Cloud migration services for UK businesses

Yes. For businesses that need dedicated infrastructure, strict data residency or predictable performance, we migrate workloads to UK-hosted private cloud, either on its own or alongside Azure in a hybrid setup, with the same assessment, plan, migrate and verify process.

Look for a provider that assesses application dependencies, explains platform choices and documents costs, responsibilities and acceptance criteria. Ask how it plans cutover, rollback, data protection and post-migration support, and request relevant project examples. LANIX brings these stages into one migration plan and can work alongside your internal IT team or existing provider.

If your business already uses Microsoft 365, planning Azure alongside it helps you review identity, access, security and licensing together. LANIX considers these dependencies during migration planning rather than treating server moves in isolation. Copilot readiness also needs appropriate permissions and well-organised data; moving to Azure alone does not make a business ready for AI.

Cloud migration means moving business data, applications or servers from on-premises infrastructure or existing hosting to a cloud environment. LANIX assesses your current systems, plans a suitable Azure, private cloud or hybrid setup, and moves agreed workloads in stages. Testing and sign-off help confirm that staff can access the systems and data they need after each move.

The timescale depends on data volumes, application dependencies, connectivity and available cutover windows. LANIX typically allows around four weeks for planning, with general lead times of 8–10 weeks; these are not a guarantee of total project duration. We confirm the schedule for your environment during scoping, including migration stages, testing and sign-off.

Costs depend on the systems being moved, data volumes, application changes and the support required. A useful quote separates one-off assessment, planning, migration and testing from ongoing hosting, licences, backup and support. Ask for the scope, exclusions and assumptions in writing, including any provider data-transfer or usage charges. LANIX builds a costed plan around your environment rather than quoting a universal per-user price.

We plan for minimal disruption, but zero downtime cannot be promised for every system. Staged data transfers, agreed maintenance windows and phased cutovers reduce the impact on staff. The plan sets out expected interruptions, testing and rollback options before a move, with business-critical changes scheduled around your operations.

Data location depends on the platform, services and regions selected. We discuss residency, retention, access and backup requirements when planning your Azure or UK-hosted private cloud environment. UK hosting alone does not establish UK GDPR compliance: your organisation must also consider lawful processing, supplier agreements and the controls needed for its regulatory obligations.

Yes. While our roots are in London, we work with businesses across the UK. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, just get in touch and we’ll let you know.