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Modernise Microsoft Workloads with Cloud-Ready Solutions

D55 helps organisations modernise software delivery with AWS-powered DevOps services. From CI/CD pipelines to infrastructure automation, we deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions.

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Why Modernise Microsoft Workloads?

Outdated Microsoft workloads drain budgets and slow innovation. High licensing costs, complex upgrades, and on-prem limitations hold businesses back. Modernisation offers:
Improved Performance – Faster applications on cloud-native infrastructure.
Cost Savings – Optimise licensing and reduce infrastructure costs.
Scalability – Azure cloud that grows with your business.
Security & Compliance – Enterprise-grade protections built-in.
Challenges with Legacy Workloads
“Benefits of Modernisation

Our Microsoft Modernisation Capabilities

Windows Server Migration
Migrate legacy Windows systems to Azure with minimal downtime.
SQL Server Modernisation
Optimise SQL databases with Azure SQL or cloud-native alternatives.
.NET Application Modernisation
Refactor legacy .NET apps into scalable, containerised cloud services.
Cloud-Native Development
Leverage Azure functions, containers, and serverless for new apps.
Security & Governance
Built-in compliance and secure access controls for sensitive workloads.
Onboarding Platforms
Tailored to your culture, reducing ramp-up time for new hires.
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Than a Migration: It's a Strategy

Not all workloads are the same. We help you choose the right modernisation pathway for each application to maximise ROI and minimise risk.

 1.Rehost (Lift and Shift)

What it is: Moving your existing servers and applications to Azure infrastructure with minimal changes.
Best for: Getting to the cloud quickly, reducing data centre costs, and applications that are difficult to change.

2. Replatform (Lift and Reshape)

What it is: Making minor optimisations to applications to take better advantage of the cloud, such as moving a SQL Server database to a managed Azure SQL instance.
Best for: Gaining immediate cloud benefits like scalability and reduced management overhead without a full rewrite.

3.Refactor / Rearchitect

What it is: Significantly modifying or rewriting applications to become fully cloud-native, often using containers, microservices, or serverless functions.
Best for: Critical applications where you need maximum scalability, agility, and long-term innovation.

Why Choose D55 for Microsoft Modernisation

Azure Expertise
Specialists in Microsoft + cloud-native environments.
End-to-End Support
From migration to modernisation and optimisation.
Proven Frameworks
Repeatable, secure delivery methods tested across industries.
Cross-Sector Experience
Energy, pharma, finance, retail, and more.
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Strategic Cost Management & Licensing Optimisation

Modernisation is also about financial optimisation. We ensure your move to Azure is as cost-effective as possible.

Azure Hybrid Benefit

We help you leverage your existing on-premise Windows Server and SQL Server licenses with Software Assurance to significantly reduce the cost of running workloads in Azure.

Right-Sizing and Reserved Instances

We don't just move your workloads; we analyse them. We ensure you're using the right-sized virtual machines and leverage Azure Reserved Instances to lock in savings of up to 72%.

FinOps & Cost Governance

Post-migration, we provide dashboards and establish governance policies to give you full visibility and control over your Azure spend, eliminating waste and ensuring predictable costs.
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Our Approach to Modernisation

Assess

Audit workloads, identify risks, design roadmap.

Migrate

Move workloads to Azure with minimal disruption.

Modernise

Optimise apps, databases, and infrastructure for cloud

 Optimise

Continuous monitoring, performance, and cost efficiency.

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Proven Impact

Reduced IT Costs

Clients cut infrastructure spend by up to 40% after Azure migration.

Improved Reliability

Stronger uptime and resilience across Windows + SQL workloads.

 Faster Innovation

Teams delivered new features faster with .NET cloud modernisation.
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Modernise Microsoft Workloads with D55

Don’t let legacy Microsoft systems hold your business back. D55 helps you migrate, modernise, and optimise workloads for performance, cost savings, and long-term innovation.

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FAQs

Find quick answers to common questions about our services, processes, and how we help you with your tax and financial needs.

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1.  Which Microsoft workloads can you modernise?

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We work with Windows Server, SQL Server, and .NET applications. We help with application modernisation and data modernisation and help businesses integrate systems to say goodbye to manual data handling.

 2.Do we have to move everything at once?

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No — D55 supports phased migrations starting with high-value workloads.

3.Is Azure the only option?

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We specialise in Azure but also support hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.

4.How do you manage downtime risk?

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We design phased rollouts and testing to minimise disruption.