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Cloud Migration Strategy For Growing Businesses

Cloud migration offers significant benefits in scalability, cost efficiency, and resilience — but requires careful planning to avoid disruption and unexpected costs.

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Technology Consultants2026-07-25

Why Migrate To The Cloud?

Cloud computing provides on-demand access to computing resources, enabling businesses to scale rapidly without capital investment in infrastructure. Modern cloud platforms also provide managed services for databases, security, AI, and analytics.

The 6 Rs of Cloud Migration

  • Rehost (Lift and Shift): Move applications to cloud with minimal changes.
  • Replatform: Make small optimizations to benefit from cloud (e.g., managed database).
  • Repurchase: Move to a SaaS equivalent.
  • Refactor: Re-architect for cloud-native patterns.
  • Retire: Eliminate applications that are no longer needed.
  • Retain: Keep applications on-premise (for now).

Building A Migration Plan

Start with an application portfolio assessment. Categorise each application by migration strategy, complexity, and business criticality. Migrate lower-risk applications first to build confidence and capability.

Managing Cloud Costs

Cloud costs can escalate without proper governance. Implement tagging, budget alerts, and right-sizing from day one. Consider reserved instances for predictable workloads.

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