Overview

ITHQ provides cloud architecture and engineering so your organisation can use the cloud effectively. We cover cloud strategy and advisory, migration and modernization, multi-cloud and hybrid architecture, AWS, Azure and Google Cloud management, cloud infrastructure deployment, cost optimization (FinOps), cloud security and governance, cloud monitoring and operations, and container, microservices and DevOps/CI/CD infrastructure so your cloud estate is well designed, cost-conscious and operable.

Whether you are starting your cloud journey, expanding to multiple clouds, or tightening cost and governance, we work to your scale and goals. Our services are grouped by theme below. See our what we offer or contact us to discuss your needs.

What is cloud architecture and engineering?

Cloud architecture and engineering is how you design, build and run systems in the cloud. It includes strategy and migration, multi-cloud or hybrid design, platform choice and management (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cost optimisation and FinOps, security and governance, and modern delivery (containers, DevOps, CI/CD) so your cloud investment is fit for purpose, secure and sustainable.

Strategy, migration & architecture

Getting cloud right starts with strategy and a clear path from where you are to where you want to be. We help you define cloud strategy, plan and execute migration and modernization, and design for multi-cloud or hybrid so your cloud footprint is intentional and aligned with your business.

Cloud Strategy & Advisory

We help you define and refine your cloud strategy: when to use which cloud, build vs buy, and how cloud fits with your overall IT and business goals. We provide advisory and roadmaps so decisions are informed by your context, risk appetite and constraints, and so you have a clear direction for investment and change.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

We plan and support cloud migration and modernization so workloads move to the cloud in a controlled way and legacy systems are updated where it adds value. We help with assessment, sequencing, migration patterns (lift-and-shift, refactor, rearchitect) and cutover so you reduce risk and realise benefits without big-bang moves.

Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Architecture

We design multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architecture so you can use more than one cloud or combine cloud with on-premises in a coherent way. We help with placement of workloads, networking, identity and data flows so you avoid unnecessary lock-in and keep options open while still running a manageable, secure estate.

Platform & deployment

We help you build and run cloud infrastructure on the platforms you choose. From managing AWS, Azure or Google Cloud to deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure as code, we keep your foundations consistent, repeatable and under control.

AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Management

We design and operate workloads on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud so you get the most from your chosen platforms. We cover account and subscription structure, landing zones, networking, identity integration and day-to-day management so your cloud environment is well organised, secure and supportable whether you use one provider or several.

Cloud Infrastructure Deployment

We deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code and standard patterns so environments are consistent and repeatable. We help you adopt practices such as Terraform, CloudFormation or ARM/Bicep, and establish pipelines for deployment and change so updates are traceable and low risk.

Cost, security & governance

Cloud should be cost-effective and governed. We help you optimise spend with FinOps, and put in place security and governance so your cloud estate is compliant, visible and under control.

Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps)

We help you optimise cloud spend through FinOps: cost visibility, allocation and chargeback, rightsizing, reserved capacity and savings plans, and usage discipline. We work with your finance and tech teams so cost is understood, controlled and aligned with value, and we can support ongoing cost governance and reporting.

Cloud Security & Governance

We help you secure and govern your cloud estate: identity and access, network segmentation, encryption, logging and monitoring, and compliance with policy and regulation. We design security controls and governance so risk is managed and you have evidence for audit and assurance, without blocking delivery.

Operations & modern delivery

Cloud operations and modern delivery keep your systems running and your teams shipping. We help with cloud monitoring and operations, container and microservices infrastructure, and DevOps and CI/CD so you run reliably and deliver continuously.

Cloud Monitoring & Operations

We design and implement cloud monitoring and operations so you see the health and performance of your workloads and can respond quickly when things go wrong. We use native and third-party tooling for metrics, logs and alerts, and help define runbooks and escalation so operations are consistent and supportable.

Container & Microservices Infrastructure

We help you run containers and microservices in the cloud: Kubernetes or managed container services, service mesh where it adds value, and patterns for deployment and scaling. We design infrastructure so your teams can ship and run modern applications with clear ownership and operational boundaries.

DevOps & CI/CD Infrastructure Integration

We integrate DevOps and CI/CD with your cloud infrastructure so build, test and release are automated and tied to the platforms you use. We help with pipelines, environments and deployment patterns so changes flow from code to cloud in a repeatable, auditable way and your teams can deliver frequently and safely.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about our cloud architecture and engineering services.

What is cloud architecture and engineering?
Cloud architecture and engineering covers how you design, build and run workloads in the cloud. It includes strategy and migration, multi-cloud or hybrid design, platform management (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cost optimisation (FinOps), security and governance, and modern delivery (containers, DevOps, CI/CD) so your cloud estate is fit for purpose and sustainable.
Do you work with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud?
Yes. We work across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, and with multi-cloud or hybrid setups. We help you choose and use the right platforms for your workloads, and design for portability or vendor lock-in where it matters so you are not tied to a single provider unless that is your goal.
How do you approach cloud cost and FinOps?
We help you optimise cloud spend through FinOps practices: visibility, allocation, rightsizing, reserved capacity and usage discipline. We align cost with value so you control spend without sacrificing performance or agility, and we can support ongoing cost governance and reporting.

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