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“Our scientists were impressed with West Loop's ability to present the data in clear concise visualizations. They understood our data and could articulate their findings to our team. ”

Brian H.

Director of Data Science

“The best consulting organization we have worked with. West Loop's solution automated our manual processes allowing my team to focus on our business not data entry.”

Chris V.

CFO

F.A.Q.

Find answers to common questions about cloud migration and working with West Loop Strategy.

Why choose West Loop Strategy?

With 30+ years of industry experience and over 20 AWS certifications, we offer data analytics and AWS cloud migration services to seamlessly transition your business to the cloud.

How does cloud migration work?

Cloud migration is the process of moving an organization's data, applications, and infrastructure from on-premises servers to the cloud. Our team of AWS certified Solutions Architects at West Loop Strategy is here to guide you through this transition, ensuring it's tailored to your business and its unique requirements. From initial assessment to seamless execution, we'll help you navigate the complexities of cloud migration with confidence.

What are the benefits of cloud migration?

Migrating to the cloud on AWS unlocks near limitless scalability, ensuring businesses can grow seamlessly without the burden of managing physical infrastructure. Coupled with AWS's stringent security measures and compliance certifications, organizations can trust their data is safeguarded at all times. Moreover, by optimizing resources and leveraging AWS's pay-as-you-go pricing model, companies can realize significant cost savings while accelerating innovation and agility.

How long does an AWS cloud migration take?

The duration of an AWS cloud migration can vary greatly depending on factors such as the size and complexity of the infrastructure being migrated, the readiness of the organization, the level of expertise available, and the chosen migration strategy.

For smaller, less complex applications, a migration might take a few weeks to a couple of months. However, for larger enterprises with complex systems, the migration process could extend over several months or even years. It's essential to thoroughly plan and execute the migration, considering factors like data transfer, application refactoring, testing, and training.

Additionally, organizations should allocate time for troubleshooting and unforeseen challenges that may arise during the migration process. Working closely with AWS consultants or utilizingAWS migration tools and resources can help streamline the process and ensure a successfulmigration within a reasonable timeframe.

What support does West Loop Strategy provide?

West Loop Strategy offers comprehensive support throughout the AWS cloud migration process.Our customized migration strategies prioritize your uptime and operational integrity, while theduration of the migration is tailored to the complexity of your infrastructure, ensuring a smoothtransition with minimal disruptions.