From on-premise to Azure Cloud

I want to migrate to the Cloud, but how?

Lift-and-shift, evolve, go-native. Just a few ways to migrate your business-critical application to the Cloud. Sounds great, but which one is right? How do you ensure a smooth migration that keeps business processes running while boosting your application's performance?

At TeamValue, we’re all about delivering value to our clients. That’s why we have a clear vision when it comes to Cloud migration. We don’t do lift-and-shift—where you just pick up an application and drop it into the Cloud. We don’t believe in that approach. Why? Our CEO, Anton Cnossen, compares it to "putting old wine in new bottles." Many Cloud consultancies choose this method. They move the application, put it in the Cloud, and only then start looking at optimization and performance improvements. Anything that doesn't fit is parked in a metaphorical "dinosaur park." What we see is that these migrations immediately struggle with resilience, scalability, and costs, while cheap, scalable Cloud services are ignored due to a lack of expertise. These migrations end up costing a fortune, and the final result just isn't worth it. We think that’s a shame because there’s a better way. Our approach is still relatively unknown in this world, and we’re eager to change that.

We hear you thinking. So, what’s the right way to do it? How do you actually create business value? Anton: "If it were up to us, we’d only migrate using a go-native approach combined with our own way of working: "The Golden Path. This means everything we do is focused on value, allowing us to develop software that truly makes a difference."  

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Migrating to the Cloud with the go-native method and The Golden Path

With go-native, we build a modular, flexible, and agile Cloud architecture step by step. What does this actually deliver in the long run?  

• A resilient and future-proof Cloud strategy
• Proven 99.99% uptime
• ISO in the Cloud  
• Lower management costs through pay-as-you-go  

A go-native migration starts with just a few thousand euros, unlike the lift-and-shift method that can sometimes cost hundreds of thousands. We pick the part of your application that delivers the most business value. Why? To show you that the Cloud doesn't have to be a huge risk and that your business and end-users will actually benefit from the investment. Think of it as a "success case" for the rest of the organization that builds trust and delivers value.  

During the migration, we run everything through the pillars of The Golden Path , focusing on value, time-to-market, and quality. What value are we delivering, how fast can we deliver it, and what are the quality requirements? With The Golden Path, we make this measurable so you can monitor and improve overall quality across your entire organization.  

One of the models we use is an "operating model." We link applications to smart Cloud monitoring, called Application Insights, which allows us to accurately predict where and when we need to improve the application. We also work closely with the management team, so they aren't just handed a Cloud application, but are actually empowered to grow alongside the impact it has on them.

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Cloud migration success: actively driving behavioral change

During the project, we don't just migrate your application to the Cloud; we also actively coach and guide your team through behavioral change. Our consultants walk you through the process step-by-step, teaching you the principles of our way-of-work, The Golden Path. This ensures that even after we’ve moved on, you’ll stay on the path to value. We believe in process transparency—and we’re happy to be held accountable for it.  

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ISO and One-Button-Deploy in the Cloud

We also focus on ISO compliance in the Cloud. Automated releases, the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, a "replace before repair" mindset, and scalable, future-proof applications that meet all security requirements—that’s our standard.  

The same goes for One-Button-Deploy by the business. It’s not IT, but the business that decides when to release. With just the push of a button. By empowering the business to handle releases, you boost organizational engagement and improve IT quality. It’s a win-win, with a DTAP pipeline that also ensures your development process is secure, traceable, and ISO-proof.

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About TeamValue

Ready for a Cloud transformation? We’re up for the challenge! Our experts are enthusiastic, driven, and always focused on delivering results.

We help companies with applications they need to rely on 24/7. From strategy and architecture to implementation and monitoring, we build resilient applications in the Azure Cloud so you can act in a split second and guarantee 99.99% uptime.

Transparent, sustainable, and cost-efficient. That’s our promise. TeamValue. Digital Business, Human Results.
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