Azure migration specialists · UK
Move to Microsoft Azure with a plan, a price and no surprises
ComputeCloud plans and delivers Azure migrations for UK organisations. Servers, SQL Server, VMware or a whole data centre, assessed for free, costed up front and migrated in tested waves.
- Fixed-scope proposals
- UK data residency
- Microsoft funding guidance
- Delivered with Focus Group
Deadline
93 days
until Windows Server 2016 reaches end of extended support on 12 January 2027. After that, no security patches without paid Extended Security Updates.
Windows Server migration options →Why UK organisations are moving to Azure now
Most migrations we're asked about are triggered by one of four things.
End of support
SQL Server 2016 left support in July 2026 and Windows Server 2016 follows in January 2027. Moving them to Azure gives you security updates for longer, while you modernise.
VMware licensing
Since Broadcom's acquisition, many organisations face much higher VMware renewals. Azure gives you a way out, either lift-and-shift or Azure VMware Solution.
Hardware & data centre
A server refresh, a co-location contract ending or an office move is the natural moment to stop owning hardware.
Cost & resilience
Pay for what you use, back up and fail over across UK regions, and stop budgeting for the next big hardware purchase.
Azure migration services
Whatever you're moving, we plan it, cost it and migrate it, then hand it over so it runs well.
Windows Server migration
Move Windows Server 2012–2022 workloads to Azure VMs, including ahead of the Windows Server 2016 end-of-support date in January 2027.
Learn moreSQL Server migration
Move SQL Server databases to Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database or SQL Server on Azure VMs, with minimal downtime.
Learn moreVMware to Azure
Exit rising VMware licensing costs by moving vSphere VMs to native Azure VMs or Azure VMware Solution.
Learn moreData centre exit
Close an on-site server room or exit a co-location contract on time, with every workload planned, moved and decommissioned.
Learn moreHow an Azure migration works
A typical small-to-mid-sized migration takes 6–16 weeks from assessment to go-live.
Free assessment
Two minutes online, then a 30-minute call. We scope what you have and what's driving the move.
Discovery & costing
Azure Migrate maps your servers, dependencies and right-sized Azure costs. You get a fixed-scope proposal.
Landing zone
We build a secure Azure foundation covering identity, networking, policy, backup and cost controls before anything moves.
Migrate in waves
Workloads move in tested waves with rollback plans, usually out of hours, so users barely notice.
Optimise
Right-sizing, reservations and Azure Hybrid Benefit keep the monthly bill under control after go-live.
What's in the free assessment
No sales deck. You get a short, practical read-out you can use whether or not you work with us.
- A view of what should move, what should be modernised and what should be retired
- A ballpark one-off migration cost and estimated monthly Azure run cost
- Whether you're likely to qualify for Microsoft's Azure Accelerate funding
- End-of-support and licensing risks (Windows Server, SQL Server, VMware)
- A realistic timeline and the biggest risks to plan around
Local Azure migration support
Remote-first delivery across the UK, with on-site workshops where they help.
Latest Azure migration guides
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Azure migration checklist: 12 steps from assessment to go-live
A practical 12-step Azure migration checklist for UK IT teams — discovery, business case, landing zone, migration waves, cut-over and optimisation.
· 4 min read
Windows Server 2016 end of support: your options before 12 January 2027
Windows Server 2016 extended support ends on 12 January 2027. Compare your four options (upgrade, Extended Security Updates, migrate to Azure, or replace).
About ComputeCloud
ComputeCloud is a UK Azure migration service. It helps organisations move servers, SQL Server databases, VMware environments and whole data centres to Microsoft Azure. Every engagement starts with a free assessment that sets out what should move, roughly what it will cost to migrate and to run, and whether Microsoft funding is available. Workloads then move in planned, tested waves onto a secure Azure foundation that keeps UK data in UK regions.
Frequently asked questions
What does an Azure migration involve?
An Azure migration moves your servers, databases and applications from your own hardware or data centre into Microsoft Azure. It runs in five stages. First an assessment of what you have, then a costed plan, then a secure Azure "landing zone", then migration in tested waves, and finally optimisation to keep running costs down.
How long does an Azure migration take?
Most small-to-mid-sized migrations (up to around 50 servers) take 6–16 weeks from assessment to go-live. Larger estates and full data-centre exits typically take 3–9 months and run in multiple waves.
How much does it cost to migrate to Azure?
For UK organisations, indicative one-off migration costs range from around £5,000–£20,000 for under 10 servers to £60,000+ for 50–200 servers, before any Microsoft funding. Your monthly Azure bill depends on how the workloads are sized and licensed. See our Azure migration cost guide for the detail.
Can Microsoft fund part of my migration?
Often, yes. Microsoft's Azure Accelerate programme can provide partner-delivered funding, Azure credits and expert deployment help for eligible migrations. Eligibility depends on your organisation and the project, and a qualified partner has to nominate you. We check this as part of the free assessment.
Will our data stay in the UK?
Yes, if you want it to. Azure has two UK regions, UK South (London) and UK West (Cardiff), so your workloads, backups and disaster-recovery copies can all stay in the UK.
Do you work with organisations outside London?
Yes. We support organisations across the UK, with dedicated pages for London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol. Delivery is remote-first, with on-site workshops when they help.
Find out what your Azure migration would cost
Answer a few quick questions about your environment. We'll come back within one working day with next steps, a ballpark cost and whether you qualify for Microsoft funding.