Cloud Architecture
Secure, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure - and the foundation for your AI projects.
Overview
Cloud infrastructure is now accessible to businesses of every size - but without the right architecture it can be slow, insecure or surprisingly expensive. We design and manage cloud solutions tailored to your needs and your budget, whether you are starting a new project, refreshing an existing system or moving off an ageing server in the office.
We work across all three major providers - Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud - and as an AWS Partner we follow the AWS Well-Architected Framework: security, reliability, performance and cost optimisation built in from the start. We treat your cloud spend like our own investment; our clients have saved 50–70% of their monthly bills.
The cloud is also the foundation for AI. Getting your data into a secure, well-structured cloud platform - hosted in UK regions where required - is the first step to useful AI, from live dashboards to assistants that understand your business.
Who it's for
Insurance & financial services
Secure, compliant hosting with UK data residency and full audit trails.
Hospitality
Infrastructure that scales for seasonal peaks without paying for idle capacity all year.
Manufacturing
Replace the ageing server in the office with resilient, backed-up cloud systems.
Growing SMEs
Start small and scale seamlessly, from a single application to a complex system.
What's included.
The building blocks of our Cloud Architecture service - each one tailored to how your business works.
Cloud migration
Move applications and data from on-premise servers or other hosts with a planned, low-disruption migration - typically in 2–3 weeks.
Cost optimisation
Review and right-size your cloud estate to cut waste, with monitoring and alerts so costs never creep up again.
Well-Architected reviews
An independent assessment of your infrastructure’s security, reliability, performance and cost, with a clear, prioritised action plan.
Security & resilience
Backups, disaster recovery and hardened configurations that support Cyber Essentials and UK GDPR obligations.
Managed cloud & monitoring
Ongoing management, patching and 24/7 monitoring, so your infrastructure is always secure and performing.
AI-ready data platforms
Structured, secure data foundations that power business intelligence dashboards and AI services such as AWS Bedrock and Azure OpenAI.
From first call to live - without the risk.
Every engagement starts small, so you see results before you commit.
Assess
We review your current infrastructure, costs and risks against the Well-Architected Framework.
Plan
A clear migration or optimisation plan with the architecture, timeline and expected monthly cost - agreed before any work starts.
Migrate
A staged, tested migration with minimal downtime - typically completed within 2–3 weeks.
Optimise & manage
Long-term maintenance, monitoring and cost optimisation, so your cloud keeps pace with your business.
Questions we're often asked.
Straight answers about cloud architecture - no jargon.
Is the cloud secure enough for sensitive business data?
Yes, when it is configured well. Major cloud providers offer security beyond what most businesses can achieve on-premise; most breaches come from misconfiguration or human error, which a Well-Architected design prevents.
Will moving to the cloud cost more than our current hosting?
Not if it is architected well. Our clients typically save 50–70% of their monthly bill through right-sizing and cost optimisation.
How long does a cloud migration take?
Most small and medium business migrations take 2–3 weeks, planned and tested to keep downtime to a minimum.
Can our data stay in the UK?
Yes. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud all have UK data centre regions, and we configure your infrastructure to keep data in the UK where required.
Do we need to be in the cloud to use AI?
Not strictly, but a well-structured cloud data platform makes AI far easier, cheaper and more secure to adopt, and gives you access to managed AI services.
Should we choose AWS, Azure or Google Cloud?
It depends on your existing systems and needs. We work with all three; most of our clients choose AWS for its breadth of services, while Microsoft-centric businesses often suit Azure.