Cloud Migration

Companies should focus on what truly drives their value – and hosting software usually isn’t part of that. That’s where we come in: we craft your tailored cloud strategy, offer hands-on, collaborative guidance, and ensure smooth and reliable execution.

Cloud Migration = Cloud Migration?

Cloud migration is not always the same. Depending on your starting point, objectives, and digital maturity, the path to the cloud can take very different forms. Sometimes it’s about moving existing systems into the cloud as quickly and easily as possible. In other cases, it makes sense to adapt applications to improve scalability, reduce maintenance, or boost performance. And for those looking to unlock the full potential of the cloud, it means thinking from scratch – and building cloud-native from the ground up. This spectrum requires experience, sensitivity, and a deep understanding of your business. That’s exactly what we bring to the table: from quick container-based solutions to fully cloud-native architectures – we shape the cloud migration that truly fits your Company’s needs.

Migrate Optimise Rethink

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Rethink

Rethinking means designing an application from the ground up for the cloud – with modern architectures, flexible components, and a strong focus on scalability, availability and innovation. It requires more effort, but unlocks entirely new possibilities, such as data-driven products or agile development. The trade-off: higher initial investment and more implementation effort. This strategy is especially worthwhile when digital services are – or are set to become – a core part of the business model.

Rearchitect
Rebuild

Our approach

01. Analysis

In the first step, we take a close look at your current IT landscape and business processes together. We assess the cloud readiness of your systems and identify the strengths and weaknesses of your existing architecture. The goal is to gain a well-founded understanding of what’s technically and organisationally possible – and where the potential for cloud migration lies. This forms the basis for all further decisions.
02. Planning

Based on the analysis and your specific requirements (such as timeline, budget, and business objectives), we develop a tailored cloud strategy – whether it’s to migrate, optimise, or rethink. We create architecture diagrams, define concrete work packages, and outline the target infrastructure. We also present alternative approaches to ensure you can make an informed decision.
For the planning phase, we draw on our in-depth cloud expertise (most of our engineers are certified AWS Solution Architects) and experiences from former cloud migration projects.
03. Implementation

Once the approach is agreed upon, we move into implementation. Wherever suitable, we use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – our preferred approach for delivering transparent, versioned and reproducible infrastructure, while always aligning with your requirements. At the same time, we apply FinOps principles to ensure continuous cost control – a key success factor in the cloud. We can manage the implementation entirely or support your internal team as needed.
Regardless of the approach, we make sure you stay informed at all times – for instance via development diaries and review sessions.
04. Handover

Thanks to the use of IaC, we enable a structured and transparent handover to your internal operations team. The easy reproducibility and scalability of the infrastructure ensures long-term efficiency in operation and further development. Of course, we remain available for ongoing support, advice, or future iterations as required.

When does
the cloud make sense
for my business?

If you can tick even one of these boxes – we should talk!

My applications or systems experience strong fluctuations in demand (e.g. due to seasonal usage or marketing campaigns).
I don’t want to invest heavily in my own hardware – I’d rather pay only for what I actually use. I also want full cost transparency and better budget predictability.
I’d like to free up my team from recurring tasks like updates, maintenance or monitoring of infrastructure – so we can focus on our core business.
I want to make sure my systems stay up and running, even in the event of failures or disruptions. I need highly available, redundant infrastructure – without having to operate it myself.
I want to develop, test and launch new products and services faster – without long lead times or procurement processes.
My team is distributed or works internationally – we need infrastructure that can be accessed from anywhere.
It’s important to me that our infrastructure meets modern security standards and complies with regulations like GDPR – including proper certifications.
I want access to modern technologies like AI, Big Data or automation – without high entry barriers.

Common misconceptions

From our projects and from conversations on infrastructure and cloud services, we've gathered the most common misconceptions, and analysed them for you. Our conclusion: when cloud initiatives are thoughtfully planned and properly implemented, existing concerns can be effectively addressed.

The cloud isn’t GDPR-compliant

There’s still a fair amount of scepticism towards US-based providers – especially in Germany. Many assume using the cloud automatically creates a data protection risk. In reality, all major cloud platforms today offer GDPR-compliant solutions, including European data regions, standard contractual clauses and robust technical safeguards.

My data isn’t safe in the cloud

A common concern is that sensitive business data is less secure in the cloud than in an on-premise data centre. In truth, reputable cloud providers often offer a significantly higher level of security – including encryption, access controls, auditing and certifications – than most organisations could achieve on their own.

The cloud is more expensive than my own data centre

Some believe the cloud only pays off for large-scale operations or doesn’t scale efficiently. In fact, cloud can be more cost-effective – if used correctly and strategically. One important distinction: simply lifting existing systems into the cloud is more likely to increase costs than rethinking the architecture and adopting a cloud-native approach.

Moving to the cloud makes me dependent on one provider

Vendor lock-in is a frequently cited concern. However, by using open standards or multi-cloud strategies, you can maintain a high level of flexibility – as long as it’s considered from the outset of your architecture.

Cloud migration is too complex and bears too many risks

The fear of complexity, downtime or project chaos keeps many companies from taking the leap. But today, there are mature migration strategies, proven step-by-step models (see also “Our approach”) and well-established tools that help minimise risk and make the transition predictable.

The cloud suffers too many outages

This myth persists – but the reality is different. Major cloud providers deliver significantly higher availability than most on-premise setups. With redundancy, failover mechanisms and global distribution, the impact of potential outages can be greatly reduced.

Reference project

Migration from on-prem to AWS cloud (start phase)

machtfit GmbH

November 2023 – February 2024

How we enabled our client’s growth strategy through the cloud

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Cloud Migration = Cloud Migration?

Migrate

Optimise

Rethink

Our approach

01. Analysis

02. Planning

03. Implementation

04. Handover

When does the cloud make sense for my business?

If you can tick even one of these boxes – we should talk!

Common misconceptions

Migration from on-prem to AWS cloud (start phase)

When does
the cloud make sense
for my business?