What we build
- Cloud foundations. A multi-account setup (AWS Organizations, GCP folders or Azure management groups) with SSO, guardrails and central logging. Why it matters from day one.
- Networking. VPCs, private subnets, VPN or Direct Connect to what stays on-prem, and egress that doesn't quietly cost a fortune.
- Compute that fits. Managed containers (ECS, Cloud Run), Kubernetes when it earns its keep, or plain VMs when that is the right answer.
- Data. Managed databases, replication-based cutover to keep downtime to minutes, and backups that are tested before go-live.
- Pipelines. CI/CD that builds once and promotes the same artifact to staging and production.
- Everything in Terraform. Documented, reviewed in pull requests and handed over to your team.
How a migration runs
- Inventory. Every server, database, cron job, DNS record and third-party dependency, with an owner next to it.
- Target design. Region (Frankfurt, Milan, or the new Athens Local Zone for latency-sensitive workloads), compute choice, data plan and a cost estimate.
- Foundations and pipelines. Built and tested before any production traffic moves.
- Rehearsal. A full dry run of the cutover in staging, timed, with a rollback plan.
- Cutover. Data replicated ahead of time, DNS switched with low TTLs, old environment kept warm until you are confident.
- First 30 days. Cost guardrails, alerts and right-sizing once real traffic shows what you need.
The full checklist we use is in our cloud migration checklist for Greek companies.
Who it is for
- Companies running on a VPS, a Greek hosting provider or on-prem servers that are hitting their limits.
- Teams leaving Heroku-style platforms because of cost or control.
- Startups launching a product who want the foundations right before the first customer, not after the first incident.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a cloud migration take?
A small application with one database usually takes a few weeks. A company with several services, environments and integrations typically takes two to six months. The inventory step gives you a realistic timeline before you commit.
Will we have downtime?
We plan for minutes, not hours. Databases are replicated ahead of time and DNS is switched with low TTLs, so the cutover window is short and rehearsed. Some legacy systems need a maintenance window; we tell you upfront.
Which cloud should we move to?
For most Greek startups AWS is the default, but GCP and Azure win in specific cases such as data-heavy products or Microsoft-centred companies. Our AWS vs GCP vs Azure comparison covers the trade-offs.
Do we need Kubernetes?
Often not. For a handful of services, managed containers like ECS or Cloud Run are cheaper to run and simpler to operate. We recommend Kubernetes when you have many services, platform teams or multi-cloud needs. See Kubernetes consulting.
Will our data stay in the EU?
Yes. We default to EU regions and map where every piece of data and every log lives, which also helps with GDPR and NIS2.