Discover
Workload discovery
SERVICES · Cloud & Infrastructure
Cloud architecture and migration
We assess workloads, hosting needs, security controls and cost implications before planning and executing suitable cloud migration stages.
We assess workloads, hosting needs, security controls and cost implications before planning and executing suitable cloud migration stages. The engagement begins by clarifying existing processes, relevant users, technical dependencies and the decisions that need to be made. The precise scope and acceptance criteria are agreed before delivery.
Business-aligned scopeFocused on your operational priorities
Clear deliverablesAgreed outputs and responsibilities
Collaborative deliveryPractical reviews and communication
Lasting business valueResults measured against your goals
How Cloud Solutions & Migration Works
Every engagement starts with a clear understanding of the existing environment, the people involved and the outcomes that matter. The delivery activities below show how this service moves from discovery into an actionable plan.
Assess
Cost and capacity planning
Plan
Environment provisioning
Design
Migration rehearsal
Ideal for organisations that:
- Businesses reviewing hosting and cloud migration
The Challenges We Solve
- When workload discovery is not properly planned, teams may face delays, inconsistent results or difficult handovers.
- When cost and capacity planning is not properly planned, teams may face delays, inconsistent results or difficult handovers.
- When environment provisioning is not properly planned, teams may face delays, inconsistent results or difficult handovers.
The Business Value
- Cloud readiness assessment: the intended output, review responsibilities and acceptance criteria are documented in the agreed scope.
- Target hosting architecture: the intended output, review responsibilities and acceptance criteria are documented in the agreed scope.
- Migration and validation plan: the intended output, review responsibilities and acceptance criteria are documented in the agreed scope.
- Operational handover guide: the intended output, review responsibilities and acceptance criteria are documented in the agreed scope.
Our Cloud Solutions & Migration Approach
A clear delivery process with practical outputs and review points.
Discover
Workload discovery
Assess
Cost and capacity planning
Plan
Environment provisioning
Design
Migration rehearsal
Deliver
Complete agreed work with stakeholder reviews.
Review
Validate outcomes and agree next steps.
Why Choose Core1 Solutions?
Core1 Solutions approaches cloud solutions & migration through requirements-led scoping, documented deliverables and review points. Ask us to demonstrate relevant experience, proposed staffing, technical approach and support arrangements for your specific project before you commit.
- Requirements reviewed before proposing a solution
- Clearly defined scope, deliverables and responsibilities
- Stakeholder involvement and agreed review points
What to Expect
Before commissioning cloud solutions & migration, clarify what is included, what remains the client's responsibility, dependencies on existing software or suppliers, security and data access, the acceptance process, and any post-delivery support. Timeframes and costs should be confirmed only after discovery.
Typical deliverables
- Cloud readiness assessment
- Target hosting architecture
- Migration and validation plan
- Operational handover guide
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do you assess cloud migration costs?
We review workloads, storage, data transfer, resilience requirements and operational responsibilities.
2. Can some systems remain on premises?
A hybrid arrangement may be appropriate where security, latency or legacy dependencies require it.
3. What does cloud solutions & migration actually include?
We assess workloads, hosting needs, security controls and cost implications before planning and executing suitable cloud migration stages. The detailed statement of work identifies inclusions, exclusions and the outputs to be reviewed.
4. What business problem does cloud solutions & migration address?
Choose cloud infrastructure for your workloads, resilience and budget—not fashion. Discovery determines which symptoms and underlying causes are within scope.
5. Who should consider cloud solutions & migration?
Businesses reviewing hosting and cloud migration. The right engagement depends on business objectives and the condition of existing systems.
6. What will we receive after workload discovery?
The expected outputs can include cloud readiness assessment. Their format, ownership and acceptance criteria should be agreed before work starts.
7. How do you approach cost and capacity planning?
We first establish the existing environment and dependencies, then plan cost and capacity planning with agreed checks and stakeholder review.
8. How will target hosting architecture be reviewed?
The parties should agree how to inspect and accept target hosting architecture, including any test evidence or documentation required.
9. How long does the engagement take?
Timing depends on scope, system access, decision-making, dependencies and the complexity of environment provisioning. A realistic schedule follows discovery.
10. Can you work with our existing software and team?
Compatibility, access rights and team responsibilities are assessed first. Existing tools can be retained where they meet the requirements and support the proposed work.
Ready to discuss Cloud Solutions & Migration?
Tell us about your objectives and requirements. We can help you explore an appropriate scope and next steps.