Cloud migration consulting
Safely planned. Clearly implemented.
Cloud migration consulting: strategy instead of hype
Customized cloud architecture: Avoid over-engineering. Does each of your applications really need the full complexity and cost structure of an enterprise solution? For us, cloud migration is not a trend question, but an investment decision. We objectively examine where cloud-native approaches bring measurable added value for your business model and where on-premise or hybrid solutions are economically superior.
The path to the cloud often fails not because of the technology, but due to a lack of transparency in the existing IT landscape. We create clarity, mediate between management goals and technical feasibility and design an architecture that strengthens your business in the long term.
Less technology. Better business.
Why MaibornWolff? Because we don't just relocate, we empower
We only recommend cloud technologies where they offer technical or economic advantages. If your own server cellar is more efficient for specific workloads, we recommend it transparently.
Thanks to proven process models (e.g. our open source-based risk analysis) and a high degree of automation, we deliver reliable results in weeks rather than months.
We are certified partners of AWS, Azure and STACKIT, but also technically implement Google Cloud or IONOS. We recommend the technology that solves your problem, regardless of vendor interests.
We don't just give you the keys to the new cloud and wish you "good luck". We train your team until you are able to manage operations independently. Our goal is to make us superfluous.
Do you want to use AI services? Very well. But AI needs clean data and a modern architecture. If you use AI on an outdated infrastructure, you will usually end up with chaos instead of innovation. During the migration process, we ensure that your data ends up in the cloud in such a structured way that AI models can actually work with it.
For whom is Cloud Migration Consulting the right lever?
Our consulting approach is aimed at companies that want to take a strategic and value-oriented approach to cloud transformation. We close the gap between IT strategy and operations.
We consistently close the often gaping gap between strategy paper and IT operations: from objective advice on your cloud capability to setting up the necessary governance and planning stable continued operation. And very importantly: if your own server is more economical for you, we will let you know immediately.
We are the ideal partner for:
Do you need to combine strategic goals and technical realities? We provide the architecture and the arguments that convince both sides.
Do you need innovation, but NIS-2 or DORA demand strict compliance? Our answer is superior cloud solutions that combine security and performance.
Do you have complex legacy systems and dependencies? We create transparency in the application landscape and identify the core elements that can be modernized.
Start your project with certainty
Our readiness check provides a reliable basis for decision-making and a clear roadmap in just a few weeks. We identify the right workloads and support you seamlessly from planning to implementation.
Typical hurdles during migration and our solutions
The path to the cloud is complex. If there is no structure, projects quickly become cost-intensive, confusing or get bogged down in internal coordination. We address these challenges in a targeted manner:
It is often unclear what responsibilities exist for legacy applications.
Solution: In the readiness check, we analyze your history based on data and clarify the cloud suitability (migration path) of each workload.
Management demands cloud innovation, the IT department sees operational risks. There is often a lack of translation between strategic goal and technical feasibility.
Solution: We bring technicians and decision-makers together, translate the requirements and moderate the process to achieve a common vision.
If initial workloads are migrated without a central basis, administration, security and cost control are often lacking. This leads to high rework costs.
Solution: We therefore first establish a scalable landing zone and governance so that your cloud environment is secure and manageable right from the start.
Regulations such as NIS-2, DORA or CRA increase the obligation to provide evidence. At the same time, there is often a need to keep critical data sovereign in Europe without sacrificing hyperscaler features.
Solution: We develop multi-cloud strategies that combine both: Hyperscalers for performance, sovereign providers (such as STACKIT) for critical data.
Simply moving VMs to the cloud (rehosting) without adapting the architecture is often the most cost-intensive option.
Solution: We evaluate architecture optimizations (refactoring) in advance in order to actually realize the cost benefits of the cloud.
A thorough analysis is necessary, but must not block day-to-day business.
Solution: As internal resources are often scarce, we work with standardized process models (e.g. risk analysis). We bring the right questions with us instead of developing them first. This delivers reliable results in the shortest possible time.
Our cloud migration projects at a glance
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To the BMW referenceVirtualization of software testing for control units in the AWS cloudCloudEmbedded Systems & RoboticsQuality EngineeringTo the BMW referenceDigital twin for control unit development & testing in cars
To the BMW referenceVirtualization of control units & AWS cloud integration
To the BMW referenceSetup of virtual cars & control units without expensive hardware setups, worldwide & distributed testing
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To the STARTRAIFF referenceSTARTRAIFF: Business Intelligence for the sales forceCloudData/Data PlatformsAppsTo the STARTRAIFF referenceAggregation of internal customer data & external data in a single web application
To the STARTRAIFF referenceData bundling & analysis with Amazon Bedrock
To the STARTRAIFF referenceIntuitive user interface for sales, 88% reduced preparation time before customer visits
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To the MAN referenceMAN - ATLAS L4. Control Center for the autonomous truckCloudData/Data PlatformsAppsTo the MAN referenceControl center for the technical monitoring of driverless trucks
To the MAN referenceUX design, product strategy, data structure, vehicle data visualization
To the MAN referenceMonitoring, remote support, mission management, reports for commercial autonomous transport solutions
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To the NOW referenceNOW: National Organization for Change in Mobility: development of a data warehouse systemCloudData/Data PlatformsIT Consulting & StrategyTo the NOW referenceData foundation for nationwide charging infrastructure in Germany
To the NOW referenceCloud data warehouse for integration & analysis of many diverse data sources (AWS)
To the NOW referenceSolid architecture, single point of truth ensures data-based evaluation of charging station demand
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To the NETZSCH referenceNETZSCH: Development of an IoT platformCloudData/Data PlatformsIoTTo the NETZSCH referenceUnified IoT platform for 3 business units, harmonization of existing IoT solutions
To the NETZSCH referenceIoT device connectivity, visualization software for data analysis, cloud infrastructure, operations
To the NETZSCH referenceQuick testing in the cloud infrastructure, fast integration of use cases such as predictive maintenance, process optimizations, etc.
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To the OroraTech referenceOroraTech - Security & Compliance SupportCloudCybersecurityIT Consulting & StrategyTo the OroraTech referenceRisk threat analyses for satellite startup
To the OroraTech referenceSecurity process definition, IT security risk register, action plan
To the OroraTech referenceFuture-proof IT security for successful growth
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To inCTRL referenceinCTRL Solutions: Modernization of the IoT platform for water treatment plantsCloudIoTIT ModernizationTo inCTRL referenceIoT & software modernization, integration of new functions
To inCTRL referenceData warehouse setup, integration of microservices, automated quality assurance, Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
To inCTRL referenceImproved resilience, maintainability & further development capability of the platform
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To the Health.exe referenceHealth.exe: AI-supported platform creates training plans for patientsCloudData/Data PlatformsAppsTo the Health.exe referenceAI-supported service for orthopedic & sports medicine practices
To the Health.exe referenceCloud-based web application for doctors for the automated, evidence-based creation of individually tailored patient training plans
To the Health.exe referenceNew revenue source without fixed costs, higher patient retention, AI-supported & guideline-based
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See Siemens referenceSiemens: AI demand prediction platform for industrial production planningCloudData/Data PlatformsIndustry 4.0See Siemens referenceMachine learning for time series forecasting
See Siemens referenceAutoML for automated adaptation of models to different data
See Siemens referenceUnified, scalable solution, optimized inventory costs, efficiency gains
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See Miele referenceMiele domestic appliances are networked worldwideCloudIoTEmbedded Systems & RoboticsSee Miele referenceFurther development of the IoT platform for connected home appliances
See Miele referenceContainer-based architecture, open standards, modular design
See Miele referenceQuick availability & scalability of digital services, high added value for users
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See STIHL referenceSTIHL: Control iMOW robotic mower via appCloudAppsIoTSee STIHL referenceControl and configuration of the robotic mower via smartphone
See STIHL referenceDevelopment of app, web, cloud platform and direct Bluetooth communication
See STIHL referenceDigital benefits for users, app controllability, remote software updates
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See ifm services referenceifm services: Remote maintenance of systems and machinesCloudIoTEmbedded Systems & RoboticsSee ifm services referenceFully integrated remote access in the IoT platform
See ifm services referenceFull stack cloud application, RUST-based clients, UX design
See ifm services referenceAnalysis of sensor data from production as a basis for sustainable decisions for customers
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See DER Touristik referenceDER Touristik Online: Development and migration of a multi-client capable travel booking platformCloudWeb & Portal PlatformsIT ScalingSee DER Touristik referenceConsolidation of websites onto a scalable travel booking platform
See DER Touristik referenceMulti-tenant platform in microservice architecture, cloud infrastructure & migration (AWS), digital design, testing
See DER Touristik referenceModern user experience, forward-looking travel experience platform
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See Bayernwerk referenceBayernwerk: Knowledge management via teamsCloudIT Consulting & StrategyIT ModernizationSee Bayernwerk referenceTeams app for service technicians
See Bayernwerk referenceUser-centered, intuitive UX/UI design
See Bayernwerk referenceIdentification & utilization of implicit knowledge within the company
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See Es geht LOS referenceEs geht LOS: Development of a cloud-based application for citizen participationCloudAppsWeb & Portal PlatformsSee Es geht LOS referenceApp for digitalizing lottery-based participation processes for municipalities
See Es geht LOS referenceDigital Garage, AWS Amplify & Google Maps integration, MVP in just 5 weeks
See Es geht LOS referenceSelection, contact & user management via the app: data-secure, efficient, user-friendly
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See referenceGlobal workforce planning systemCloudData/Data PlatformsPublic/AdministrationSee referenceCentralized web-based IT system to replace individual isolated solutions
See referenceEvent sourcing for planning & analytics, domain-driven design, cloud migration
See referenceEasy updates, expansion, maintenance, optimized security
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See DER Touristik referenceDER Touristik: Become a digital travel companion in 7 monthsCloudAppsWeb & Portal PlatformsSee DER Touristik referenceApp for digital customer support before, during & after the trip
See DER Touristik referenceCross-platform app with Flutter, UX/UI design, requirements engineering
See DER Touristik referenceArchitecture flexibly integrates and extends to many languages, countries & brands
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See DEKRA referenceDEKRA: Modern enterprise architecture thanks to co-creationCloudIT Consulting & StrategyIT ModernizationSee DEKRA referenceOperational & technical harmonization of the legacy IT landscape
See DEKRA referenceEnterprise architecture as co-creation by the lead architects of all IT business units
See DEKRA referenceEA community worldwide for all operational units
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See BMW Group referenceBMW Group: Remote software upgrade for vehiclesCloudCybersecurityIoTSee BMW Group referenceSoftware upgrades without the need to visit a service center
See BMW Group referenceBackend system for over-the-air communication with the vehicle, 24/7 support
See BMW Group referenceIT security, more comfort, on-demand provision of new features
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See digikoo referencedigikoo: A data platform for the Azure CloudCloudData/Data PlatformsIT Consulting & StrategySee digikoo referenceData-based information for planning & implementing the climate transition for the public sector & energy providers
See digikoo referenceScalable foundation data platform on MS Azure for migrating & automating differently formatted geo-data into a structured data schema
See digikoo referenceQuality-checked data, provision in the form of the target data model, robust, scalable database & infrastructure
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See Weidmüller referenceWeidmüller: Progression of the Industrial Service PlatformCloudIoTWeb & Portal PlatformsSee Weidmüller referenceCreation of a centralized, intuitive, expandable portal as the foundation for industrial applications (remote access, data visualization, ML)
See Weidmüller referenceExploration, setup & further development of the base platform for industrial services
See Weidmüller referenceInnovative portal for end-to-end solutions, MVP in just 7 months
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To the FinOps referenceTravel information systems: 25 percent savings in cloud costs and stable operation thanks to FinOpsCloudIT Consulting & StrategyWeb & Portal PlatformsTo the FinOps referenceAlignment of the distributed travel information system with many data sources & target groups on the AWS cloud
To the FinOps referenceFinOps: cost transparency, cloud strategy, system & architecture design, usage-based operating times, early anomaly detection
To the FinOps referenceCost transparency at team level, lean operating processes, robust observability
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To the FinOps referenceSupply chain management: Reducing cloud operating costs by 50 percent with FinOpsCloudData/Data PlatformsIT Consulting & StrategyTo the FinOps referenceReduction of costs caused by over-dimensioning & manual processes, establishment of transparency
To the FinOps referenceTargeted process modernization, automation & rightsizing
To the FinOps referenceAnnual cloud operating cost reduction: 400,000 EUR, scalability, reliability
Step by step into the cloud, with a firm foundation
Many cloud projects come to a standstill because the foundation is missing. Our approach ensures that we don't move problems to the cloud, but create solutions. We thoroughly analyze in advance which legacy issues need to be cleaned up before we set up a secure landing zone.
We place particular emphasis on training your team during the migration so that you can safely master the subsequent operation. This process gives us the necessary speed. However, we adapt the design to your individual requirements.
Cloud migration consulting: from strategy to operation
We provide you with holistic support, from analysis and planning to proof of concept, actual migration and ongoing operation. With experience from numerous projects, we manage the balancing act between strategy and implementation of cloud migrations: with the clear goal of empowering your team and making ourselves superfluous in the long term.
Our experts provide vendor-neutral advice on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and STACKIT, focusing on a cloud architecture that works, grows and pays off.
Frequently asked questions about cloud migration consulting
Is cloud migration at MaibornWolff customizable?
Every project follows a clear, tried-and-tested process - but no two migrations are the same. MaibornWolff develops tailor-made solutions instead of standard packages. Architecture, governance and security measures are adapted to the existing IT landscape and the company's strategic goals.
Why is neutral cloud consulting so important?
MaibornWolff works with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Stackit, but provides advice that is strictly vendor-independent. The focus is always on the business benefit - not which provider is at the forefront. The cloud strategy is therefore based on cost-effectiveness and feasibility, not on partner contracts.
What sets MaibornWolff apart from other cloud service providers?
Many providers rely on standard solutions. MaibornWolff designs each migration individually, contributes in-depth technical knowledge - partly by co-developing cloud services - and attaches great importance to knowledge transfer. The aim is for you to be able to operate your cloud independently later on.
How does MaibornWolff deal with regulatory requirements?
MaibornWolff integrates compliance requirements directly into the architecture planning. By using sovereign cloud providers (e.g. STACKIT) in a multi-cloud strategy, we also meet strict data residency requirements without sacrificing the scalability of hyperscalers for non-critical data.
Why MaibornWolff?
As one of the most innovative IT service providers with a great passion for AI, we focus entirely on the project business and individual software development - without our own products. To stay at the forefront, we continuously invest in our team of digital technology engineers and develop digital solutions that are well thought-out, efficient and reduced to the essentials.
Our principle: simplicity instead of complexity. We only develop what is really needed - tailor-made, useful and reliable. Our results speak for themselves. With over 800 large-scale systems and more than 10,000 person-years of experience in high-end software engineering, we are one of the few who can reliably implement even the largest and most complex IT landscapes. Thanks to close partnerships with leading hyperscalers, our customers operate their solutions in today's most modern and powerful environments.
Less technology. Better Business.