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Rise to The Clouds
Managed Azure cloud migration — we handle the complete transition from on-premise servers to Microsoft Azure.
We provide a fully managed Azure migration service for businesses moving from physical servers to the cloud. Our end-to-end Azure cloud migration covers infrastructure assessment, architecture design, server migration, data transfer, application reconfiguration, testing and post-migration optimisation — so your business hits the ground running in the cloud.
Whether you need to migrate a single file server or a complex multi-server environment, our certified Azure engineers design a cloud infrastructure tailored to your business requirements, budget and growth plans. We also provide ongoing Azure management, billing optimisation and Azure support to ensure you get the most from your cloud investment.
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure is an ever-expanding set of cloud services to help your organisation meet your business challenges. It's the freedom to build, manage and deploy servers on a massive, global network using your favourite tools and frameworks.
Businesses turn to us when...
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Value
We believe in offering value and result based advice, tailored to your individual business needs.
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Granular approach
We make use of a detailed granular process, to ensure all bases are covered and complete satisfaction.
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Integration
Our workplace integration and optimisation allow you to hit the ground running, promoting business continuity and enhanced performance.
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Experience
Our fully certified engineers completed over 50 successful transitions to Cloud servers last year, so you can rest assured knowing your business is in safe hands.
What our clients say
I have always found Cloudswitched to be extremely efficient and helpful. They always respond to any queries immediately. I am very happy with their service.
Amanda
Buy:Time
Working with Cloudswitched has been amazing. We are so glad to have chosen them for our IT support. Their team has been able to effectively solve our IT problems, and most of it without requiring to be on site. They are friendly, approachable and offer excellent customer service.
Nanda Rahman
Bio Nano Consulting
No problem is too big or small for the Cloudswitched team, they are quick to respond and happy to work around the busy schedules of our team. A special thank you for your tireless efforts recently during our office move.
Karlymay Green
Builtvisible
Our Happy Customers All Over The World
We provide long-term support and work hard to provide our customers with friendly, knowledgeable and consistent service to build strong, lasting relationships.
What is an Azure cloud migration?
Understanding what it means to move your servers to the cloud — and why Microsoft Azure is the platform of choice for growing businesses.
From on-premise to cloud
An Azure cloud migration is the process of moving your business servers, applications and data from physical on-premise hardware to Microsoft Azure's cloud platform. Instead of maintaining, patching and replacing your own server hardware, Azure provides virtualised infrastructure hosted in Microsoft's global data centres — with enterprise-grade security, 99.99% uptime SLAs and the ability to scale resources up or down as your business needs change.
Azure cloud servers eliminate capital expenditure on hardware, reduce the risk of catastrophic server failure, and give your team secure remote access to files, applications and systems from any device, anywhere. For businesses with ageing on-premise servers, a cloud migration to Azure is the most cost-effective path to a modern, resilient IT infrastructure.
Why choose Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft Azure is the world's second-largest cloud platform, trusted by 95% of Fortune 500 companies. For small and medium businesses, our local Azure services offer the same enterprise-grade infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of maintaining on-premise servers. Key benefits include built-in disaster recovery, automatic security patching, geo-redundant data storage, seamless integration with Microsoft 365, and pay-as-you-go pricing that scales with your business.
Our managed Azure migration service takes the complexity out of the transition. We handle everything — from assessing your current server environment and designing the target Azure architecture, to migrating your data, reconfiguring your applications and providing ongoing cloud management. You get the benefits of Azure without needing in-house cloud expertise.
How our Azure migration works
A structured four-stage process that takes your business from on-premise servers to a fully managed Azure cloud environment.
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Infrastructure Assessment
We audit your current server environment — hardware, operating systems, applications, storage, network dependencies and performance baselines. This assessment identifies what can be migrated directly, what needs re-architecting, and the optimal Azure configuration for your business.
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Azure Architecture Design
We design your target Azure environment — selecting the right virtual machine sizes, storage tiers, networking configuration and security controls to match your requirements and budget. Every design includes disaster recovery, backup and Azure cost reduction strategies from the start.
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Migration & Data Transfer
Our engineers migrate your servers, applications and data to Azure using Microsoft's migration tools. We schedule the cutover to minimise downtime — typically over a weekend — and verify every system post-migration to ensure full functionality before going live.
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Optimisation & Ongoing Management
After go-live, we optimise your Azure environment for performance and cost — right-sizing resources, implementing monitoring and configuring automated alerts. We provide ongoing Azure management including patching, security, backup verification and billing optimisation.
Azure Managed Services & Cloud Migration
From on-premise to cloud — hybrid infrastructure, virtual desktops and ongoing Azure management.
Azure Managed Services
Our Azure managed services provide end-to-end management of your Microsoft Azure environment — monitoring, patching, security hardening, cost optimisation and performance tuning. We handle the day-to-day operations of your cloud infrastructure so your team doesn't need Azure expertise in-house. From virtual machines and storage to networking and identity management, we keep your Azure environment healthy, secure and cost-efficient.
On-Premise to Cloud Migration & Hybrid Cloud
Moving from on-premise to cloud migration doesn't have to be all-or-nothing. We design hybrid cloud architectures that let you keep sensitive workloads on-premise while leveraging Azure for scalability, disaster recovery and remote access. Our cloud migration cost assessments give you a clear picture of what the move will cost, what you'll save, and how long it will take — before you commit to anything.
Azure Virtual Desktop & Cloud Pricing
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) gives your team secure, high-performance desktops accessible from any device, anywhere. It's ideal for remote and hybrid workforces, regulated industries that need centralised data control, and businesses looking to eliminate desktop hardware refresh cycles. We also provide transparent Azure pricing guidance — helping you understand and control your monthly cloud spend with reserved instances, right-sizing and cost alerting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Azure cloud migration service. Get in touch if you need more detail.
How much does an on-premise to Azure migration cost for a small business?
On-premise to Azure migration cost depends on the number of servers, data volume and complexity of your environment. A typical SMB migration ranges from a few thousand pounds for a simple file server move to a larger investment for multi-server environments with legacy applications. We provide a detailed cost breakdown after an initial assessment — covering Azure compute, storage, licensing and our project delivery fees — so there are no surprises.
What does an Azure migration assessment include?
Our Azure migration assessment is a comprehensive review of your current infrastructure — servers, applications, dependencies, network configuration and data volumes. We identify what can move directly to Azure, what needs re-architecting and what should stay on-premise. The assessment delivers a cloud migration planning UK document with a phased timeline, cost projection, risk register and recommended Azure architecture tailored to your business.
How do you migrate a file server to Azure?
When we migrate file server to Azure, we typically move your data to Azure Files or an Azure VM running Windows File Services — depending on your access requirements and permissions structure. We replicate data in the background while your existing file server stays live, then perform a final sync and cutover out of hours. Your team keeps the same mapped drives and folder structure, so the transition is seamless.
Is Azure migration suitable for SMEs in the UK?
Absolutely. Azure migration for SME UK businesses is one of our core services. Azure scales to fit any size — you only pay for what you use, so small and medium enterprises avoid the large capital outlay of replacing on-premise servers. With UK-based data centres, GDPR compliance built in and flexible pay-as-you-go pricing, Azure is ideal for SMEs looking to modernise their IT without overcommitting on budget.
What is Azure Virtual Desktop and how does it work for UK businesses?
Azure Virtual Desktop UK businesses are adopting delivers full Windows desktops and applications streamed from Azure to any device — laptops, tablets or thin clients. AVD is centrally managed, so your IT team controls security, access and updates from one place. It is ideal for hybrid and remote workforces, regulated industries and businesses that want to eliminate desktop hardware refresh cycles while keeping data securely in UK data centres.
Can you design a hybrid cloud architecture for UK businesses that need to keep some systems on-premise?
Yes. Hybrid cloud architecture UK businesses require lets you keep sensitive workloads or legacy applications on-premise while running everything else in Azure. We design secure site-to-site VPN or Azure ExpressRoute connections between your office and Azure, so your on-premise and cloud environments work as one seamless network. This approach gives you the flexibility of the cloud without forcing an all-or-nothing move.
How do you handle Azure cost optimisation and Azure Active Directory setup?
Azure cost optimisation UK businesses need starts on day one. We right-size your virtual machines, configure auto-scaling, apply reserved instance discounts and set up budget alerts so you never overspend. For identity, our Azure Active Directory setup UK service migrates your users, groups and policies to Entra ID (Azure AD) — enabling single sign-on, multi-factor authentication and conditional access across all your cloud and on-premise applications.
Do you provide managed Azure support in the UK after the migration is complete?
Yes. Our managed Azure support UK service covers everything after go-live — 24/7 monitoring, patching, security hardening, backup verification, performance tuning and Azure cost optimisation. We act as your dedicated cloud infrastructure team, handling day-to-day Azure operations so your internal team can focus on the business. Support is provided from the UK with guaranteed response times.