AWS Migration and Modernisation
Moving to the cloud should be more than just a lift-and-shift operation; it’s an opportunity to enhance flexibility, improve cost efficiency, and foster innovation.
At iOCO, we deliver tailored, secure, and cost-effective AWS migration and modernisation solutions, helping organisations of all sizes accelerate their digital transformation.
Key steps in our AWS migration process
Every migration is unique. iOCO begins with an in-depth understanding of your existing infrastructure, applications, and business goals. Our custom AWS migration strategy ensures that the process is aligned with your business vision, avoiding unnecessary disruptions.
Discovery and assessment
Evaluate current assets, including legacy applications and data dependencies.
Migration planning
Define the best migration strategy, choosing between lift-and-shift, re-platforming, or refactoring.
Execution and testing
Migrate securely using AWS migration tools like AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Migration Hub, with rigorous testing to ensure everything works as intended.
Optimisation and continuous innovation
After migration, we optimise performance, leveraging AWS tools like Trusted Advisor and Cost Explorer to maximise cost-efficiency and scalability.
Overcoming migration challenges
Migrating to the cloud can bring challenges, but iOCO’s experience ensure that these obstacles are effectively managed. Here’s how we address the most common migration pain points:
Downtime concerns
We use phased and hybrid migration strategies, supported by AWS Application Migration Service, to minimize or eliminate downtime. Our approach allows for a seamless transition without impacting daily operations, ensuring your business stays up and running.
Security & compliance
Data security and regulatory compliance are prioritized throughout the migration. Using AWS’s security tools—like IAM for access control and CloudTrail for audit logging—we safeguard sensitive data and adhere to regulatory standards like POPIA, GDPR and HIPAA.
Cost control
Our focus on cost-efficiency leverages FinOps best practises, AWS Cost Explorer and Trusted Advisor to monitor and optimise expenses. We help you scale resources effectively, ensuring your AWS migration is both valuable and budget-friendly, with no hidden costs.
AWS migration and modernisation tools we use
To deliver a seamless migration, we leverage AWS’s extensive suite of specialized migration tools:
Client success stories
Explore our case studies to see how we’ve enabled clients across various sectors navigate complex migration challenges.
Modernising applications on AWS
Modernising legacy applications on AWS is a critical step for companies seeking agility, resilience, and innovation. iOCO helps you harness AWS-native services, including serverless computing, containers (Amazon ECS and EKS), and microservices, enabling faster deployments, scalability, and reduced technical debt.
Our modernisation approach
Containerisation
Leverage container services like Amazon ECS and EKS for scalable, high-performance applications.
Serverless transformation
Use AWS Lambda to reduce infrastructure complexity and costs.
Microservices architecture
Transition from monolithic applications to flexible, scalable microservices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Data security and privacy are paramount in any cloud migration. iOCO employs AWS’s advanced security protocols, including encryption, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and audit logging, to safeguard data at every step of the migration process.
Additionally, we help our clients comply with relevant privacy regulations such as POPIA and GDPR, ensuring that customer data remains protected and compliant. Our team also performs regular security assessments to maintain data integrity and customer trust.
Cost management is a common concern in cloud adoption, especially as data and resource needs increase. iOCO is experienced with FinOps and leverages a host of tools to monitor and optimise your expenses.
We work with you to develop a cost-efficient strategy, helping you avoid unnecessary expenses and maintain control over your budget without compromising on performance.
Ensuring application compatibility is a core focus of our migration planning process. Our team assesses each legacy application’s requirements and dependencies to determine the best approach—whether it’s lift-and-shift, re-platforming, or full refactoring.
iOCO’s expertise in AWS-native tools like Lambda, ECS, and EKS ensures that your applications will function optimally in the AWS environment with minimal disruption and cost.
We understand the importance of maintaining business continuity. iOCO minimises downtime by implementing phased migration approaches and using AWS Application Migration Service, which enables near-zero downtime. Our team conducts extensive testing and validation, ensuring that the transition occurs smoothly and with minimal impact on your daily operations.
iOCO is committed to providing ongoing support from the initial assessment to post-migration optimisation. You can trust our team to deliver reliable, expert assistance, whether you need help troubleshooting, scaling, or adopting new AWS capabilities. Our dedicated support team is available to address issues promptly, providing peace of mind throughout your cloud journey.
Governance and compliance are integral to our migration process. iOCO configures your AWS environment to support industry-specific compliance standards, such as HIPAA for healthcare or POPIA and GDPR for data privacy.
We use AWS’s compliance tools, including AWS Artifact, CloudTrail, and AWS Config, to ensure that your cloud infrastructure meets regulatory requirements and simplifies audit processes.
We understand that cloud adoption is not just a technical shift but a cultural one. iOCO works closely with your leadership to facilitate organisational buy-in, offering training programs and workshops to prepare your teams for the AWS environment. Our change management services help ease the transition, ensuring everyone from executives to IT staff understands the benefits and best practices of operating in the cloud.
Future-proofing your cloud strategy is critical in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. As an end-to-end digital partner, iOCO is experienced in designing AWS environments with long-term flexibility in mind, using modular and scalable architectures that support future innovation.
By leveraging AWS-native services and embracing an agile approach, we help you adapt to new technologies and emerging business needs, ensuring that your cloud infrastructure remains a strategic asset for growth and innovation.
