Migrate & Transform

Infrastructure transitions require methodical planning and flawless execution

The Challenge

Infrastructure migrations are high-stakes operations with asymmetric consequences. Success is invisible—
systems work, business continues, nobody notices. Failure is catastrophic—downtime, data loss, regulatory exposure.

The complexity is often underestimated. A data center migration isn’t just moving equipment—
it’s coordinating dependencies across applications, networks, storage, and facilities while maintaining
operations throughout. A cloud migration isn’t just lifting workloads—it’s re-architecting for a fundamentally
different operational model while managing the transition period where both environments must function.

Most migrations operate under constraints that compound difficulty. Lease expirations that create hard
deadlines. Budget cycles that limit flexibility. Regulatory requirements that restrict how data can move. The
organizations that succeed treat migration as a program, not a project—with the rigor, governance, and
contingency planning that critical business initiatives require.

Infrastructure transitions—whether consolidating facilities, moving to cloud, or relocating operations—require
methodical planning and flawless execution. A missed dependency means downtime. A forgotten system means
data loss. Our migration teams have moved 250+ applications and managed international logistics, maintaining
zero unplanned downtime.

How we Work

Migration success starts with discovery. What actually exists? Not what’s documented, not what’s assumed—
what’s actually running, connected, and dependent on what? We’ve found production systems running on
hardware that was supposedly decommissioned years ago, critical applications with undocumented
dependencies on legacy infrastructure, and network configurations that exist nowhere except in the running
state of devices.

Planning translates discovery into executable sequences. What moves when? What dependencies must be
satisfied before each wave? What rollback procedures exist if something fails? We build migration runbooks
detailed enough that teams can execute them under pressure, with decision trees for common problems
and escalation paths for situations that require judgment.

Execution combines discipline with adaptability. We follow the plan—but we also recognize when conditions
require deviation. Real-time communication keeps stakeholders informed without overwhelming them.
Post-migration validation confirms that what was supposed to happen actually happened.

Sevices

Data Center Migration

Migration planning and execution
Over-the-wire and forklift migrations
International transportation coordination

Cloud Migration

AWS, Azure, GCP migration
Hybrid cloud implementations

Frequently asked Questions

What's the difference between over-the-wire and forklift migrations?

Over-the-wire migrations move data and applications across network connections, typically used for cloud migrations or situations where physical equipment doesn’t need to move. Forklift migrations physically relocate equipment—disconnecting, transporting, and reconnecting hardware at the destination. Many migrations combine both approaches depending on the equipment, timeline constraints, and cost considerations involved

How do you maintain operations during migration?

Migration waves are designed around operational requirements. Critical systems move during maintenance windows. Redundant systems can migrate one component at a time with validation between moves. We work within your change management processes and coordinate with your ops teams to minimize business impact. The goal is zero unplanned downtime—and our Portland project migrated 250 applications achieving exactly that.

Do you handle international migrations?

Yes. Our Silicon Valley to Iceland project moved 17,000 assets across three countries in 14 days, including customs coordination, international logistics, and compliance with data handling requirements in multiple jurisdictions. International migrations add complexity around customs, data sovereignty, and logistics—but the methodology remains consistent: thorough planning, disciplined execution, and continuous communication

How do you handle application dependencies?

Dependency mapping is a critical early phase of any migration. We use a combination of documentation review, automated discovery tools, and stakeholder interviews to build a complete picture of what connects to what. Migration waves are then sequenced to respect dependencies—ensuring that when an application moves, everything it needs is already available at the destination or remains accessible at the source.

What's your approach to rollback planning?

Every migration plan includes rollback procedures. Before any cutover, we verify that rollback is possible and estimate the time required. For critical systems, we often maintain the source environment in a rollback-ready state for a defined period after migration. The goal is confidence that if something unexpected occurs, we can restore service while we investigate—not discover during an outage that rollback isn’t viable.

Do you support hybrid and multi-cloud migrations?

Yes. Many migrations don’t result in a single destination—they create hybrid environments spanning on-premises infrastructure and multiple cloud providers. We help clients navigate these architectures, including the networking, security, and operational considerations that hybrid environments require. The key is ensuring that the end state is manageable, not just achievable.