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AWS Solutions Architect Services

Cloud architecture, system integration, proofs of concept and technology roadmaps across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. Designed to scale and secured from the start.

Overview

Good cloud platforms start with good decisions. Our architects help you choose the right services, design for scale and security, and prove the approach before you commit budget.

Whether you’re moving your first workload or reviewing an estate that has grown without a plan, you get a clear design, a phased roadmap and a team that can help deliver it.

What you can expect
  • A target architecture you can build against
  • Risks found in week one, not month six
  • Infrastructure sized to what you actually need
  • Security and governance in every layer
What’s included

Everything you need to build in the cloud with confidence.

01Cloud ArchitectureDesign and migrate workloads across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, with a focus on scalability and security.
02System IntegrationBuild frameworks so hardware, software and data repositories communicate smoothly.
03Proof of Concept (PoC)Test and validate technology choices early, to reduce major risks before full rollout.
04Technology RoadmapsPlan phased transitions, modernisation and legacy system refactoring.
05Security & ComplianceEmbed data protection, threat safeguarding and governance standards into every layer of the design.
06Architecture as a ServiceFlexible, on-demand senior guidance without the cost of full-time senior hires.
Cloud strategy services

From readiness to review, every step covered.

Five structured services that take you from first questions to a well-architected platform.

01Cloud Readiness Assessment & CAFWe assess readiness across the six perspectives of the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework: business, people, governance, platform, security and operations.
02Pricing and engagement modelsFixed price for defined scopes such as assessments, or time and materials for evolving programmes and advisory.
03Sample scope of workA clear SoW before we start: objectives, deliverables, milestones, assumptions and responsibilities.
04AWS Well-Architected ReviewA structured review against the six pillars, with a prioritised improvement plan.
05Cloud Migration Assessment (the 7 Rs)Every workload mapped to the right migration strategy, from retire to refactor.
Migration strategy

The 7 Rs: the right path for every workload.

R1RetireSwitch off what no one needs any more.
R2RetainKeep it where it is, for now, for good reason.
R3RehostLift and shift to the cloud, unchanged.
R4ReplatformSmall tweaks to gain cloud benefits fast.
R5RepurchaseMove to a SaaS product instead.
R6RefactorRe-architect for cloud-native scale.
R7RelocateMove whole platforms with minimal change.
How we work

Four spans. No gaps.

Every engagement follows the same path, so you always know what’s happening, what it costs and what you get at the end of each stage.

Consultants in a planning session
Start with an assessment
  1. 01
    AssessCloud readiness, security posture and delivery maturity, mapped honestly.You get Readiness report and risk register
  2. 02
    ArchitectA phased roadmap, validated early with a proof of concept.You get Roadmap, PoC and scope of work
  3. 03
    DeliverSecure build, integration and migration, with governance in every layer.You get Live, secure, documented systems
  4. 04
    RunManaged IT, monitoring and continuous improvement after go-live.You get Service desk and ongoing support
FAQ

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No. AWS is our flagship practice, but we design and migrate workloads on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud too, and recommend the best fit for each workload.

Senior architecture guidance on a flexible basis. You get an experienced architect for design reviews, decisions and governance when you need one, without hiring full time.

We review your workloads against the six AWS pillars: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimisation and sustainability. You receive a report with prioritised improvements.

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