Cloud migration and modernization

From data center to cloud, without the disruption.

Raise Networks migrates and modernizes your workloads on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud with a proven, low-risk approach, then optimizes and operates them 24/7.

AWS, Azure & GCPVMware & hybridSecurity by design24/7 cloud operations
Why it matters

Aging hardware, rising costs and limited scale are holding the business back.

Refresh cycles, power, cooling and staffing make on-premises data centers harder to justify every year.

01

Hardware at end of life

Servers and storage need replacing, forcing a big capital decision.

02

Rising operating costs

Power, cooling, licenses and maintenance keep climbing.

03

Limited scalability

New projects wait weeks for capacity that the cloud provides in minutes.

04

Fear of downtime

Critical applications make migration feel too risky to start.

The Raise Networks difference

A migration plan built around your business, not the other way around.

We assess every workload, choose the right path for each one, and migrate in waves with testing and rollback plans, so the business keeps running.

3clouds: AWS, Azure and GCP
Wavesplanned migration with rollback
24/7cloud operations after go-live
FinOpsongoing cost optimization
What we deliver

Everything you need to move and run in the cloud

Assessment, migration, modernization and operations from one team.

Servers in a data center
Migration planWorkloads mappedCosts comparedWaves scheduled
Assessment & planning

Know exactly what you are moving and why

We inventory applications, dependencies and costs, then recommend rehost, replatform, refactor or retire for each workload.

  • Application and dependency discovery
  • Total cost of ownership comparison
  • Cloud platform selection
  • Wave plan with risk and rollback
Close up of server hardware
Wave statusWave 1 completeWave 2 testingWave 3 scheduled
Migration execution

Low-risk migrations, wave by wave

Servers, databases and file shares move in planned waves with testing, cutover windows and rollback ready at every step.

  • VMware and physical server migration
  • Database and storage migration
  • Cutover planning and testing
  • Hybrid connectivity with VPN and Direct Connect
Network cabling
ModernizedContainerizedAutomatedManaged services
Modernization

Modernize, do not just lift and shift

Where it pays off, we move applications to containers, managed databases and serverless services for better scale and lower cost.

  • Containers with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Managed databases and storage
  • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • CI/CD for cloud deployments
Monitoring code on a screen
Cloud healthMonitoredBacked upRightsized
Cloud operations & FinOps

Run it well and keep costs in check

After go-live we monitor, secure, back up and optimize your cloud, with monthly cost reviews and rightsizing.

  • 24/7 monitoring and incident response
  • Backup and disaster recovery
  • Cloud security posture management
  • Monthly cost optimization reviews
Migration visibility

Track every workload from rack to cloud

Wave progress, cutover status, cost and performance, all in one migration view.

Migration ProgramSample view
Workloads migrated164/21078%
Waves complete5 of 7+1
Unplanned downtime0 min0
Run cost vs. DC-24%
Workloads migrated per wave
W1W2W3W4W5W6W7
Wave status
Wave 5, finance appsComplete
Wave 6, ERP and databasesIn progress
Wave 7, legacy file serversPlanned
Hardware decommissionScheduled
Post-migration tuningOngoing

Illustrative dashboard showing the kind of visibility Raise Networks provides. Figures are sample data.

Workloads we move

The right path for every workload

Pick a workload to see how we migrate it.

File servers

File shares to the cloud

Retire old file servers without disrupting how people work.

SharePointAzure FilesPermissionsCutover
THE WORKLOADTen years of files on an aging Windows file server.
Data and permissions analyzed
Structure mapped to SharePoint or Azure Files
Incremental sync before cutover
Old server retired
Files accessible anywhere, securely
Line-of-business apps

Critical apps, moved safely

Rehost or replatform business applications with tested cutovers.

RehostReplatformTestingRollback
THE WORKLOADOur ERP runs on servers that are out of warranty.
Dependencies and performance baselined
Target environment built in code
Test migration and user acceptance
Weekend cutover with rollback ready
Live in the cloud on Monday morning
Databases

Databases to managed services

Move SQL and open source databases to managed platforms.

SQL ServerPostgreSQLReplicationHA
THE WORKLOADOur SQL Server needs better uptime and backups.
Database sized and assessed
Replication set up to the cloud
Cutover during a short window
High availability and backups enabled
More resilient with less admin
VMware

VMware to cloud or hybrid

Migrate or extend VMware estates to the cloud.

VMwareHybridLicensingNetworking
THE WORKLOADVMware licensing costs just went up.
Estate and licensing reviewed
Target platform chosen per workload
Virtual machines migrated in waves
Hosts decommissioned
Lower licensing and hardware costs
Architecture

A secure, well-architected cloud foundation

Landing zones, networking, identity and operations designed for security and scale.

On-premises data centerSource
VMware & physical serversSource
Branch officesNetwork
Users & devicesAccess
AWS · Azure
Google Cloud
Well-architected landing zone
Compute & containersWorkloads
Managed databasesData
Backup & DRResilience
Monitoring & FinOpsOperations
Identity & least privilegeNetwork segmentationEncryptionInfrastructure as codeCost governance
How it works

A proven, low-risk migration path

Discover

Inventory workloads, dependencies and costs.

Plan

Choose the path per workload and build the wave plan.

Build

Create the landing zone in code with security built in.

Migrate

Move in waves with testing and rollback.

Optimize

Operate 24/7 and reduce costs over time.

Business impact

A cloud platform that is faster, safer and easier to run

No big hardware refresh

Move from capital spend to predictable operating cost.

Scale on demand

New capacity in minutes, not weeks.

Better resilience

Backup, disaster recovery and high availability built in.

Lower long-term cost

Ongoing FinOps keeps spend aligned with usage.

FAQ

Questions leaders ask us

Which cloud should we choose?

It depends on your applications, licensing and team skills. We compare AWS, Azure and Google Cloud and recommend the best fit.

Will there be downtime?

We plan cutovers in short, scheduled windows with testing and rollback, and many workloads move with near-zero downtime.

Do we have to move everything?

No. Some workloads stay on-premises or move later. Hybrid designs are common and fully supported.

How do you keep cloud costs under control?

Rightsizing, reserved capacity, tagging, budgets and monthly reviews, owned by our team.

What about security in the cloud?

Landing zones include identity, network segmentation, encryption and continuous posture monitoring from day one.

Who runs the environment after migration?

We can operate it for you 24/7, or hand over to your team with documentation and training.

SA

Reviewed by Shree Amujala, Founder and CIO of Raise Networks. 30+ years of IT leadership, including leading IT through the Meru Networks IPO, and a CIO.com contributor. Last reviewed September 2026.

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