Cloud Migration
Migrate on-premises workloads to Azure with minimal disruption. Assessment, planning, and hands-on execution.
Migration Methodology
A proven approach to minimise risk and disruption
Assess
Discover and assess your on-premises environment. Identify dependencies, compatibility, and right-sizing opportunities.
Plan
Design the target Azure architecture. Create migration waves, prioritise workloads, and plan for minimal downtime.
Migrate
Execute the migration with tested runbooks. VMs, databases, applications - moved safely with rollback plans.
Optimise
Post-migration optimisation. Right-size resources, implement cost controls, and modernize where beneficial.
What We Migrate
Virtual Machines
Windows and Linux VMs via Azure Migrate or ASR
Databases
SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL to Azure managed services
File Servers
To Azure Files, NetApp Files, or Storage Accounts
Applications
Web apps, APIs, and custom applications
Data Centre Migrations
Physical infrastructure moves and hybrid transitions
Colo-to-Colo
Relocate between data centres with minimal downtime. Full project management and Smart Hands support.
Colo-to-Cloud
Migrate from colocation to Azure. Hybrid options available for gradual transition.
Cloud-to-Colo
Repatriate workloads from cloud to colocation for cost optimisation or compliance requirements.
Migration Insights
Expert guidance on cloud migration best practices
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