Re-architecture
Monolith-to-services, on-prem-to-cloud-native, EC2-to-managed-services. Pragmatic, not dogmatic.
Solutions / Cloud Modernization
Cloud modernization that doesn't break production.
Most cloud migrations stall halfway. Workloads moved, savings unrealized, applications still acting like the on-prem versions they were. Our modernization solution gets you the rest of the way — with measurable milestones and production safety throughout.
32%
Median annual cloud cost reduction
4×
Faster deployment cycles post-modernization
99.95%
Median uptime during migration
0
Big-bang cutovers
What it is
The work, plainly described.
Cloud Modernization is our solution for organizations that have done the easy lift-and-shift but haven't actually modernized. We re-architect workloads to be cloud-native (or cloud-enough), redesign data and integration patterns, and build the platform foundations your engineers needed all along. Phased, measurable, and with production safety baked in.
Where it fits
- Post-lift-and-shiftYou moved to cloud and the savings didn't materialize. We help you finish the modernization.
- Legacy app rebuildsYou have applications that need to be rewritten — not just rehosted. We do the rebuild without disrupting the business.
- Cloud cost crisesYour cloud bill grew faster than revenue. We find the modernization moves that flatten the curve.
- Multi-cloud realitiesYou ended up across two or three clouds. We rationalize without forcing single-cloud orthodoxy.
Capabilities
What we'll actually do.
Each of these is a deliverable category, not a buzzword bullet. We scope, build, and stay accountable for each one.
Containerization & orchestration
Where Kubernetes is right and where it isn't. ECS, Cloud Run, EKS, AKS, GKE, or plain VMs — chosen with intent.
Data modernization
On-prem databases to managed services, ETL to ELT, batch to streaming. Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, RDS.
DevOps modernization
From quarterly releases to weekly deploys. CI/CD, IaC, observability, and the team rituals that go with them.
FinOps integration
Tag taxonomy, savings plans, autoscaling, and the cost discipline that prevents the next bill shock.
Security uplift
Cloud-native security controls, supply chain security, and IAM that uses the principle of least privilege.
Process
How an engagement actually runs.
No mystery, no shifting goalposts. Five phases with measurable outcomes per phase.
Modernization assessment
Workload-by-workload assessment — what to retain, retire, replace, refactor, rehost, replatform. Cost and risk per workload.
Foundation work
The platform pieces every workload needs — observability, IaC modules, paved-path templates, IAM patterns.
Wave 1 (low-risk)
Modernize the easiest workloads first. Build the muscle memory, prove the patterns, lock in early wins.
Wave 2-N (production)
Production workloads modernized in waves. Each wave ends with a working system in production.
Steady state
Final wave is operations — the team rituals, runbooks, and FinOps cadence that keep the modernization working.
Why us
Three things you should know.
Production safety throughout
Production never goes dark. Every modernization wave runs in parallel with the legacy until cutover proves successful.
Pragmatic over dogmatic
Not every workload needs Kubernetes. Not every database needs to be cloud-native. We pick the right answer per workload.
FinOps from sprint zero
Cost controls and tag policies are part of the foundation, not added at the end.
Frequently asked
The questions everyone asks.
How long is a typical cloud modernization?
9-24 months for mid-sized businesses. We split into 3-month waves so you can stop or change direction without losing the ground gained.
Can you handle SAP / Oracle / mainframe modernization?
We've done partial SAP modernization (data tier, integration tier). Mainframe modernization we partner with mainframe specialists; we don't do COBOL refactoring in-house.
Do you do cloud-native rewrites?
Yes — full rewrites of legacy applications when modernization is the right answer. Always with parallel running.
What about regulated workloads?
We've modernized in HIPAA, PCI, and SOC 2-aligned environments. Compliance posture is preserved or improved through the modernization.
How do you measure success?
We define 3-5 outcome metrics at the start (cloud cost, deployment frequency, lead time, MTTR, and a workload-specific metric) and track them through and after modernization.