Cloud deployment & migration on AWS and Google Cloud
We set up new environments the right way, or move existing workloads with minimal downtime. Migrations from on-premise or any other cloud to AWS are free for eligible workloads. Every migration has a tested rollback path, and every environment is handed over as code.
▸ provision target infra ............ done 4m12s
▸ schema convert + apply ............ done 38s
▸ initial load (412 GB) ............. done 1h07m
▸ CDC replication lag ............... 0.8s
▸ row-count + checksum parity ....... 100%
▸ smoke tests (148) ................. pass
▸ projected cutover window .......... 6 min
Everything you need, nothing you don't
New production environments
Landing zones, networking, IAM, compute, databases, CI/CD and observability, ready for production.
Lift, shift & improve
We move workloads as they are when speed matters, and modernise along the way where it pays off.
Containers & Kubernetes
GKE, EKS, Cloud Run, ECS and Fargate, with autoscaling, secrets management and safe rollouts.
Database migration
Replication-based moves with continuous sync, so data cutover takes minutes.
Rollback built in
Every cutover has a rehearsed rollback path and clear go/no-go criteria.
DR from day one
Backups, cross-region replicas and recovery runbooks are set up during the migration, with RTO and RPO agreed upfront.
How an engagement runs
Discover
We inventory applications, dependencies, data volumes, SLAs and compliance requirements, and pick the right R for each workload.
Design
Target architecture, sizing, cost estimate and migration waves.
Build & script
Infrastructure as code, data replication and automated tests.
Rehearse & cut over
Dry runs on production-sized data, then a planned cutover window.
Hand over
CloudFormation or Terraform templates, runbooks, dashboards and training.
The 7 Rs: the right path for each workload
We assess every application against the 7 Rs of cloud migration and pick the cheapest path that meets your goals. Most portfolios end up using several.
Retire
Switch off what nobody uses. It's the cheapest migration there is.
Retain
Keep it where it is for now, for compliance, latency or timing reasons.
Rehost
Lift and shift as-is, for speed. Optimise once it's running in the cloud.
Relocate
Move whole platforms, such as VMware, to the cloud with no changes to the applications.
Replatform
Make a few targeted changes, such as moving to a managed database or containers.
Repurchase
Replace it with a SaaS product when building or running it yourself no longer makes sense.
Refactor
Re-architect for cloud-native scale and cost where the business case justifies it.
Not sure which R?
We'll assess your application portfolio and recommend a path for each workload, for free.
Get an assessment arrow_forwardHomogeneous and heterogeneous, both scripted
Homogeneous
Same engine, new home: MySQL to Cloud SQL or RDS, PostgreSQL to AlloyDB or Aurora, or self-managed to managed services. Replication-based cutover keeps downtime to minutes.
MySQL → AuroraPostgres → AlloyDBVMs → GKE / EKSHeterogeneous
Different engine or cloud: AWS to GCP and back, Oracle or SQL Server to PostgreSQL, on-premise to cloud. We convert schemas and code and check data parity automatically.
AWS ⇄ GCPOracle → PostgreSQLOn-prem → CloudFrequently asked questions
Is migration to AWS really free?
Yes, for eligible workloads moving from on-premise or another cloud provider to AWS. As a registered AWS Partner, we use AWS migration programmes and credits to cover the migration effort. We confirm eligibility during a free assessment before any work starts.
Can you help us get AWS credits?
Yes. We help you identify and apply for AWS credits and funding programmes you may be eligible for, including migration and startup programmes.
Which clouds do you support?
Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, including migrations between them in either direction and from on-premise or other hosting providers.
How much downtime should we expect?
For most workloads, cutover takes minutes because data is continuously replicated beforehand. We measure the exact window during rehearsals before the real cutover.
Can we migrate in phases?
Yes. We usually group workloads into waves, starting with lower-risk services, so your team builds confidence before the critical systems move.
What do we get at the end?
Infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, and Terraform if preferred), architecture diagrams, runbooks, monitoring dashboards and a handover session with your team.
Which migration strategy will you use?
We assess each application against the 7 Rs (retire, retain, rehost, relocate, replatform, repurchase and refactor) and choose the lowest-risk, lowest-cost path that meets your goals. Most migrations combine several.
Will disaster recovery be set up as part of the migration?
Yes. We agree RTO and RPO targets for each workload during discovery and set up backups, replicas and recovery runbooks in the new environment. We can also run a DR drill before handover.
Often paired with
Scripted migrations
Homogeneous and heterogeneous migrations run from scripts you can repeat. We rehearse, time and cut over in days.
Learn more arrow_forwardDisaster recovery & business continuity
Business continuity plans, DR built around your RTO and RPO, and drills that measure your real mean time to restore and recover.
Learn more arrow_forwardHandover with CloudFormation templates
Every environment is delivered as code, so your team can rebuild, audit and extend it without us.
Learn more arrow_forwardCheck eligibility for a free AWS migration.
An engineer, not a salesperson, will reply within one business day. Database health checks are free for qualifying production workloads.