delivery.
Migrate
We deliver controlled migrations with minimal disruptions, using proven tools and methodologies followed by thorough testing and validation.
Optimise
We optimise resource consumption, strengthen cost governance, and embed operational excellence to maximise ongoing value.
Migration Approaches
Each workload requires a tailored strategy. We define the optimal migration approach for every application to balance risk, cost, and business outcomes.
Rehost (Lift & Shift)
Fastest path to cloud
Move workloads to Azure with minimal changes. Fastest path to cloud with lowest initial effort.
Best for:
Legacy systems, time-sensitive migrations, stable workloads
Replatform
Targeted optimisations
Make targeted optimisations during migration. Leverage PaaS services without full redesign.
Best for:
Databases, web applications, middleware services
Refactor / Modernise
Cloud-native redesign
Redesign applications to be cloud-native. Maximum benefit from Azure capabilities.
Best for:
Strategic applications, performance-critical systems
Replace (SaaS)
Modern alternatives
Replace custom applications with SaaS alternatives. Reduce maintenance burden.
Best for:
Commodity applications, email, collaboration tools
What We Migrate
Proven capability across the full range of enterprise workloads, from legacy platforms to modern, cloud native applications.
Virtual Machines
- Windows Server
- Linux VMs
- SQL Server
- Domain Controllers
Databases
- SQL Server
- MySQL/PostgreSQL
- Oracle
- NoSQL databases
Applications
- Web applications
- .NET apps
- Java applications
- Custom LOB apps
File & Storage
- File servers
- SharePoint
- Backup archives
- Blob storage
Tools & Technologies
We leverage Microsoft's migration tools and proven methodologies to ensure successful outcomes.
Assessment & Planning
Migration Tools
Modernisation
Validation & Testing
Success Factors
The critical factors that distinguish a successful migration from a high risk or underperforming outcome.
Executive Sponsorship
Clear ownership and sustained executive commitment to drive the migration program.
Thorough Discovery
Comprehensive insight into dependencies, performance, and compliance requirements to support confident, low-risk migration decisions.
Realistic Timeline
A phased delivery approach with achievable milestones, ensuring sustainable outcomes without compromising quality.
Security-First
Security and compliance built into migration design from the outset, reducing risk and avoiding costly remediation.
Business Continuity
Proven rollback plans and tested cutover procedures to minimise disruption and protect business operation.
Knowledge Transfer
Effective capability transfer that ensures your teams to confidently operate the environment post-migration.