1st Solution Group
Service

Cloud & Platform Modernization

Platforms that balance scalability, sovereignty and operating cost.

Context

Cloud modernization needs architecture, not just migration.

Many cloud initiatives fail to deliver the expected value because target picture, landing zones, operating model and cost management aren't properly aligned. We help organizations build modern platforms, retire legacy landscapes and make cloud investments economically and technically viable.

Overview

Our services at a glance

01

Cloud target picture & platform strategy

02

Landing zones & governance

03

Migration waves & legacy retirement

04

FinOps & operating models

Core capabilities

What we actually deliver

A.

Cloud target picture and platform strategy

We define target architectures for public, private, hybrid or sovereign cloud and derive resilient implementation decisions from them.

B.

Landing zones and platform engineering

We design the technical foundations, governance and automation that let teams work safely and efficiently on platforms.

C.

Migration and cost management

We plan migration waves, reduce technical debt and establish FinOps mechanisms for transparent cloud costs.

Relevance

Why this capability area is decisive

Cloud only becomes a lever when platforms, governance, security and the operating model are designed together."

Application

Typical use scenarios

  • Building a cloud landing zone
  • Modernizing legacy infrastructure
  • Migrating critical applications
  • Introducing FinOps
  • Building platform engineering teams
Approach

How we work

  1. PHASE 1

    Analyze cloud maturity and system landscape

    Capture the starting point, target picture and framework conditions.

  2. PHASE 2

    Define target architecture and landing zone model

    Define the cloud target picture, governance and reference architecture.

  3. PHASE 3

    Plan migration and platform setup

    Build migration waves, automation and platform foundation.

  4. PHASE 4

    Anchor operations, governance and FinOps

    Establish the operating model, cost management and continuous improvement.

Impact

Benefits for your organization

  • Scalable platforms
  • Reduced TCO
  • Faster provisioning
  • Better governance
  • Higher operational resilience
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, we account for requirements around digital sovereignty, security and regulatory frameworks.

A short initial conversation — concrete next steps.

30 minutes, no obligation. Outcome: an initial assessment and a possible scope.

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