Cloud migration that lands on day-1 productivity.
- 80+Cloud migrations
- Azure/AWS/GCPMulti-cloud
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Six workstreams from on-prem to cloud-native.
Cloud assessment
Workload inventory, dependency mapping, target-platform fit assessment, cost modelling. Output: written migration roadmap with prioritised waves.
Architecture design
Landing zone design, identity federation, networking, security baselines, monitoring, backup. Cloud-adoption-framework aligned for Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Migration execution
Lift-and-shift, refactor, or replatform per workload. Database migrations, file-share migrations, application replatforming. Cutover rehearsed before the real one.
Optimization
Right-sizing, reserved-instance/savings-plan strategy, idle-resource cleanup, auto-scaling configuration. Most clients see 25-40% cost reduction post-optimization.
Security baselines
CIS benchmarks, secure landing zones, identity-first architecture, audit logging. Compliance-aware for ISO 27001, NESA, DFSA, ADGM clients.
Operations handover
Runbooks, monitoring dashboards, alerting integration, on-call escalation. Same team that migrated runs the cloud post-migration if you want continuity.
Cloud platforms we deploy and operate.
Four reasons clients pick us for the migration.
80+ migrations
Pattern recognition matters. We have moved workloads from on-prem to Azure, AWS, GCP across financial services, healthcare, retail, education.
Cost-discipline first
Cost modelling before migration, right-sizing during migration, optimization after migration. Most clients save 25-40% vs naive lift-and-shift.
Multi-cloud
Azure-native, AWS-native, GCP, plus hybrid configurations. We pick the platform that fits your workloads, not the one we resell.
Dubai-based engineers
Senior cloud engineers based in Dubai with Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Professional, and GCP Professional certifications.
The 6 R's of cloud migration.
Rehost (Lift and Shift)
Move applications as-is to the cloud with minimal changes. Best when speed matters more than cloud-native gains, or when the licence forces it. Fastest path to leaving the on-prem datacentre.
- Best for: time-sensitive migrations, quick wins
- Effort: low
- Benefit: fastest cutover, minimal risk
- Common workloads: Windows file servers, line-of-business apps
Replatform
Make minimal cloud optimisations without changing core architecture. Move database to managed RDS, swap NFS for managed file storage, containerise without redesign. Some cloud benefits without rewrite.
- Best for: balancing speed and optimisation
- Effort: medium
- Benefit: managed-service benefits, lower ops burden
- Common workloads: SQL Server to Azure SQL MI, MySQL to RDS
Refactor / Re-architect
Redesign applications to be cloud-native. Microservices, serverless functions, managed databases, container orchestration. Maximum cloud benefits, more time and risk in the move.
- Best for: long-term strategic value
- Effort: high
- Benefit: full cloud benefits, future-proof architecture
- Common workloads: legacy monoliths to microservices, container platforms
Repurchase (Replace)
Replace the application with a SaaS alternative. Common for CRM (Salesforce, Dynamics), HR (BambooHR, Workday), accounting (QuickBooks Online, Xero), email (M365, Workspace).
- Best for: standard business applications
- Effort: low (data migration only)
- Benefit: reduced maintenance, latest features
- Common workloads: legacy CRM, ERP, HRMS, email
Retire
Decommission applications that are no longer needed. Cloud assessment often reveals 10-20% of workloads are unused or duplicated. Retiring before migrating reduces scope and cost immediately.
- Best for: shadow-IT, unused or duplicated apps
- Effort: very low
- Benefit: reduced licence cost, smaller migration scope
- Common workloads: legacy reporting tools, old test environments
Retain
Keep certain workloads on-prem. Common for OT systems, regulator-bound data, hardware-tied licences, very recent capex. Hybrid architecture with cloud-on-prem connectivity preserves existing investment.
- Best for: OT systems, regulatory data, recent capex
- Effort: low (connectivity only)
- Benefit: preserves investment, regulator alignment
- Common workloads: SCADA, mainframes, on-prem-licensed apps
Migration profiles by sector.
Financial services
DIFC and ADGM-licensed firms migrating to Azure with regulatory data-residency, ADGM compliance, audit-ready infrastructure-as-code.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical groups migrating clinical and admin workloads. PHI-aware architecture, DHA-compliant residency, regulator-coordinated cutover.
Professional services
Law firms and consultancies migrating document management, billing systems, matter-based workspaces. Confidentiality-aware architecture.
Tech and SaaS
SaaS companies migrating production workloads, building Azure landing zones, refactoring to cloud-native architectures.
Retail and e-commerce
Retail groups migrating ERP, e-commerce platforms, POS backends. Auto-scaling for peak retail traffic, multi-region failover.
Manufacturing and logistics
Manufacturing operations migrating ERP, WMS, OT-IT integration platforms. Hybrid architectures preserving on-prem OT continuity.
Education
Schools and universities migrating LMS, student-information systems, research platforms. KHDA-aligned residency, parent-portal continuity, exam-system uptime.
Government
Federal and Emirate-level entities migrating to Azure with sovereign-cloud residency, NESA T-control alignment, classified-data segregation, and inter-agency integration.
Five phases from on-prem to optimised cloud.
- 01Phase 1· 1-2 weeks
Discovery and Assessment
Comprehensive analysis of your current infrastructure and cloud readiness. Output: workload inventory, dependency map, cost model, migration roadmap.
- Infrastructure inventory across servers, network, storage
- Application dependency mapping
- Performance baseline analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis with TCO model
- Risk assessment and cloud-readiness scoring
- 02Phase 2· 2-3 weeks
Migration Strategy and Planning
Detailed migration roadmap with chosen strategy per workload (the 6 Rs). Architecture design, timeline, resource allocation, and success criteria.
- Migration approach per workload (rehost / replatform / refactor / etc.)
- Target architecture design with landing zone
- Timeline with sequenced waves
- Resource allocation and team plan
- Success criteria per workload
- 03Phase 3· 2-4 weeks
Pilot Migration
Test the migration process with non-critical workloads. Validate the runbook, refine the approach, build team confidence before production cutover.
- Pilot workload migration (1-3 apps)
- Performance and security validation
- User acceptance testing
- Runbook refinement based on lessons learned
- Go / no-go decision for full migration
- 04Phase 4· 4-16 weeks
Full Migration Execution
Systematic migration of all workloads in waves. Each wave rehearsed, validated, and signed off before the next begins. Rollback capability at every step.
- Wave-based workload migration
- Database, application, and data migration
- Continuous validation and rollback ready
- Documentation updated as workloads land
- Cutover communications to end users
- 05Phase 5· Ongoing
Optimisation and Support
Continuous monitoring and optimisation of the cloud environment. Right-sizing, reserved-instance strategy, idle cleanup; 25-40% cost reduction target post-migration.
- Performance monitoring and tuning
- Cost optimisation (target 25-40% reduction)
- Security hardening and CIS benchmarks
- Auto-scaling recommendations
- Quarterly health checks and improvement reviews
Why managed cloud migration beats DIY.
| Feature | DIY migration Existing IT team | Managed migration GR IT cloud team |
|---|---|---|
Time to first production workload | 6-12 months | 6-12 weeks |
Cost-modelling accuracy | Often 30-50% off | Within 10% |
Cutover rehearsal | Often skipped | Standard practice |
Post-migration optimization | Limited | 25-40% cost reduction typical |
Compliance-aware design | Variable | Framework-aligned |
Day-1 incident response | Best-effort | 5-min P1 SLA |
Total cost (3-year mid-market) | Higher (delays + over-provisioning) | Lower (optimization + speed) |
What clients see post-migration and post-optimisation.
Average infrastructure savings after right-sizing and reserved-instance strategy.
High availability with redundancy, failover, and managed-service SLAs.
Accelerated application deployment via IaC and CI/CD pipelines.
Improved application latency and throughput on cloud-native infrastructure.
Replication-based migration and rehearsed cutover windows.
Round-the-clock support from Dubai-based certified cloud engineers.
From assessment to managed cloud operations.
- 1
Assessment
2-4 weeks
Workload inventory, dependency mapping, cost modelling, target-platform fit. Output: migration roadmap and SOW.
- 2
Design
3-6 weeks
Landing zone, networking, identity, security, backup architecture. Reviewed and signed off before any workload migration.
- 3
Migrate
4-16 weeks
Workloads migrated in waves, cutover rehearsed before each wave, validation gates before next wave. Most workloads complete with no production impact.
- 4
Optimize and operate
Continuous
Right-sizing, reserved-instance optimization, idle cleanup, ongoing monitoring. Steady-state cloud operations from week 1 post-migration.
“We had 23 on-prem servers running our trading floor and back office. GR IT spent four weeks on assessment, six weeks on design, and twelve weeks migrating to Azure with zero trading-day disruption. Two months post-migration, our cloud spend dropped 32% from the initial estimate after right-sizing and reserved instances. The cost discipline was as valuable as the migration itself.”
Eight industries with active production workloads on cloud.
Financial services
DIFC and ADGM-licensed firms with Azure regulatory residency.
Healthcare
Clinical and admin workloads with PHI-aware architecture and DHA residency.
Retail and e-commerce
ERP, e-commerce, POS backends with auto-scaling for peak retail traffic.
Manufacturing and logistics
ERP, WMS, OT-IT integration with hybrid OT continuity.
Education
LMS, SIS, research platforms with KHDA-aligned residency.
Government
Sovereign-cloud residency with NESA T-control alignment.
Professional services
Document management, billing, matter-based workspaces with confidentiality-aware architecture.
Tech and SaaS
Production workloads, Azure landing zones, cloud-native refactors.
Cloud Migration Services, frequently asked.
Resources for cloud-migration leads.
Microsoft 365
M365 cloud services often migrate alongside infrastructure. Tenant administration, identity, security baseline as part of broader cloud strategy.
Disaster recovery
Cloud-native DR programmes. Often deployed during migration: written RPO/RTO targets, replication architecture, annual live rehearsal.
Server management
Post-migration server operations. Patch management, monitoring, backup, performance tuning across cloud workloads.
Talk to a cloud-migration specialist.
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