Legacy-to-Cloud Transformation
Engineering Modern, Scalable Application Foundations
Systematically migrate and modernize your legacy application portfolio to achieve cloud-native agility, resilience, and cost efficiency. Actin’s Legacy-to-Cloud Transformation services provide a structured pathway to move beyond aging infrastructure while preserving business logic and data integrity. We employ proven methodologies to refactor, replatform, or rehost applications based on their strategic value, technical constraints, and business objectives.
Our Core Legacy-to-Cloud Services
Establish a data-driven foundation for your cloud transformation journey with comprehensive portfolio analysis and strategic roadmap development.
Technical Capabilities:
• Application Discovery & Dependency Mapping: Automated inventory and dependency analysis using AWS Application Discovery Service, Azure Migrate, and PlateSpin Discovery to create accurate application topology maps.
• Cloud Readiness Assessment: Technical and business analysis to score applications across multiple dimensions including cloud compatibility, security requirements, and business criticality.
• TCO & ROI Modelling: Detailed financial analysis comparing current operational costs against various cloud deployment models using Azure TCO Calculator and AWS Migration Evaluator.
• Migration Wave Planning: Strategic grouping of applications into migration waves based on technical dependencies, risk profiles, and business priorities.
ROI & Benefits
• Informed Decision-Making: Objective data to select the right migration strategy for each application.
• Risk Mitigation: Identification of potential migration challenges before execution.
• Budget Accuracy: Realistic cost projections and timeline estimates for transformation initiatives.
Achieve rapid data center exit and immediate cost savings by migrating applications to cloud infrastructure with minimal changes.
Technical Capabilities
• VM Migration: Automated workload migration using Azure Site Recovery, AWS Server Migration Service, and VMware HCX for minimal downtime transitions.
• OS Compatibility Assurance: Validation and remediation of operating system compatibility issues during migration.
• Automated Code Remediation: Implementing GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, and Codota to suggest and generate optimized code during development.
• Network Reconfiguration: Implementation of cloud networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and route tables.
• Storage Migration: Transition to cloud storage solutions with appropriate performance tiers and redundancy configurations.
ROI & Benefits
• 40-50% Reduction in Infrastructure Costs by eliminating hardware refresh cycles and data center overhead.
• Accelerated Migration Timelines with automated tools reducing manual effort by 60-70%.
• Improved Disaster Recovery capabilities through cloud-native backup and replication services.
Optimize applications for cloud operations by adopting managed services while preserving core application architecture.
Technical Capabilities
• Database Migration: Transition to managed database services including Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, and Oracle Cloud Autonomous Database.
• Middleware Modernization: Migration to platform-as-a-service offerings such as Azure App Service, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, and Oracle WebLogic Server on OCI.
• Identity Integration: Implementation of cloud identity and access management using Azure Active Directory and AWS IAM.
• Monitoring Integration: Configuration of cloud-native monitoring with Azure Monitor, Amazon CloudWatch, and Oracle Cloud Monitoring.
ROI & Benefits
• 30-40% Reduction in Operational Overhead through adoption of managed services.
• Enhanced Performance and Scalability with cloud-native database and application services.
• Improved Security Posture through integrated cloud security controls and compliance frameworks.
Transform monolithic applications into cloud-native architectures to maximize scalability, resilience, and development velocity.
Technical Capabilities
• Microservices Decomposition: Strategic decomposition of monoliths into domain-driven services using Spring Boot, .NET Core, and Node.js.
• Containerization: Application packaging and isolation using Docker with optimized container images and security scanning.
• Orchestration Implementation: Container management and scaling using Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE, OKE) with production-ready configurations.
• API-First Design: Development of RESTful APIs with OpenAPI specifications and implementation of API gateways for external exposure.
ROI & Benefits
• 60-70% Faster Feature Delivery through independent service development and deployment.
• Automatic Scaling to handle variable workloads with optimal resource utilization.
• Enhanced Resilience with built-in fault tolerance and self-healing capabilities.
Design and implement solutions that span on-premises and multiple cloud environments for optimal flexibility and risk distribution
Technical Capabilities
• Hybrid Connectivity: Secure network integration using Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and Oracle FastConnect.
• Consistent Operations: Unified management across environments using Azure Arc, AWS Outposts, and Google Anthos.
• Data Synchronization: Bi-directional data replication using Oracle GoldenGate, AWS DMS, and Azure Data Factory.
• Identity Federation: Single sign-on across hybrid environments using Azure AD Connect and AWS SSO.
ROI & Benefits
• Vendor Risk Mitigation through avoidance of single-cloud lock-in.
• Gradual Migration Approach enabling phased application modernization.
• Existing Investment Preservation while gaining cloud benefits.
Our Methodology: The Structured Transformation Framework
A Phased Approach to Sustainable Cloud Adoption
1.
Assessment & Strategy
Comprehensive application portfolio analysis, business case development, and cloud adoption roadmap creation.
2.
Proof of Concept
Validation of migration approaches through targeted pilot migrations and technical feasibility testing.
3.
Migration Execution
Systematic execution of migration waves with rigorous testing and validation at each stage.
4.
Optimization
Continuous improvement of cloud operations, cost optimization, and performance tuning post-migration.
5.
Managed Operations
Ongoing management, monitoring, and enhancement of cloud environments for sustained value realization.
We maintain expertise across leading cloud platforms and migration technologies:
Cloud Platforms
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform
Migration Tools
Azure Migrate, AWS Migration Hub, CloudEndure, RiverMeadow
Containerization
Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Istio
Database Migration
AWS DMS, Azure Database Migration Service, Oracle Zero-Downtime Migration
Monitoring & Management
Cloud-native monitoring services, Prometheus, Grafana, Terraform
Quantifiable Outcomes
For Infrastructure Teams
o 40-50% Reduction in Infrastructure Management Overhead through automation and managed services
o 99.9% Uptime Availability with cloud-native high availability architectures
o 60-70% Faster Provisioning through infrastructure-as-code and automation
For Application Teams
o 50-60% Faster Deployment Cycles with CI/CD pipelines and containerization
o 30-40% Improvement in Developer Productivity through modern development frameworks
o Enhanced Application Performance with scalable cloud resources
For Business Stakeholders
o 25-35% Reduction in Total Application TCO through optimized resource utilization
o Improved Business Continuity with enterprise-grade disaster recovery capabilities
o Greater Business Agility to respond to market changes and opportunities
Client Success Story
Challenge
A global manufacturer running legacy Oracle E-Business Suite on aging hardware faced performance issues, high maintenance costs, and limited integration capabilities.
Our Solution
• Conducted comprehensive assessment of ERP customization and dependencies
• Implemented replatforming strategy to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
• Migrated database to Oracle Autonomous Database
• Implemented hybrid connectivity for integration with on-premise manufacturing systems
Impact
• Achieved 40% reduction in infrastructure costs while improving performance
• Reduced database administration overhead by 60% with autonomous capabilities
• Enabled seamless integration with cloud and on-premise systems
• Improved system availability and disaster recovery capabilities
FAQs
Your Cloud Transformation Questions, Answered
Q: How do you determine whether to rehost, replatform, or refactor an application?
We use a structured assessment framework that evaluates technical characteristics, business criticality, strategic value, and cost-benefit analysis to recommend the optimal migration approach for each application.
Q: What about applications that cannot be moved to the cloud due to regulatory or technical constraints?
We design hybrid architectures that integrate cloud and on-premise systems, allowing you to gain cloud benefits where possible while maintaining certain workloads on-premise as needed.
Q: How do you manage data migration and ensure data integrity during cloud transitions?
We employ proven data migration methodologies including comprehensive testing, validation scripts, and phased cutover approaches to ensure data consistency and integrity.
Q: What ongoing management is required after migration to cloud?
We provide managed cloud services including monitoring, cost optimization, security management, and performance tuning to ensure continued value realization.
The Actin Advantage in Cloud Transformation
Manufacturing-Specific Expertise
Deep understanding of manufacturing applications including ERP, MES, and supply chain systems
Multi-Cloud Proficiency
Certified expertise across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud platforms
Proven Migration Methodologies
Structured approaches refined through numerous successful migrations
Focus on Business Outcomes
Technology decisions driven by business objectives and measurable ROI
End-to-End Ownership
Comprehensive services from assessment through migration and ongoing management
Stop maintaining aging infrastructure and start leveraging cloud capabilities to drive your business forward. Partner with Actin to develop and execute a structured cloud transformation strategy that delivers measurable results.
