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Cloud Modernization

Modernize your cloud foundations. Build for what comes next.

Evolve existing cloud environments through architecture, automation and controlled workload transformation. From assessing your landscape to establishing landing zones, build foundations for reliable delivery and sustainable operations.

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The challenge

A cloud environment should be able to evolve.

Growth, migrations and changing requirements can leave cloud environments fragmented. Modernization starts by identifying constraints and choosing changes that solve real operational and engineering problems.

  • Infrastructure provisioned inconsistently or maintained manually
  • Unclear account, network, access and governance boundaries
  • Workloads constrained by legacy architecture or dependencies
  • Security, observability and operational ownership added too late

What we do

Modernization from assessment to operational readiness.

These are possible engagement components, not a fixed package. Scope and deliverables are agreed with your team.

01

Assessment and roadmap

Examine the current architecture, dependencies, governance and operating constraints. Identify options and sequence work according to agreed priorities.

Potential output: findings, target-state decisions and a prioritized roadmap.

02

Cloud architecture and landing zones

Define cloud account or subscription structures, identity, connectivity, baseline controls and shared foundations appropriate to the environment.

Potential output: an agreed landing-zone design and implemented foundations.

03

Infrastructure automation

Translate approved infrastructure patterns into reproducible definitions and delivery workflows, with review and change control.

Potential output: infrastructure code and documented provisioning workflows.

04

Workload transformation

Choose and implement an appropriate path for each workload, including migration, replatforming or deeper architectural work when justified.

Potential output: a scoped migration or modernization plan and validated changes.

05

Operational readiness

Agree observability, ownership, recovery requirements, security responsibilities and handover before the environment enters routine use.

Potential output: acceptance evidence and an agreed operating or handover model.

Decision framework

Framework-informed modernization. Engineering-led delivery.

Established cloud adoption and well-architected principles can help structure decisions, but they do not replace an assessment of your environment or dictate a universal solution. We select relevant guidance for the provider and engagement.

Cloud Adoption Framework

Use provider-relevant adoption guidance to consider strategy, governance, organizational readiness, migration and operations when defining the roadmap.

Well-Architected Framework

Use relevant architecture principles to review security, reliability, operations, performance and cost, and to define measurable acceptance criteria.

Framework names and guidance differ across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. This section does not claim a formal framework assessment, partner status or certification.

Cloud foundations

Landing zones establish the conditions for safe cloud adoption.

A landing zone is an intentionally designed cloud foundation—not just an empty account or subscription. Its precise components depend on the provider, workloads and operating model.

Organization and ownership

Account or subscription structure, environment boundaries and responsibilities.

Identity and connectivity

Access patterns, network topology and connections to existing systems.

Security and governance

Baseline controls, policy, auditability and relevant guardrails.

Observability and cost

Logging, monitoring, resource visibility and cost allocation.

Automation and delivery

Infrastructure as Code, reusable patterns and controlled change workflows.

The aim is a repeatable foundation that engineering teams can use and operators can understand. Implementation and ongoing management are separate scope decisions.

Modernization choices

Choose the right change for each workload.

Moving a workload is not automatically the same as modernizing it. The appropriate path depends on business constraints, architecture, dependencies, risk and the benefits sought.

Migrate

Move a workload with limited change where speed, compatibility or risk constraints make that appropriate.

Replatform

Change selected runtime or infrastructure components to improve how a workload is deployed and operated.

Rearchitect

Change architectural boundaries or components where the expected value justifies deeper engineering work.

For substantial application code and architecture changes, see Application Modernization. Explore Application Modernization

How we work

From current state to an operable environment.

The Discover → Design → Build → Verify → Operate sequence describes a possible engagement lifecycle; individual stages and deliverables depend on the agreed scope.

  1. 01

    Discover

    Assess dependencies, cloud adoption readiness, existing controls and business constraints.

  2. 02

    Design

    Select the modernization path, target architecture, landing-zone requirements and acceptance criteria.

  3. 03

    Build

    Implement agreed foundations, infrastructure automation and workload changes.

  4. 04

    Verify

    Validate functionality, controls, operational requirements and documented residual risks.

  5. 05

    Operate

    Agree handover, ownership and any separately contracted ongoing platform operations.

Scope and deliverables

Define the result before the migration starts.

An assessment does not automatically include implementation; a landing-zone build does not automatically include managed operations. Agree scope, provider, workload boundaries, dependencies, acceptance criteria and responsibility for each stage.

AGREE BEFORE STARTING

Cloud provider and in-scope environments
Workload dependencies and change constraints
Target architecture and landing-zone requirements
Deliverables, verification and rollback criteria
Handover and ongoing operating responsibilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Cloud Modernization, Explained

We already run workloads in the cloud. Why do we need modernization?
Moving to the cloud does not automatically create a modern, efficient infrastructure. Over time, environments can accumulate manual processes, inconsistent configurations, security gaps, and architectural constraints. We help identify where your existing infrastructure can be improved through automation, standardized foundations, and targeted architectural changes. The objective is to make your cloud environment easier to operate, more reliable, and better prepared for future requirements.
Do we need to migrate everything to a new cloud platform?
No. Cloud modernization does not necessarily mean changing providers or migrating every workload. We evaluate your existing infrastructure, application dependencies, and business requirements to determine what should remain, what can be improved, and what genuinely needs to change. Depending on the situation, the right approach may involve optimizing existing environments, replatforming selected workloads, or introducing new cloud capabilities without unnecessary migration.
How do you minimize downtime and migration risks?
We approach modernization through controlled, incremental changes rather than large, disruptive transformations. Before implementation, we assess dependencies, define acceptance criteria, and establish appropriate testing, monitoring, and rollback procedures. Where feasible, workloads can be migrated or modernized in phases to reduce operational risk. Business continuity and production reliability remain central to every architectural decision.
What is a cloud landing zone, and do we need one?
A cloud landing zone provides a structured foundation for deploying and operating workloads consistently. It typically includes account or subscription structures, identity and access management, networking, security controls, monitoring, and infrastructure automation. Whether you need a new landing zone or improvements to an existing one depends on your current environment. We design foundations that support your actual operational requirements without introducing unnecessary complexity.
Can you modernize hybrid and on-premises infrastructure?
Yes. Cloud modernization is not limited to public cloud environments. We work with private cloud, on-premises, and hybrid architectures, including Kubernetes, OpenShift, OpenStack, and related infrastructure technologies. We help establish consistent automation, security controls, connectivity, and operational practices across environments. Our recommendations are driven by technical and business requirements, not by a preference for a particular provider.
Who manages the infrastructure after modernization?
Your organization retains ownership and control of its infrastructure, configurations, and architectural decisions. We establish clear operational responsibilities, document implemented changes, and prepare your team for ongoing maintenance and development. Where required, ape factory can provide continued operational support through a separate Managed Platforms engagement. Modernization does not require a long-term managed services commitment.