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Cloud Migration & Modernization

Legacy infrastructure is slowing automotive enterprises down. We plan and execute cloud migrations that protect production-critical systems while unlocking the speed, scalability, and cost efficiency the cloud delivers.

TL;DR

We migrate automotive on-premise environments to cloud — AWS, Azure, or GCP — using zero-downtime strategies tailored for 24/7 manufacturing, MES, and ERP workloads. Typical engagements run 3–9 months and deliver 30–50% infrastructure cost reduction.

Cloud migration in the automotive sector is not like migrating a retail app. Production systems run around the clock. ERP platforms touch every business process. MES solutions are wired directly into factory floors. A migration failure doesn't mean a website goes down — it can halt a production line. That's why our cloud migration methodology was built specifically for automotive environments.

Assessment & Business Case

Every migration begins with a rigorous discovery phase. We inventory your application portfolio, map dependencies, assess TISAX and compliance constraints, and model the total cost of ownership for the target cloud architecture. You receive a documented migration business case — with risk analysis, cost projections, and a prioritized migration backlog — before a single workload moves.

Migration Strategy: Lift-and-Shift, Re-platform, or Re-architect

Not every workload should be treated the same. We apply the 6R framework (rehost, replatform, repurchase, refactor, retire, retain) to determine the optimal migration path for each application. Time-sensitive production systems may be rehosted first for speed, while legacy monoliths are re-architected in parallel for long-term agility.

Zero-Downtime Execution for 24/7 Environments

Automotive manufacturing doesn't pause for IT projects. Our migration playbooks include blue/green cutover patterns, database replication with sub-second lag, and rollback procedures tested before go-live. For IATF 16949-certified environments, we document all changes in compliance with your quality management system requirements.

Hypercare & Optimization

Migration is not the end. We operate a structured hypercare period post-cutover, monitoring performance, cost, and reliability against agreed SLOs. We then hand over to your operations team with runbooks, architecture documentation, and — if needed — an ongoing managed services arrangement.

Our Approach

1

Discovery & Assessment

Application inventory, dependency mapping, TCO modeling, compliance review (TISAX, ISO 27001).

2

Migration Architecture

Target state design, landing zone setup, security baseline, network topology.

3

Wave Planning

Workload prioritization, migration wave design, team alignment, cutover scheduling.

4

Migration Execution

Automated migration tooling, data replication, zero-downtime cutover, rollback testing.

5

Hypercare & Handover

Post-go-live monitoring, performance tuning, runbook delivery, team enablement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a typical cloud migration take for an automotive OEM?
Scope varies significantly by portfolio size and complexity. A focused migration of 20–50 workloads typically runs 3–6 months. Large enterprise migrations covering ERP, MES, and connected vehicle backends can run 12–24 months in structured waves. Our assessment phase, usually 4–6 weeks, produces a detailed timeline before any migration begins.
Can you migrate SAP environments as part of the engagement?
Yes. SAP on Cloud is a core Apex competency. We handle both SAP RISE (SAP-managed cloud) and hyperscaler-hosted SAP S/4HANA migrations, including BTP integration work. We coordinate closely with SAP basis teams and hyperscaler migration programs (AWS MAP, Azure Migrate, Google CAF).
How do you handle TISAX compliance during a migration?
TISAX requirements are mapped into the migration architecture from day one. We design landing zones and data handling procedures that maintain your existing TISAX assessment level, document all changes in your ISMS, and can coordinate with your TISAX assessment provider for scope verification.
What cloud providers do you work with?
We are cloud-agnostic and hold partner status with AWS (Premier Consulting Partner), Microsoft Azure (Solutions Partner), and Google Cloud. Most automotive enterprises run multi-cloud environments and we design architectures that avoid hard lock-in where possible.
What happens if a cutover goes wrong?
Every migration cutover includes a tested rollback procedure with defined decision points. We maintain the source environment in a stable, revertible state for a defined hypercare window — typically 2–4 weeks — before decommissioning. A rollback has never required more than 4 hours in our project history.

Ready to Move Your Workloads to the Cloud?

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