Cloud architecture and readiness review
Build strong foundations for secure, sustainable cloud adoption.
Moving to the cloud isn’t just a technical choice. It affects governance, security, operating models, and long-term costs.
Our cloud architecture and readiness review helps education and research organisations understand their current environment, identify gaps, and plan a clear path forward — before major investment or migration.
Without strong foundations, cloud adoption can increase technical debt, introduce security or compliance risks, and cause cost or operational challenges later
Our review helps you make informed decisions early, reducing risk, avoiding rework, and supporting a smooth migration.
Benefits
Our architecture and readiness review offers:
- A clear view of your current cloud readiness
- Prioritised, actionable recommendations
- Shared understanding across IT, security, and leadership
- A practical basis for roadmap planning or migration
The review covers high-level design (HLD) and low-level design (LLD), cloud landing zones, azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) readiness.
We look at both technical and operational factors, including:
- Cloud architecture and design principles
- Identity, access, and security foundations
- Governance, policy, and compliance readiness
- Operating model maturity and responsibilities
- Skills, tooling, and delivery capability
The review is multi-cloud aware and aligned with sector standards and recognised best practice.
Eligibility
This service is for institutions planning a major cloud move, organisations reviewing earlier cloud decisions, and teams seeking assurance before migration or investment
Getting started
Contact your relationship manager or make a customer enquiry to find out more about cloud architecture and readiness review.