Microsoft Azure Local with Data#3 helps organisations explore the benefits of a hybrid cloud approach by combining the scalability of Azure Public Cloud with the performance and data residency advantages of Azure Local.
Backed by deep expertise and access to Azure Local Boost program incentives, including deployment vouchers and technical workshops, Data#3 supports your smooth transition to hybrid cloud. This approach helps businesses modernise infrastructure, optimise workloads, and achieve stronger security, performance, and compliance outcomes.
Solution
The Azure Local Boost Assessment, delivered by Data#3, provides a detailed evaluation of an organisation’s current Azure Public Cloud and data centre environment. Identifying opportunities to modernise infrastructure, improve workload performance, enhance security, and reduce costs through a hybrid cloud approach using Azure Local.
The in-depth assessment includes technical workshops, a deep-dive analysis, and hands-on guidance to develop a tailored migration roadmap. Leveraging Azure Local Boost program incentives, such as deployment vouchers and technical enablement, we work alongside you to accelerate adoption and ensure a smooth transition. By aligning cloud strategy with business objectives, the assessment equips organisations of all sizes, with clear and actionable steps toward a more efficient and scalable hybrid environment.
Benefits and Outcomes
The Azure Local Boost Assessment offers several key benefits that can significantly enhance your organisation’s IT infrastructure and operations:
Comprehensive infrastructure and Azure analysis: The assessment provides a detailed evaluation of your current data centre and Azure setup, identifying areas for improvement and optimisation. This thorough analysis helps you understand your existing infrastructure’s strengths and weaknesses, paving the way for a more efficient and effective migration to Azure Local.
Tailored migration roadmap: Based on the assessment findings, Data#3 creates a customised migration plan that aligns with your specific business goals and technical requirements. This roadmap ensures a smooth transition to Azure Local, minimising disruptions and maximising the benefits of the new environment.
Cost savings and incentives: The assessment leverages the Azure Local Boost program’s incentives, such as deployment vouchers and technical workshops, to reduce the costs associated with the migration. These incentives can cover significant portions of the deployment expenses, making the transition more affordable (Terms and conditions apply)
Enhanced performance and security: The assessment ensures that your new Azure Local environment is optimised for performance and security. This includes improved workload management, enhanced data protection, and robust security features that safeguard your IT assets.
Educational workshops and technical sessions: The assessment includes a series of workshops and technical sessions designed to educate your IT team on the benefits and functionalities of Azure Local. These sessions provide valuable insights and hands-on experience, empowering your team to effectively manage and utilise the new infrastructure effectively
Accelerated adoption: The structured approach of the Azure Local Boost Assessment, combined with the program’s resources and incentives, accelerates the adoption process. This means you can start reaping the benefits of Azure Local more quickly, enhancing your organisation’s agility and competitiveness.
Improved operational efficiency: The assessment will help streamline your IT operations by identifying and implementing best practices for managing hybrid cloud environments. This includes optimising resource utilisation, reducing latency, and improving overall system responsiveness.
Process
The Azure Local Boost Assessment follows a structured process to ensure a thorough evaluation, clear recommendations, with a smooth transition to Azure Local when appropriate. Here are the key steps involved:
Initial consultation: Consultation between Data#3 and your organisation to understand specific business goals, technical requirements, and current infrastructure setup.
Nomination and approval: Nomination (by Data#3 on your behalf) for the Azure Local Boost program. Once approved, you will receive a voucher to be used towards the cost of the assessment and migration services.
Assessment workshop: A detailed assessment workshop conducted to evaluate your current data centre environment. Includes analysing existing workloads, identifying optimisation opportunities, and assessing security and performance requirements.
Customised migration plan: Tailored migration roadmap outlining the steps to transition to Azure Local, including timelines, resource allocation, and specific technical tasks.
Technical workshops and training: A series of optional technical workshops and training sessions designed to ensure that your team is well-prepared to manage and utilise the new infrastructure.
Deployment and migration: The actual migration process begins, leveraging technical resources, templates and blueprints. Data#3 will assist in deploying Azure Local, migrating workloads, and ensuring that the new environment is optimised for performance and security.
Proof of completion: After the migration is complete, Data#3 will submit the Proof of Execution documentation to verify that the project has been successfully executed according to the approved Statement of Work.
Ongoing support and optimisation: Post-migration, Data#3 can provide ongoing Managed Services support to ensure that your Azure Local environment continues to operate efficiently. This includes regular performance reviews, security assessments, and optimisation recommendations.
This assessment is particularly valuable for those in the following roles:
The Azure Local Boost Assessment is aimed at organisations looking to transition from legacy systems to a modern hybrid cloud environment using Azure Local.
Organisations with legacy systems: Organisations currently using Windows Server 2012, SQL Server 2012, VMware or Nutanix are ideal candidates.
Enterprises and SMBs: Both large enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to adopt a hybrid cloud approach can leverage the Azure Local Boost Assessment.
Industries with distributed locations: Sectors such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and public sector entities that operate across multiple locations can particularly benefit from the assessment.
IT Administrators and Decision Makers: Relevant for those responsible for deploying and managing the organisation’s IT infrastructure.
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Why Data#3
Data#3 is well placed as a partner in Australia that is a locally-audited Azure Expert MSP, hold the highest tier of partner certification with all major OEMs, and is a direct CSP partner who has the full capability to service every aspect of a successful Azure Local implementation, migration and managed services.
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