Move To Cloud Without The Downtime.

Migrating a small set of applications, such as a few web apps and their databases, typically costs between $10,000 and $40,000. Mid-sized migrations with multiple environments, integrations and data residency requirements often range from $40,000 to $150,000, and larger portfolio programs can go beyond that. The main cost drivers are the number of applications, data volume, how many apps need replatforming rather than a simple rehost, and the downtime you can tolerate. We start with an assessment that scores each workload, so the estimate is based on your actual systems.

A single application with its database can often be moved in two to six weeks, including testing and cutover. A portfolio of ten or more applications usually takes three to nine months, delivered in waves. Timelines depend on data size, integration complexity and how often you can schedule cutover windows. The assessment phase itself typically takes two to four weeks.

For most applications, downtime can be kept to a short planned window, often minutes, by replicating data in advance and switching traffic at the end. Some systems can move with no visible downtime using dual-run and gradual traffic shifting. Where downtime is unavoidable, we agree the window with you in advance and rehearse the cutover first. Rollback criteria are set before any production move.

Rehosting, often called lift and shift, moves an application to cloud servers with minimal changes. Replatforming makes targeted changes, such as moving to a managed database or containers, to gain cloud benefits without a rewrite. Refactoring redesigns the application to use cloud services more fully. Most migrations use a mix, and we recommend an approach per application based on cost, risk and long-term value.

Ask how they assess workloads and discover dependencies, and what their rollback process looks like. A reliable partner will push for a proper assessment before giving a fixed price. Check whether they build the target environment as code and whether they handle decommissioning. Independence from any single cloud provider helps ensure the advice fits your needs.

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and moves directly between your environments over secure connections. All cloud accounts are owned by you, with access granted to our engineers on a least-privilege basis and removed at the end. We verify data integrity with record counts and checksums after each transfer. For Saudi Arabia and the UAE, we keep data in approved in-country regions where required.

After each wave, we monitor performance, cost and errors and tune resources as needed. Once the final wave is complete, we decommission old systems, document the new environment and train your team. Many clients continue with a monthly support or DevOps retainer to run and improve the new environment.