Cloud Migration

What Cloud Migration means in practice

Cloud migration moves email, files, applications and identity into managed cloud platforms in a sequence that keeps people working. We assess, design, pilot, cut over and decommission with a written rollback plan at each step.

A migration done in a rush recreates old problems in a new place. Careful discovery, right-sized architecture and cost governance ensure the cloud lowers risk instead of adding a surprise bill.

01What happens in the first weeks

Early weeks focus on visibility and risk reduction. We inventory what exists, close the most urgent gaps and agree a plan for everything else. Staff receive short notices describing what will change, and leadership receives a first findings summary. By the end of the first month you will know the state of your cloud migration, what it will cost to improve and what outcome to expect.

02How it connects with our other services

Cloud Migration works best as part of a coherent environment. Clients often pair it with Security Awareness Training, 24/7 Helpdesk and Google Workspace, which share the same monitoring, documentation and support desk. That integration avoids duplicate tools and finger-pointing between vendors, and it simplifies your monthly review because one report covers everything. You can start with one service and add others later, without renegotiating the whole relationship.

03How we measure cloud migration

What gets measured improves. For cloud migration we agree a small set of indicators in advance and report them monthly or quarterly. General service targets apply as well: a 99.9% uptime target on managed services, a 15-minute response target for priority tickets and round-the-clock monitoring. If a target is missed, we explain why and what is being done.

04Typical clients for cloud migration

Clients who benefit most from cloud migration usually share three traits: they depend on technology to serve customers, they hold information they cannot afford to lose or leak, and they do not want to build a full IT department. Common examples include manufacturing, logistics & transportation and startups & scale-ups organisations. The common thread is a desire for predictable operations and a partner who communicates plainly.

05Our delivery method for cloud migration

We treat every cloud migration engagement as a small project with a start, an end and a measurable outcome. The sequence is assess, design, implement, validate and hand over. At each step you see exactly what is changing, why and when. Documentation is created as we go and delivered at the end so your organisation is not dependent on one engineer's memory. Target: zero unplanned data loss, cutover inside agreed windows, 30-day post-migration stabilisation included.

06Handling your data responsibly

Access to your systems is controlled: named engineers, individual accounts, multi-factor authentication and an audit trail. We document where cloud migration data is stored, who can reach it and how it is retained or deleted. Our practices are designed with PIPEDA and BC PIPA in mind, and we align vendor selections with SOC 2-aligned providers wherever possible.

07Starting prices

As a guide, cloud migration is priced as a defined project from $2,500 or as part of a managed plan of $89 to $199 per user per month. vCIO retainers start from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. A 10% launch discount applies, 5% GST is added, and there is no lock-in. Call (604) 632-4959 or email [email protected] for a free 30-minute consultation and a fixed quote.

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