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Cloud services: in the cloud, without losing control

Cloud means with us not “everything away in a box”: we migrate selectively – what pays off in the cloud (elasticity, scaling, backup), what stays hybrid (data protection, latency, legacy) and what carries on-premise. Afterwards we operate your cloud: IaaS, PaaS, containers, managed cloud operation and FinOps, so the bill stays manageable. Focus: cloud migration, cloud services, Azure & AWS, hybrid cloud and cloud cost control.

What is included

  • Cloud migration: inventory, dependency analysis, migration plan with downtime window
  • Azure & AWS: VNet design, identity (Entra/AD), IAM, network & security tiering
  • Hybrid cloud: on-premise & cloud connected via SD-WAN – without dual structures
  • Managed cloud operation: monitoring, patching, scaling, incidents 24/7
  • FinOps & cost control: reservations, autoscaling, right-sizing – monthly cost report
  • Cloud backup & DR: geo-redundant backups, defined RPO/RTO, restore tests

Who this service is for

Mid-market whose operations run on IT

20–500 employees whose production, sales and service depend on servers, network and Microsoft 365 – where every outage costs real money.

Teams without a full IT department

IT is a side job for one or two people, the knowledge sits in heads and 24/7 coverage is missing. We take over operation, monitoring and support.

Companies with sites in DACH + internationally

One IT architecture and one security baseline across Berlin, Zurich, London and other sites – measured in a single report, backed by one SLA.

How the delivery runs

  1. 01

    Audit & target picture

    We document hardware, network, software, cloud and security – and measure where outages, risks and costs sit today. The result: a shared target picture and a prioritised roadmap with numbers.

  2. 02

    Build in milestones

    Implementation in clearly prioritised stages – each with a measurable goal. You always see what is going live, what it delivers and what comes next.

  3. 03

    Operation & continuous improvement

    Monitoring, support, patch and security management then run as an ongoing operation. Monthly reporting with clear KPIs – availability, response times, costs – no black box.

Typical starting situations we solve

These patterns keep coming up in our audits. If one of them fits, a conversation is almost always worth it.

Servers and network have been running on their own for years – nobody knows what depends on what and what is patched.

Backups exist, but nobody knows if they work – a restore has never been tested.

Microsoft 365 is licensed, but MFA, permissions and data protection remain unresolved – often until an incident makes them visible.

Shadow IT and single tools grow alongside the core system – without integration, without a security standard, without a budget overview.

What we deliver – concretely

Measurable KPI roadmap

Clear goals per milestone – from availability to response time. We name the KPIs that should change before we start.

GDPR, consent & data hygiene

Compliance is part of every setup: consent, deletion concepts, clean data – no retrofitting after the data-protection audit.

Documentation & handover

Everything documented: setups, workflows, logic. Your team can keep working independently after the collaboration – no lock-in.

Frequently asked questions

Does the migration really pay off – or does the cloud get more expensive?

For 24/7 load and scaling, yes; for small fixed load, sometimes no. We calculate the business case with real numbers: TCO on-premise (hardware, power, staff, lifecycle) vs. cloud with your load profiles. The answer “stay on-premise” is a valid recommendation with us.

How does a migration work without the business standing still?

In stages with parallel operation: first non-critical workloads, then with shadow testing in alternation. A rollback path exists for every stage. Critical systems we migrate during planned maintenance windows with a documented cut-over plan.

What does Cloud Services & Cloud Migration cost with Core IT Services?

It depends on scope, tools and data quality. In the first call you get a concrete range and a milestone roadmap – no strings attached. Ongoing operation is available as a monthly package, projects as a fixed price.

How quickly will we see first results from Cloud Services & Cloud Migration?

Usually after 4–8 weeks, depending on the starting point. In the audit we define the KPIs that should change, and we report monthly and transparently – what is better, what is unchanged, what is worse.

Do you work with our existing tool stack?

Usually yes – we are tool-agnostic. If an existing tool makes sense, we keep it; if not, we advise on switching. Partner discounts do not drive recommendations.

Do we need dedicated staff on our side for this?

One contact person for decisions is enough. We handle build and operation and document everything, so your team can continue independently after the collaboration.

Are you set up for international markets (e.g. Italy, Spain, the UK)?

Yes. We are based in Berlin and operate sites across DACH, the UK and Europe with one team and one systems architecture – reporting in one currency: your KPIs.

Do you also run the ongoing operation, or just the setup?

Both is possible. Many clients start with the setup and take over the operation themselves afterwards – we document and train. Others let us run the whole operation. In the first call we say honestly what serves you better in your situation.

How do you handle legacy systems and existing data?

We start with an inventory audit: what is usable, what needs to be cleaned up, what can be retired. Legacy systems are mapped and migrated where it is worth it – not blindly. You start clean, without inheriting debt.

Cloud Services & Cloud Migration: Let us calculate what it is worth for you

30 minutes, no strings. We look at your numbers and show where the lever is.

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