Services / Cloud Computing
Cloud is not a destination. Cloud is a tool.
We help teams use the cloud pragmatically — not as dogma, but as a means to an end. Including an exit strategy when it makes sense.
Cloud computing can make your infrastructure more flexible, scalable, and cost-efficient — or it can cause your costs to explode and lock you into dependencies that take years to unwind. The difference isn't the technology, it's the strategy: which workloads belong in the cloud? Which don't? And how do you maintain control over costs and architecture?
We take a pragmatic approach: cloud where it adds value. On-premises or hybrid where it makes more economic or regulatory sense. No cloud-at-all-costs — just informed decisions based on data, compliance requirements, and total cost of ownership.
Why cloud projects fail
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Lift-and-shift without architecture review — costs explode because on-prem patterns don't work in the cloud.
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No cost governance — cloud bills become unpredictable because nobody manages consumption.
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Vendor lock-in — choosing convenience over portability until switching seems impossible.
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Missing exit strategy — no plan for repatriation when circumstances change.
Data residency and compliance in the DACH region
We understand data residency requirements in Germany and the EU. We advise on German and European cloud providers such as Hetzner, STACKIT, and Scaleway — and help you implement GDPR requirements and BSI C5 compliance for your cloud workloads.
What we offer
Cloud Strategy & Assessment
Workload analysis, cost modelling, and a pragmatic roadmap — including hybrid and on-prem options where they make sense.
Deliverable: Strategy document with workload classification, cost forecast, and prioritised migration roadmap.
Cloud Migration
From lift-and-shift to cloud-native — we manage the complexity and ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Deliverable: Migrated workloads with documented architecture, monitoring setup, and operational runbooks.
Cost Optimisation & FinOps
Right-sizing, reserved instances, spot usage, and building sustainable FinOps practices for continuous cost control.
Deliverable: Optimisation report with immediate savings and a FinOps process for your team.
Cloud Repatriation Assessment
An objective evaluation of whether on-prem or private cloud would be more economical for specific workloads — including TCO analysis and migration plan.
Deliverable: TCO comparison with concrete recommendation and migration plan for the recommended target architecture.
FAQ
What our clients want to know.
Multi-cloud or single cloud — which strategy is better?
It depends on your workloads, your team, and your negotiating position. Multi-cloud reduces dependency but increases operational complexity and requires broader expertise. We only recommend multi-cloud where there is a concrete business reason — not as an end in itself.
When does cloud repatriation back to on-premises make sense?
Repatriation makes sense when stable, predictable workloads consistently generate high cloud costs and your team has the operational competence to run them. We build an honest TCO analysis that factors in staffing costs, hardware cycles, and opportunity costs — not just the server bill.
How do we get our cloud costs under control?
The first step is transparency: who is consuming what, and why? We establish FinOps practices that bring cost awareness into engineering — through tagging, budgets, right-sizing, and regular reviews. Typically we find 20–35% savings potential within the first two weeks.
What data residency requirements apply to cloud usage in Germany?
GDPR requires that personal data is only processed in countries with an adequate level of data protection. Beyond that, sector-specific regulations such as BaFin circulars or BSI C5 attestations can restrict your choice of provider. We help you identify the requirements relevant to your industry and implement them compliantly.
How do we migrate legacy applications to the cloud without disrupting operations?
Not every legacy application belongs in the cloud — that is the most important insight upfront. For those that should be migrated, we use incremental migration with parallel operation, automated testing, and clear rollback plans. This keeps risk manageable and your day-to-day business running.
Ready for an honest cloud strategy?
A free conversation about where you stand and what makes sense next. No hard sell — just honest assessment.