Multicloud AI & ERP / Cloud Migration, Integration & AI Operations
Why it matters
Data center exits, end-of-support software and cost pressure drive migrations. Rushed moves recreate on-premises problems in the cloud at higher cost; well-planned ones cut costs and open the door to modernization.
How it works
Migration in waves
Discover servers, applications and dependencies. Assess size, cost and readiness. Replicate servers and databases with minimal downtime. Cut over in short windows, wave by wave. Then modernize where it pays: managed databases, containers and serverless.
AWS, Azure and Google Cloud compared
| AWS | Azure | Google Cloud | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery and assessment | Migration Hub, Migration Evaluator | Azure Migrate | Migration Center |
| Server replication | Application Migration Service | Azure Migrate server migration | Migrate to Virtual Machines |
| Database migration | Database Migration Service | Azure Database Migration Service | Database Migration Service |
| AI-assisted modernization | AWS Transform | Azure Migrate with Copilot, GitHub Copilot | Gemini Code Assist |
| Funding programs | Migration Acceleration Program | Azure Migrate and Modernize | Rapid Migration Program |
What makes each cloud different
AWS
AWS Application Migration Service replicates servers at block level, DMS moves databases and AWS Transform uses AI agents to modernize code, VMware and mainframe workloads. MAP funding offsets migration costs.
Azure
Azure Migrate discovers and assesses servers, databases and web apps in one hub, agentless replication moves VMware and Hyper-V VMs and Azure Hybrid Benefit cuts Windows and SQL licensing costs.
Google Cloud
Google's Migration Center assesses estates with TCO comparisons, Migrate to Virtual Machines supports test clones to rehearse cutovers and Migrate to Containers turns VMs into containers.
Design decisions that matter
- 01Waves by dependency
Move application groups together.
- 02Right-size during the move
Do not copy on-premises sizing.
- 03Rehearse cutovers
Test clones before the real switch.
- 04Modernize what pays back
Not everything needs re-architecture.
Common mistakes we see
- Moving without dependency mapping. Broken applications after cutover.
- Lifting oversized servers. Cloud bills higher than the data center.
- Endless modernization before moving. The data center contract expires first.
A practical 30-day plan
- Week 1
Run discovery and dependency mapping.
- Week 2
Build the business case and wave plan.
- Week 3
Migrate a pilot wave with rehearsal.
- Week 4
Review results and scale the factory.
How NTS helps
NTS runs cloud migrations to AWS, Azure and Google Cloud end to end, covering assessment, business case, migration factory, cutover and modernization, using provider funding programs where available.
What you get
- A portfolio assessment with migration waves
- Business case with cost comparison
- Migration factory for moving workloads
- Cutover planning and validation
Typical outcomes
- Data center exits on schedule
- Lower infrastructure costs
- Minimal disruption to the business
How we work with you
- 1Assess
A focused review of your cloud migration across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. We look for the gaps we find most often: moving without dependency mapping, lifting oversized servers and endless modernization before moving.
- 2Design
A target architecture and roadmap built on the decisions that matter most: waves by dependency, right-size during the move, rehearse cutovers and modernize what pays back.
- 3Build
Hands-on delivery alongside your team. We run discovery and dependency mapping, build the business case and wave plan, migrate a pilot wave with rehearsal, and finally review results and scale the factory.
- 4Run and improve
After migration we optimize costs and modernize workloads step by step.
Why teams choose NTS for cloud migration
- Proven migration method
We move workloads in predictable, repeatable waves.
- Business case first
We show the financial return before you commit.
- Low-risk cutovers
Testing and rollback plans protect every move.
Book a free 30-minute review
Talk to an NTS architect about your cloud migration on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.