Your servers in the cloud — in 8 weeks, with no data loss and no surprises
Move to the cloud securely — servers located in Germany
Migration to Azure, AWS or IONOS with German data centers. GDPR-compliant, NIS2-ready, with a complete data protection package.
Anonymized reference caseMid-sized consulting firm · Frankfurt, 75 employees+
Starting point
Servers in its own IT infrastructure, high maintenance costs, no contingency plan, no solution for remote work after COVID.
Solution & result
Complete migration to Azure Frankfurt in 7 weeks — all servers, Active Directory, file servers and backups.
41% cost reduction in the first year, full remote work for all employees, 99.95% availability.
On-premises servers cost money and nerves — and keep you up at night
- Hardware refresh every 4–5 years: five- to six-figure investments with no direct added value
- Server room air conditioning, UPS, fire protection — hidden operating costs that add up
- No disaster recovery: a server room fire or water damage means data loss
Cloud migration at a fixed price with a guaranteed timeline — no scope creep
- Binding fixed-price quote after the assessment — no surprises after the project starts
- Migration runs in parallel: old and new systems run side by side, with the switchover in a maintenance window
- German data centers (Azure Frankfurt, AWS eu-central-1) — data never leaves the EU
Scope of services
What Cloud Migration Germany does for you
Cloud Assessment
Analysis of your existing IT infrastructure and development of the optimal cloud strategy with a TCO comparison.
Microsoft Azure
Azure setup and migration with German data centers (Frankfurt, Berlin) — fully GDPR-compliant.
Amazon Web Services
AWS migration with EU data centers (Frankfurt) and GDPR-compliant configuration of all services.
IONOS Cloud
Fully German cloud infrastructure with IONOS — maximum data sovereignty and server locations in Germany.
Security & Compliance
GDPR-compliant cloud configuration, encrypted data storage and a complete data protection package.
Hybrid Cloud
Flexible combination of on-premises systems and cloud, tailored to your specific security requirements.
Approach
How we work
Cloud Assessment
Inventory of all systems, data and applications — development of the optimal migration strategy.
Planning & Architecture
Cloud architecture design, security concept and a detailed migration plan with timeline.
Migration & Testing
Step-by-step migration with parallel operation, thorough testing and a rollback plan.
Optimization & Operations
Performance tuning, cost optimization and ongoing monitoring of your cloud infrastructure.
The cloud migration was surprisingly smooth. Clouderio delivered everything exactly as agreed — timeline, budget, no data loss. By the following Monday, everything was running in the cloud.
Cost comparison
What on-premise really costs
Most companies underestimate their on-premise costs by 30–40%. These items never show up in a budget plan — but they show up every year.
On-premise — real annual costs
Cloud — all costs included
Average savings
35%
in the first year after cloud migration
Cloud providers
Azure, AWS, or IONOS — we recommend what fits
No commission-driven recommendations. We recommend the provider that fits your requirements — and explain our reasoning transparently.
Microsoft Azure
Ideal for Microsoft stack usersIdeal for:
Microsoft 365 companies, Active Directory, hybrid infrastructures
- ✓Seamless integration with M365 and Entra ID
- ✓Azure Frankfurt data center (GDPR)
- ✓Hybrid cloud between on-premise and cloud
- ✓Most comprehensive security and compliance portfolio
Amazon Web Services
For complex, scalable infrastructuresIdeal for:
Custom development, DevOps teams, global scaling
- ✓Largest cloud service portfolio in the world
- ✓AWS eu-central-1 Frankfurt (GDPR)
- ✓Ideal for containerization and microservices
- ✓Cost-effective for high workloads
IONOS Cloud
Maximum data sovereigntyIdeal for:
Public authorities, law firms, industries with strict data protection requirements
- ✓100% German corporate structure
- ✓Data centers exclusively in Germany
- ✓US CLOUD Act not applicable
- ✓Lowest-cost entry for simple workloads
Migration process
8 weeks — from assessment to go-live
No big bang. No risk. Parallel operation until the final cutover. Rollback is possible at any time — in more than 40 projects, we have never needed it.
Cloud assessment
Complete inventory of all servers, data, and applications. TCO comparison of on-premise vs. cloud. Recommendation of the optimal provider.
Deliverable:
Assessment report + fixed-price quote
Planning & architecture
Cloud architecture design, security concept, migration sequence. The legacy system keeps running — no risk to ongoing operations.
Deliverable:
Migration plan + rollback concept
Migration & testing
Step-by-step migration in parallel operation. Thorough testing of every system. Cutover only after full verification during a maintenance window.
Deliverable:
All systems migrated + acceptance report
Hypercare & optimization
Intensive support in the first weeks after go-live. Performance tuning, cost optimization, monitoring setup.
Deliverable:
SLA activated + documentation handed over
Rollback guarantee
The legacy system keeps running throughout the entire migration. Cutover only after full verification. Rollback at the push of a button — at any time, at every project stage.
Location
Why we recommend German and EU data centers exclusively
Not out of patriotism. For pragmatic reasons that will convince your data protection officer and your customers.
GDPR compliance
Data in German and EU data centers is subject exclusively to the GDPR. No US CLOUD Act, no British NCSC access, no gray areas.
No issues with your data protection officer
Data sovereignty
Your customer data never leaves the EU. Your record of processing activities lists EU providers only. Customers and partners can verify this.
Full transparency toward customers
Low latency
Frankfurt is one of the most important internet hubs in Europe — German data centers deliver the best performance for German companies.
Faster than US-based alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Cloud Migration Germany at a glance.
01Will the migration stay within the planned budget?+
We work exclusively with fixed prices that become binding after the assessment. No hourly billing, no scope creep. What is agreed costs what is agreed.
02What happens if the migration goes wrong?+
We always build in parallel: the old system keeps running throughout the entire migration. A rollback is possible at any time — in more than 40 projects, we have never needed one.
03Which cloud provider is the right one?+
It depends on your requirements. Azure is ideal if you use Microsoft 365. AWS for complex infrastructures with a lot of in-house development. IONOS for maximum data sovereignty with server locations in Germany. We recommend based on your requirements — not on commissions.
04How much does a cloud migration cost?+
Depending on infrastructure size and complexity: typically €15,000–50,000 fixed price for the migration project. Ongoing cloud costs then replace on-premises operating costs — with typical savings of 30–40%.
Free assessment workshop — no obligation
In 60 minutes, we analyze your current situation and show you exactly which solution makes sense for your business — with a binding quote within 5 business days.