Cloud migration services
Cloud migration services with a plan and a fixed price
Our cloud migration services move your servers, file shares, business applications and email to Microsoft 365, Azure or our Perth private cloud. You get a clear plan, a fixed price quote and Australian engineers running every step, with the cutover planned around your business.
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- 3Destinations: Microsoft 365, Azure and our private cloud
- FixedPrice quotes after the readiness review
- ISO27001 certified, audited every year
- Top 50MSP in Australia, 2024 to 2026
01What we migrate
What we move to the cloud
From one file server to a full on premise to cloud migration. Each workload is planned on its own, then moved in the order that keeps your business running.
Servers
File, application and domain servers moved to the cloud or retired, with the server migration planned around your busiest times.
Files and shared drives
Shared drives moved to SharePoint and OneDrive, with permissions cleaned up on the way. See Microsoft 365 migration.
Email and calendars
Mailboxes, calendars and shared mailboxes moved from on premise Exchange, another host or another Microsoft 365 tenant.
Business applications
Line of business and practice software checked with the vendor, then moved, upgraded or replaced.
Sign in and devices
Accounts moved to Microsoft Entra ID with multi factor authentication, and devices managed from the cloud through Intune.
Backups and archives
Old backups and archives moved or retained to meet your record keeping needs, with new cloud backups in place before cutover. See cloud backup.
02Choosing a destination
Microsoft 365, Azure or our private cloud
There is no single right cloud. This is where each type of workload usually belongs, and we confirm it for your business in the readiness review.
| Workload | Usually moves to | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Email, calendars and Teams | Microsoft 365 | Built for it, with security and compliance tools built in |
| Team files and shared drives | SharePoint and OneDrive in Microsoft 365 | Access from anywhere, version history and sharing controls, with no file server to maintain |
| Practice and document management servers | Our private cloud | Keeps software that expects a Windows server running as it does today, close to your office |
| Applications that need to scale | Microsoft Azure | Pay for what you use, with managed databases and services when you are ready for them |
| Older applications with strict requirements | Private cloud or Azure | Chosen with the software vendor, based on support, licensing and performance |
| Systems that must stay on site | Hybrid | Machinery, local storage or slow links stay on site, joined up with the cloud |
Swipe the table sideways to see every column.
Each destination has its own page: Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud servers and hybrid infrastructure.
03Our process
How our cloud migration process works
A cloud migration plan is only as good as the discovery behind it. We spend the time up front so the move itself is quiet.
- Assess
Readiness review
We map your servers, applications, data, users and dependencies, then check each application with its vendor.
- Plan
Plan and fixed price
You get the target design, the order of moves, the timeline, the running costs and a fixed price quote.
- Pilot
Test with a small group
A pilot group works in the new environment first, so problems are found by a few people, not everyone.
- Migrate
Move and cut over
Data is copied ahead of time and the final switch happens after hours, with a rollback plan ready.
- Support
Settle and hand over
We support your staff through the first days, tidy up the old systems and hand over documentation.
04Migration strategy
Cloud migration strategy in plain English
You will see these six terms in any cloud migration consulting proposal. Most business migrations use the first and the fourth.
Rehost
Move a server to the cloud largely as it is. Quick and low risk, and often the first step.
Replatform
Move it and make a few improvements on the way, such as a managed database or a newer operating system.
Refactor
Rebuild an application to use cloud services properly. More work, but lower running costs and more flexibility later.
Replace
Swap an old server for a cloud service, such as a file server for SharePoint or on premise Exchange for Microsoft 365.
Retain
Keep something where it is for now, because it cannot move yet or there is no benefit in moving it.
Retire
Switch off what nobody uses. Discovery often turns up a server or application that can simply go.
05During the move
Keeping your business running while we move it
The biggest risk in a migration is not the technology. It is staff who cannot work on Monday morning. So we plan the people side as carefully as the servers: who needs to know what, when their access changes and who to call if something looks different.
Every migration is backed up before cutover, tested with a pilot group and has a rollback plan. Security is set up before data moves, not after. The whole project follows our ISO 27001 certified processes.
Built into every migration
- A full backup before cutover
- Cutover after hours or on a weekend
- A pilot group before everyone moves
- A rollback plan for every step
- Clear instructions for your staff
- Engineers on hand the morning after
06Recognised and certified
A top 50 MSP in Australia, three years running
Cloudtango named Austin Technology in its top 50 managed service providers in Australia in 2024, 2025 and 2026. We are also certified to ISO 27001 and ISO 9001, so the way we protect your data and run your service is checked by an independent auditor every year.
ISO 27001
Information securityOur information security management system covers how we handle client data, credentials and access to your systems, certified by Compass Assurance Services and audited every year.
How we protect your dataISO 9001
Quality managementSupport tickets, projects and onboarding follow documented processes, so you get the same standard of work whichever engineer picks up your job. Ask us for our certificates when you run a supplier review or tender.
07Questions
Cloud migration questions
What owners and IT managers ask before they move to the cloud. Anything else, call 1300 787 429.
01How long does a cloud migration take?
For a typical small or medium business with a handful of servers, four to eight weeks from design to cutover. More servers, more data or applications that need to change take longer. The readiness review gives you a timeline for your business before you commit.
02Will there be downtime?
We plan the cutover so staff lose as little working time as possible. Data is copied ahead of time, the final switch usually happens after hours or on a weekend, a pilot group tests first and there is a rollback plan if something is not right.
03Should we move to Microsoft 365, Azure or a private cloud?
Often a mix. Email and team files usually belong in Microsoft 365. Applications that need to scale, or that suit modern cloud services, belong in Azure. Practice and document management servers often run best in our private cloud. Anything that has to stay on site can be part of a hybrid setup.
04What is the difference between rehosting, replatforming and refactoring?
Rehosting moves a server to the cloud largely as it is. Replatforming moves it and makes a few changes, such as a managed database. Refactoring rebuilds the application for the cloud. Most business migrations are rehosting, or replacing an old server with a cloud service.
05Can our practice or line of business software move?
Usually yes. During the review we check each application with its vendor for cloud support, licensing and performance. Anything that needs to stay where it is gets planned around.
06Where will our data be stored?
Our private cloud runs in Perth. For Microsoft 365 and Azure we use Australian regions wherever the service allows, and we tell you where each workload will live before anything moves.
07How much does a cloud migration cost?
Every migration is different, so we quote a fixed price after the readiness review. The quote covers the plan, the migration and the cutover support. Ongoing running costs are set out separately so you can compare them with what you pay today. See IT project services.
08What happens after the migration?
We look after your cloud environment day to day: monitoring, backups, security, cost reviews and support for your staff. Many clients move onto one of our managed IT plans once the migration is done.
What our clients say
800+ reviews from the people who call our Perth service desk every day.
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The support was outstanding. Patient, capable and a genuine listener, which is rare in support calls. He took the time to understand the issue and work through it with care. You are fortunate to have him on your team and the level of service was impressive.
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The consultant knew exactly what to do and resolved the issue within minutes. He talked through each step so I understood what was happening and made the process simple. The clear communication and fast resolution made a real difference.
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Brady tracked down an email I could not locate and took the time to show us how to search more effectively in the future. The extra guidance was helpful and made the experience more valuable. His support was straightforward and appreciated.
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They resolved my issue quickly and efficiently, which meant I didn’t lose any of the work I had done today. The support was clear and straightforward, and the outcome made a real difference to my day. Thank you.
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Dev Sandhu is outstanding in his knowledge and support. He has a calm and patient way of working through any IT issue and is always willing to help at short notice. His positive attitude makes the whole experience easier and more reassuring. Thank you to Dev and the team at Austin for the consistent support.
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“A calm and methodical engineer”
Chris Wade is a great engineer and I have a lot of respect for his professionalism. He approaches every issue with a calm and methodical attitude and communicates clearly so I always understand what is happening. His steady approach and reliability make a real difference to our team, and his support is always appreciated.
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After dealing with two unreliable IT providers in recent years, it has been refreshing to place my trust in Greg and the team at Austin. They have been professional and highly competent, even under pressure. Their support has made a real difference. Thank you, and keep it up.
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08Cloud migration services
Know the plan and the price
before anything moves.
Book a migration readiness review. We map what you have, recommend where each workload should live and give you the timeline, running costs and a fixed price quote.
Or call 1300 787 429