Managed Cloud, Accounting/ERP Software, Managed IT, and Cybersecurity
Structured Migration
Successful cloud migration requires deep discovery to map dependencies, evaluate licensing, and identify shadow IT before a single workload moves. As an enterprise cloud migration provider, CBIZ Technology replaces haphazard “lift and shift” migrations with precision planning focused on key operational goals:
- Total visibility: Mapping complex application dependencies helps mitigate unexpected outages during the transition.
- Cost containment: Modeling the total cost of ownership allows you to manage “bubble costs” while running parallel environments.
- Predictable execution: Establishing realistic timelines creates alignment based on technical complexity and organizational readiness.
Core Migration Phases
We guide organizations using proven methodologies to support a secure, scalable cloud transition.
Migration Assessment
Identify application dependencies, security requirements, and overall readiness.
Cloud Foundation
Configure networking architecture and security baselines for platforms like AWS.
Wave‑Based Deployment
Group workloads into sequenced waves to systematically validate the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
A comprehensive cloud assessment includes in-depth discovery to build an application inventory. It also includes deep dependency mapping, total cost of ownership modeling, and a readiness evaluation to create a secure architectural roadmap.
Timelines vary based on technical complexity and organizational readiness. Initial cloud migration assessments typically require a few weeks, while planning and execution scale is based on workload count and regulatory requirements.
These are core strategies within the 7 Rs framework of cloud migration. “Rehost” moves workloads as‑is for speed, “replatform” involves minor optimizations to leverage cloud services, and “refactor” means re‑architecting applications to utilize cloud‑native features.
We deliver customized solutions for cloud migration planning through wave‑based deployment, starting with low-risk applications to prove the process. Our team also utilizes extensive dependency mapping to help mitigate the risk of broken connections during the transition.
Not necessarily. The 7 Rs framework helps determine which workloads should move, which should remain on‑premises, and which should be retired or repurchased. This informs migration decisions to align with business priorities and the value of modernization.
Bubble costs occur when organizations temporarily run multiple instances of an environment simultaneously during migration. Strategic planning models help account for these temporary costs up front, allowing you to budget more accurately.
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Ed Guarrieri
National Leader, Cloud & Managed IT Services
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VP, Business Development
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