12Jan 2027
A deadline that forces the question
Windows Server 2016 extended support ends on 12 January 2027. Planning a refresh is the natural moment to decide what moves to the cloud.
Source: Microsoft Lifecycle Policy
Move to Azure or AWS with a plan, not a leap.
Moving servers to the cloud can cut risk and cost, or simply move both to a new bill. A readiness assessment and a secure landing zone decide which, before the first workload moves.
What it covers
Azure and AWS migration
Readiness assessment
Every application and server assessed: move as is, modernise, replace with SaaS or keep on premises.
Cost comparison
Cloud running costs compared with your current spend, including licences, backup and support.
Landing zones
Secure foundations in Azure or AWS: identity, networking, policy, logging, backup and tagging.
Phased migration
Workloads moved in planned waves, tested and signed off one at a time.
Data residency
Data locations documented for client due diligence and regulatory oversight of cloud providers.
Cost control
Right sizing, reservations, budgets and alerts so the bill stays predictable.
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS
- Cloud Adoption Framework
- Well-Architected Framework
How we do it
Assess
Workloads, costs and dependencies reviewed.
Build
Landing zone configured and secured.
Migrate
Workloads moved in tested waves.
Optimise
Costs and performance tuned.
Field notes
Worth knowing
What you receive
- Cloud readiness assessment
- Cost comparison
- Target architecture and landing zone
- Migration plan and test records
- Data location and provider oversight documentation
Questions
Is the cloud cheaper than our own servers?
Sometimes. It depends on the workloads, how they are sized and how much of your current cost is hardware, power and support. The readiness assessment compares the numbers.
Azure or AWS?
Both are strong. Azure often suits organisations built on Microsoft 365 and Windows; AWS suits some application workloads. We recommend based on your systems and skills.
Where is our data stored in the cloud?
You choose the region. We document locations for client due diligence and regulators.
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Talk to us about Azure and AWS migration
Tell us what you're working on. We'll listen, ask the right questions and recommend a practical next step. No obligation.
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