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Cloud services

Your cloud, set up right.
And kept that way.

Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

We plan the move, migrate without losing a file, and manage it day to day so your cloud stays secure, fast and on budget.

AppsWhat your people use every day
DataWhere it lives and how it’s backed up
IdentityWho gets in, from where
AzureAWSMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceMigrations with a plan

Cloud 101

Who secures what in the cloud?

You manage itThe cloud provider manages it
IaaSVirtual servers, e.g. Azure or AWS VMs
Your data
Accounts and access
Applications
Operating system
Network and virtual machines
Physical servers and data centers
PaaSPlatforms, e.g. managed databases
Your data
Accounts and access
Applications
Operating system
Network and virtual machines
Physical servers and data centers
SaaSApps, e.g. Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
Your data
Accounts and access
Applications
Operating system
Network and virtual machines
Physical servers and data centers
BRAINY explainsThe cloud moves the servers, not the responsibility.Even with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, your data and who can reach it are always yours to protect. Most cloud security problems start with settings and accounts, not the provider. That's why we lock down sign-ins, sharing and backups first.

Moving to the cloud

Six ways to move a workload.

RehostLift and shiftMove the server as it is. Fastest way out of an aging server room.
ReplatformLift and tuneMove it, then swap in managed pieces like a cloud database.
RefactorRebuild for the cloudRedesign the app to scale on its own. Most effort, most payoff.
RepurchaseSwitch to software as a serviceReplace a server app with a subscription, like moving email to Microsoft 365.
RetireTurn it offPlenty of systems aren't needed anymore. The cheapest migration is none.
RetainKeep it where it isSome systems belong on site for now. That's a valid answer.

Every system gets its own answer. We map each one before anything moves, so nothing is moved just because it can be.

Keep costs in check

Six habits that cut the cloud bill.

Tip 1Right-sizeMatch server size to real use. Most start out bigger than they need.
Tip 2Turn off what's idleTest and after-hours systems can switch off on a schedule.
Tip 3Commit where it's steadyReserved capacity costs less for workloads that run all the time.
Tip 4Tag everythingLabel resources by team or project so every dollar has an owner.
Tip 5Set budget alertsGet warned before a bill surprises you, not after.
Tip 6Review licensesUnused Microsoft 365 or Workspace seats add up every month.

What we do

From first plan to everyday management.

Cloud readiness and roadmapWhat should move, in what order, and what it will cost.
MigrationsServers, files and apps moved to Azure or AWS with a tested rollback plan.
Microsoft 365 and Google WorkspaceSetup, email and file moves, and security settings done right.
Identity and accessMulti-factor sign-in, conditional access and single sign-on.
Virtual desktopsAzure Virtual Desktop for secure work from anywhere.
Ongoing managementMonitoring, patching, backups and monthly cost reviews.

Proof

Cloud work, delivered.

Financial servicesStatewidemove to an Azure network for a credit union, meeting every compliance and security standard.
ManufacturingLive datafrom the plant floor in Microsoft Fabric data lakes and Power BI dashboards.
Certified team3 cloudsAzure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect and Google Cloud certifications on the team.

Questions

What people ask about the cloud.

It depends on what you run. If you live in Microsoft 365 and Windows, Azure usually fits best. We're certified in both, plus Google Cloud, so we recommend what fits rather than what we resell.

Thinking about the cloud?

Tell us what you run today. We'll map what should move, what shouldn't, and what it will cost.

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