Application Migration & Development

Staying competitive requires businesses to modernise their IT systems. Application migration services help businesses seamlessly transition software applications to the cloud or other modern environments. Successful application migration transforms how your business operates, improving efficiency, scalability, and cost savings with minimal disruption.

What is Application Migration?

Application migration is the process of moving software applications from one computing environment to another. This could include:

  • Migrating applications from an on-premises data centre to a cloud environment.

  • Shifting enterprise applications between cloud providers like Microsoft Azure or AWS Migration Hub.

  • Moving applications from a public cloud to a private cloud or adopting a hybrid cloud approach.

  • Upgrading or replacing legacy applications to integrate with modern operating systems.

Whether you require a straightforward lift and shift or a more comprehensive migration strategy, we ensure a smooth, successful migration that aligns with your business needs.

Why choose Zenzero for Application Migration?

Our expertise includes

  • Migration to cloud providers like Microsoft Azure and AWS.
  • Modernising legacy applications to improve performance.
  • Ensuring compliance with government regulations and industry standards.
  • Optimising IT infrastructure for significant cost savings and lower risk.

By working with Zenzero, you can trust us to transform your IT environment, enabling you to achieve greater agility, efficiency, and business growth.

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Benefits of Application Migration

Migrating applications to the cloud or another environment offers several benefits to businesses:

Cost savings

  • Reduce reliance on expensive on-premises data centers.

  • Take advantage of cloud providers’ flexible pricing models to achieve significant savings.

Scalability and flexibility

  • Adapt quickly to changing workloads with scalable cloud environments.

  • Integrate seamlessly with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud solutions.

Improved disaster recovery

  • Secure data in a reliable storage system to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.

Enhanced productivity

  • Enable teams to access software applications and data from anywhere, streamlining business processes.

Support for modernisation

  • Upgrade legacy applications to leverage advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and modern operating systems.
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Addressing migration challenges

Application migration can present challenges such as:

  • Legacy Systems: Older applications may need modifications to function in a cloud computing environment and align seamlessly with existing business processes.
  • Skills Gap: Complex migrations require expertise across different teams.
  • Software Licensing: We help businesses manage software licensing properly to avoid compliance issues.
  • Minimising Disruption: Our structured, phased cloud migration approach ensures a smooth transition to one cloud environment at your own pace.

Partnering with us ensures these challenges are addressed efficiently, leveraging application migration tools to enable a successful migration.

Our application migration process

We offer tailored application migration solutions to meet your business requirements. From modernising legacy systems to implementing cloud-based platforms, our expert team ensures a seamless transition while minimising disruption to your operations.

1. Assessment

Comprehensive review of your application portfolio, infrastructure, and business needs.

2. Planning

Develop a clear migration plan, outlining timelines, costs, and resources.

3. Execution

Perform the migration using methods like lift and shift, replatforming, or rearchitecting.

4. Testing

Conduct rigorous user acceptance testing in secure test environments.

5. Optimisation

Post-migration monitoring to improve performance and optimise costs.

Our services include

Migration Planning

Detailed assessments of your application portfolio to develop a robust migration plan.

Cloud Integration

Seamlessly moving your applications to the cloud (public, private, or hybrid environments).

Data Migration

Safely transferring data and ensuring compatibility with the new destination environment.

Application Modernisation

Enhancing or rearchitecting enterprise applications to align with modern operating systems.

User Acceptance Testing

Setting up test environments to validate performance and functionality.

Ongoing Support and Optimisation

Post-migration monitoring to optimise costs and identify repeated patterns for efficiency.

Our team will guide you every step of the way, ensuring a successful application migration that meets your operational goals and drives business growth.

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Get started with Zenzero today

Ready to start your application migration project? We provide expert guidance and comprehensive support throughout the migration process, ensuring you achieve a seamless transition to your new environment.

Contact our team today to discuss your business requirements and learn how our application migration services can drive your organisation forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between "lift and shift" and rearchitecting applications during migration?

“Lift and shift” involves moving applications to a new environment with minimal changes, primarily to reduce cost or take advantage of cloud infrastructure. Rearchitecting involves redesigning the application to leverage advanced cloud features, improve scalability, or integrate with modern systems, which can deliver more significant long-term benefits.

How long does an application migration project take?

The timeline for an application migration project depends on the size and complexity of your application portfolio, the migration strategy chosen, and the readiness of your existing infrastructure. Small-scale migrations can take a few weeks, while larger, more complex projects may span several months.

Will there be downtime during the migration process?

We aim to minimise disruption by carefully planning and executing the migration in phases. For mission-critical applications, we implement strategies such as live migration or migration during off-peak hours to ensure business continuity.

How do you ensure the security of our data during migration?

Data security is our top priority. We use industry best practices, including encryption, secure transfer protocols, and compliance with relevant regulations, to protect your data throughout the migration process.

Can you help with licensing requirements during application migration?

Yes, we provide guidance on managing software licenses to ensure compliance and minimise additional costs. Our experts will help you review existing licenses and identify opportunities for optimisation.

Do you provide ongoing support after the migration is complete?

Yes, we offer post-migration support to ensure your applications are performing optimally in the new environment. This includes monitoring, troubleshooting, and cost optimisation services to help you get the most value from your investment.

Can legacy applications be modernised during migration?

Absolutely. Legacy applications can be updated or rearchitected to align with modern operating systems and leverage new technologies such as AI or machine learning. This ensures they remain relevant and efficient in the new environment.

Is it possible to migrate only certain applications and keep others on-premises?

Yes, we can tailor a hybrid approach, allowing you to migrate selected applications to the cloud while retaining others on-premises. This approach is particularly useful for businesses with specific regulatory or operational requirements.

How do you ensure compliance with industry regulations during migration?

Our team has extensive experience in working with regulated industries. We ensure that your migration adheres to all applicable regulations and standards, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, or specific industry requirements.

What cloud platforms do you support for application migration?

We support migration to leading cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments. Our team can also assist with shifting between providers if needed.

Contact us to discuss IT Support Services

Our expertise in secure managed support services and cost-effective IT transformation projects makes us your ideal long-term IT partner.

Give us a call, or swing us an email

0333 3209 900
hello@zenzero.co.uk