Migration & Decommissioning Strategy Creation
App Innovation
Motivation
Organizations aiming to modernize their application landscape often encounter complex challenges during the cloud migration process. These challenges include dependency-laden legacy systems, concerns regarding business continuity, and the potential for budget overruns.
Concurrently, decommissioning outdated systems is vital for reducing operational costs and mitigating technical debt. An effective migration and decommissioning strategy is imperative to realize the benefits of cloud computing while minimizing disruption and risk.
What we bring
With extensive experience in cloud and enterprise architecture, PRODYNA helps you develop a practical and low-risk migration strategy. Our offering includes:
- Assessment of existing systems, interfaces, dependencies, and cloud readiness
- Development of a tailored migration path focused on business impact and time-to-value
- Decommissioning roadmap for legacy systems
- Risk analysis and business continuity planning
- Tooling recommendations (e.g., Azure Migrate, Azure Landing Zones)
- Identification of quick wins and modernization potential
- Clear deliverables, timelines, and ownership structures
What you need
You just need a core team familiar with your current application and infrastructure landscape – ideally including IT architects, operations, security, and business stakeholders. We’ll take care of the rest.
What you get
We guide you through a structured and pragmatic approach to define a tailored migration and decommissioning strategy. Our process includes close collaboration with your stakeholders, detailed technical analysis, and clear documentation that ensures transparency and alignment. The output is a migration plan that balances speed, cost-efficiency, and operational stability.
Analysis & Discovery
(approx. 3–8 weeks)
We start by analyzing your current application landscape, technical architecture, and operational setup. This includes identifying key systems, interfaces, dependencies, and business-critical workloads. Through stakeholder interviews and system reviews, we assess cloud readiness, risk factors, and existing constraints – laying the groundwork for a reliable migration strategy.
Strategy Development
(approx. 2–5 weeks)
Based on the insights gathered, we design a customized migration and decommissioning strategy. This includes defining migration waves, target deployment models (lift-and-shift, replatform, refactor), and an initial timeline. We also develop a decommissioning concept for legacy components, focusing on compliance, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
Validation & Roadmap Alignment
(approx. 1–2 days)
In a collaborative workshop, we present the draft strategy and validate it with key stakeholders. We align on goals, priorities, and constraints, ensuring that the proposed roadmap supports both business and IT objectives. This phase ensures transparency, stakeholder buy-in, and organizational readiness.
Execution Planning & Enablement
(approx. 2–3 weeks)
We conclude by creating an actionable execution plan, including clear milestones, roles, and responsibilities. We also provide guidance on team enablement, cloud governance, and change management – empowering your organization to execute the strategy confidently and effectively.
Quick facts
- Duration: 8-16 weeks
- Deliverables: Tailored migration strategy, legacy decommissioning roadmap, and actionable execution plan
Benefits
- Structured, low-risk migration planning
- Full transparency on system dependencies and risks
- Clear path for phasing out legacy applications
- Cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement
- Execution-ready plan with defined responsibilities and milestones
Contact us
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David Wainwright
