Switching a cloud provider involves moving your applications, data, and workloads from one cloud provider's infrastructure to another. Reasons for Cloud-Cloud Migration:
Cost Considerations
The cost of using a particular cloud provider can change over time, and another provider may offer more competitive pricing for similar services. Organizations might switch to a different provider to take advantage of cost savings.
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
If a cloud provider consistently fails to meet its SLA commitments, you might consider switching to a provider with a more substantial commitment to uptime and performance.
Innovation and Features
Cloud providers frequently introduce new features and services. Switching to a provider with more innovative offerings can allow your organization to stay competitive and access the latest technologies.
Vendor Lock-In
Some organizations may feel locked into a specific cloud provider due to proprietary technologies or services. Switching to another provider could provide more freedom and avoid over-dependence on a single vendor.
Geographic Reach
If your business operations expand to new regions, you might opt for a cloud provider with better coverage in those areas, enabling you to reduce latency and improve user experience.
Renegotiating Contracts
Sometimes, switching cloud providers can provide leverage when renegotiating contracts with your current provider, potentially leading to better terms.
You can decrease cloud costs and improve service terms by switching your cloud provider.
It’s important to note that switching cloud providers can be complex and challenging. It requires careful planning, migration strategies, data transfer, application reconfiguration, and testing to ensure a smooth transition.
LEKSQ’s risk assessment and mitigation strategies will minimize disruptions and potential data loss during migration.
Avoid vendor lock-in and gain access to the world’s latest innovations and features with our Cloud Migration solutions.
LEKSQ’s team migrates your applications across cloud platforms, regardless of the source or target. Our experts ensure a smooth transition, preserving data integrity, security, and performance. Leverage the benefits of different cloud providers while maintaining business continuity.
Throughout the customer journey, LEKSQ’s expertise, dedication, and commitment to delivering value are pivotal in ensuring a seamless transition from one cloud to another:
Consultation and Solution Design
Detailed discussions occur to understand your current infrastructure, applications, data, and goals. LEKSQ's team designs a tailored migration strategy that aligns with your business objectives. The proposed solution includes a migration plan, timeline, potential challenges, and expected benefits.
Proposal and Contracting
LEKSQ presents a formal proposal outlining the scope of work, pricing, terms and conditions, and any additional services included. Negotiations may occur to finalize the contract and ensure both parties agree.
Onboarding and Planning
Once the contract is signed, an onboarding process begins. Detailed planning and coordination involve both LEKSQ's and your teams to establish Timelines, milestones, and communication channels.
Migration Execution
The actual migration process takes place as per the agreed-upon plan. LEKSQ’s DevOps experts manage the migration, ensuring minimal downtime and addressing any unexpected issues that may arise. Regular communication keeps you informed about the progress.
Testing and Validation
After migration, LEKSQ's team conducts testing to ensure that applications, data, and services function correctly in the new cloud environment. We address issues promptly to ensure a smooth transition.
Deployment and Go-Live
Once testing is successful, LEKSQ deploy migrated systems in the new cloud environment. We train your team on managing and operating the new infrastructure.
Post-Migration Support and Optimization
LEKSQ provides ongoing support to address post-migration challenges, optimize performance, and ensure the software development company's satisfaction. Regular check-ins and performance reviews help maintain a positive client-provider relationship.