Cloud migrations represent a fundamental strategic step for companies, and it’s no coincidence that AWS actively supports them through dedicated initiatives like the Migration Acceleration Program (MAP).
Amazon Web Services created MAP, a program designed to facilitate and support companies that want to start their cloud migration journey. In this scenario, Omnys plays a crucial role in guiding businesses through the process.
What is the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)?
The Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) is a program designed for companies with complex on-premises or hybrid IT infrastructures that want to migrate their workloads to AWS cloud:
· to reduce IT costs;
· to increase security;
· to modernize applications.
The program includes a set of tools, methodologies, and best practices, along with a range of IMPORTANT FINANCIAL INCENTIVES to support the three main phases of a migration: assess, mobilize & migrate, and modernize.
How MAP works: the three-phase framework
The AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) is structured around a proven framework of three fundamental phases.
● Assess: this initial phase involves an in-depth analysis of the existing IT environment, workloads, and business needs. Migration readiness is evaluated by identifying required skills, potential gaps, and estimating costs through a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model. The goal is to build a solid business case to support the migration.
● Mobilize & Migrate: in this phase, the operational foundations of the project are laid. A clear migration strategy is defined by addressing the gaps identified during the assessment phase through the adoption of proper tools, processes, and skills. Detailed migration plans are developed to ensure efficient and secure execution.
● Modernize: the final phase involves the actual migration of workloads to the cloud, combined with the modernization of applications and infrastructure. Adopting cloud-native services enhances security, scalability, and performance while ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted business transition.
How we guide companies through migration: common challenges
Based on our experience, one of the main obstacles companies face on their cloud migration journey is truly understanding the costs.
There’s often a tendency to compare cloud infrastructure pricing to that of physical servers without considering all the “hidden” on-premises costs: electricity, cooling, maintenance, security, dedicated staff, just to name a few.
Cloud instead allows for much more efficient management: while initial costs may seem higher, the ability to optimize consumption and performance over time leads to a significant return on investment.
Another common mistake is approaching migration without a long-term strategic plan. When dealing with large infrastructures, it is essential to build a 3–4 year roadmap with clear long-term goals.
Omnys supports companies exactly at this stage: we analyze workloads, identify priorities, and build a sustainable path.
Our goal is to ensure not only a successful migration, but also the creation of a modern infrastructure that is secure and reliable.
A constantly updated team thanks to a strong partnership with AWS
The Omnys team, thanks to a strong commitment with AWS, constantly keeps its skills up to date, gaining access to exclusive tools, resources, and initiatives.
Our close collaboration with AWS allows us to participate in ongoing training programs.
This not only keeps us aligned with AWS ecosystem developments, but also enables us to offer cutting-edge solutions and highly qualified support to our clients throughout the migration journey and beyond.
How to measure the success of a cloud migration
The success of a cloud migration is not measured solely in technical terms, but especially through business-related performance indicators.
One of the main metrics is return on investment (ROI), which assesses how much the migration has generated in terms of efficiency, savings, and new opportunities.
Alongside ROI, other KPIs are monitored, such as reduction in operating costs, resource optimization, speed of solution implementation, increased system availability and reliability, and achieved scalability.
Omnys also supports companies in defining and monitoring these objectives to ensure each phase of the migration is trackable, measurable, and aimed at tangible improvement.
Relying on Omnys for AWS migration means:
● a tailored approach: every company has its own needs, and Omnys implements customized strategies to ensure the cloud migration process is optimized;
● a certified team: with over 80 experts and more than 35 AWS certifications, Omnys offers strong expertise in areas such as Machine Learning and Generative AI, DevOps, and cloud-native solution development;
● cost reduction: thanks to MAP and Omnys' expertise, companies can lower their IT costs;
● increased security: migrating to AWS with Omnys enhances IT security and increases the availability and reliability of services, including the ability to respond to rapidly evolving demand.
Moving to the cloud is no longer a distant possibility — it’s only a matter of time. Delaying it only postpones an inevitable transformation that, if properly managed, can become a real opportunity for growth and innovation!
