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Leading Technology Consultancy Accelerates Data Center Exit with Azure Migration and Modernization

ALIANDO
Customer Overview
A leading technology consultancy with a global client base needed to accelerate its cloud transformation strategy and exit its existing data center environment before a firm deadline.
 
To support this initiative, the organization sought a trusted Microsoft partner capable of migrating complex infrastructure and database workloads to Azure while creating a foundation for long-term modernization, scalability, and innovation.
Following a competitive evaluation process, ALIANDO was selected to lead the migration and modernization program.
 
 
The Challenge
The organization faced a critical business objective: complete a large-scale data center exit within a fixed timeframe while minimizing operational risk.
Its environment included:
  • Approximately 114 virtual machines hosted on Nutanix AHV
  • 340TB of infrastructure capacity
  • 16 database servers
  • 142 databases across SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle
  • Multi-region operational requirements spanning the UK, Europe, and North America
Beyond infrastructure migration, the customer required a partner capable of managing end-to-end database migration, modernization planning, governance, compliance, and global delivery coordination.
 
 
The Solution
ALIANDO designed a comprehensive Azure Migration and Modernization Program to help the customer transition from its existing Nutanix environment to Microsoft Azure.
 
The engagement included:
 
Infrastructure Transformation
Migration of approximately 114 virtual machines from Nutanix AHV to Azure through a secure, scalable landing zone architecture.
 
Database Modernization
Full assessment, planning, and migration execution for:
  • 16 database servers
  • 142 databases
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Oracle
Azure Modernization Services
Following the assessment phase, ALIANDO will help identify modernization opportunities including:
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Managed database platforms
  • Cloud-native services
  • Operational optimization and automation
 
Why ALIANDO Won
Microsoft-Sourced Opportunity
The customer was introduced to ALIANDO directly by Microsoft, highlighting the strength of ALIANDO's Microsoft partnership and proven Azure delivery expertise.
 
Global Delivery Model
The customer's evaluation team identified global delivery coverage as a critical requirement.
 
ALIANDO's ability to provide coordinated delivery across the UK, EMEA, and North America, including support aligned to both UK and US Eastern business hours, differentiated the team from competing providers.
 
Enterprise Migration Expertise
ALIANDO demonstrated proven experience delivering complex cloud transformation initiatives for global enterprises, including migration programs involving thousands of servers and virtual machines.
 
Transparent Commercial Governance
Through an extensive RFQ process involving more than 30 technical, operational, and commercial clarifications, ALIANDO demonstrated a disciplined approach to delivery through:
  • Fixed-price assessment services
  • Clearly defined change-management processes
  • Predictable project governance
  • Strong focus on compliance and data residency requirements
 
Microsoft Investment Support
To accelerate the customer's cloud transformation journey, Microsoft approved:
  • $80,000 Enterprise Customer Investment Fund (ECIF)
  • $60,000 Azure Consumption Optimization (ACO) funding
This funding support helped reduce upfront project costs while accelerating Azure adoption.
 
 
Business Value
Professional Services Engagement
  • Discovery, Assessment & Planning: $71,530
  • Implementation Program: Up to $799,567
  • Total Potential Services Value: Up to $871,000
Azure Consumption Opportunity
  • Estimated First-Year Azure Consumption: $800,000 to $1,000,000
 
Results at a Glance
114 Virtual Machines targeted for migration
142 Databases across four database platforms
Up to $871K professional services engagement
Up to $1M projected Azure consumption
$140K approved Microsoft funding
One strategic Azure partner delivering assessment, migration, modernization, and ongoing transformation support
 
 
Outcome
By partnering with ALIANDO, the leading technology consultancy now has a clear roadmap to meet its data center exit deadline while modernizing critical workloads on Microsoft Azure.
The engagement demonstrates how organizations with complex infrastructure requirements can accelerate cloud adoption through Microsoft's ecosystem, proven migration methodologies, and a global delivery model designed to support enterprise-scale transformation.
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