Enterprise Azure Infrastructure. We Know How to Get There and Operate It.
Imagefast is a Microsoft partner with deep Azure expertise. We migrate workloads intelligently, architect hybrid cloud solutions, secure your infrastructure, and manage operations so you can focus on your business.
Our Azure Partnership
Imagefast is a certified Microsoft partner with over a decade of deep Azure expertise. We've migrated hundreds of applications from on-premises infrastructure to Azure — from small lift-and-shift projects to complex multi-application transformations spanning thousands of VMs and databases.
That experience translates to real business value. We understand not just the Azure platform itself, but the migrations that get you there, the architectures that support hybrid environments, the security frameworks you need for regulated industries, and the operational discipline required to run cloud at scale. We've guided financial services firms, insurance companies, energy providers, and professional services organisations through successful cloud transformations.
Whether you're assessing cloud readiness, designing a hybrid infrastructure, securing your Azure environment with Entra ID and Azure Security Center, or looking for ongoing managed cloud operations — we have the expertise and the track record to deliver.
10+ Years
Deep Azure expertise across infrastructure, migration, security, and managed services
100+ Migrations
From on-premises datacentres to Azure. Zero data loss, minimal downtime, proven methodologies
Microsoft Partner
Certified partnership recognising our excellence in cloud infrastructure and migration delivery
Sound Familiar?
These are the challenges we hear from organisations every week.
Your on-premises infrastructure is aging and expensive
Legacy servers, complex hardware refresh cycles, high maintenance costs, and the constant expense of keeping ageing systems running. You know the cloud offers better economics — but the thought of migration feels overwhelming.
You need disaster recovery and business continuity
Your current backup and recovery systems don't give you the confidence you need. Data loss, compliance violations, and extended downtime could cripple your business. Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup offer solutions — but implementation and integration seem complex.
Security and compliance are a concern with cloud
You're concerned about moving sensitive data to the cloud. Compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC 2, industry regulations) feel incompatible with cloud adoption. You need governance, identity management, and security controls built in from the start.
You need hybrid architecture but don't know where to start
Some systems need to stay on-premises; others should move to cloud. Managing both environments, keeping them secure, and connecting them reliably feels technically complex and risky.
What We Do With Azure
Practical services you can buy — from strategy through to hands-on delivery and ongoing managed operations.
Cloud Migration Strategy & Planning
Assessment of your current environment, cost modelling, migration patterns (lift-and-shift, rehost, replatform, refactor), and detailed roadmaps. We help you prioritise workloads and make the migration financially and operationally sound.
Azure Infrastructure Design & Deployment
Architecture for your cloud environment: compute (Virtual Machines), storage, networking, databases. We design for scalability, resilience, and cost optimisation. Then we deploy and validate it works the way you need.
Hybrid Cloud Architecture
Seamless integration between on-premises and cloud: ExpressRoute for secure connections, Azure Stack for on-premises Azure, hybrid identity with Entra ID. We build environments where some workloads live on-premises and others in cloud, securely and efficiently.
Azure Security & Governance
Identity and access management with Azure Active Directory and Entra ID. Azure Security Center. Compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA). Role-based access control. Policy enforcement. We secure your environment from the ground up.
Managed Cloud Services
Ongoing operations, monitoring, performance optimisation, and cost management. Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, automated alerting, and proactive support. We operate your cloud environment so you don't have to.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Azure Site Recovery for failover and backup. Azure Backup for data protection. Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) designed to your requirements. Testing and validation so you know recovery actually works.
How We Work: Solve, Transform, Support
A proven three-stage approach that moves you from where you are now to where you need to be — and keeps you there.
1. Solve
We start by understanding your business challenges and your current infrastructure. Through assessments, workshops, and stakeholder interviews, we identify the right cloud strategy for your needs. You get a clear roadmap with realistic timelines and costs — not a generic pitch.
Assessment, strategy, architecture planning, cost modelling, roadmap development
2. Transform
We deliver the migration or implementation. Whether that's moving VMs to Azure, building a hybrid architecture, deploying Azure security controls, or implementing disaster recovery — we work in structured phases with clear milestones. You can choose "Help Me Build" (we work alongside your team) or "Build For Me" (we deliver end-to-end).
Migration execution, infrastructure deployment, security implementation, validation and testing
3. Support
We don't disappear after launch. Our managed cloud services keep your Azure environment running smoothly, secure, optimised for cost, and evolving with your business. We provide 24/7 monitoring, proactive support, and expertise your internal team needs on demand.
24/7 monitoring, managed operations, cost optimisation, ongoing security updates, performance tuning
Clients We've Helped
Real projects. Real outcomes. Here's what our Azure work looks like in practice.
Financial Services Firm: Datacentre Migration to Azure
A regulated financial services firm was managing end-of-life on-premises infrastructure. They needed to move to Azure while maintaining compliance, security, and zero downtime on mission-critical systems.
Outcome
200+ VMs migrated with zero data loss. Hybrid cloud setup with ExpressRoute for secure connectivity. Full disaster recovery and backup in place. 40% reduction in infrastructure costs. SOC 2 compliance achieved.
Insurance Broker: Hybrid Cloud Architecture
An insurance broker needed to modernise infrastructure while keeping legacy systems running on-premises. They required seamless integration between on-premises and cloud, with shared identity and security controls.
Outcome
Hybrid Azure environment with ExpressRoute connectivity. Azure Active Directory for unified identity. New applications deployed to cloud, legacy systems running on-premises, integrated seamlessly. Improved security posture across both environments.
Professional Services Firm: Azure Disaster Recovery
A professional services firm had inadequate disaster recovery. They needed a robust, tested, compliant backup and recovery strategy to ensure business continuity if their datacentre went down.
Outcome
Azure Site Recovery configured and tested. Azure Backup protecting all critical systems. RTO and RPO targets defined and validated. Regular failover drills proving recovery works. Peace of mind and full compliance with industry standards.
Typical Azure Solutions We Build
Proven patterns and architectures we deliver for enterprise organisations every day.
Datacentre Migration
End-to-end migration of on-premises infrastructure to Azure. Lift-and-shift, replatforming, or full transformation depending on your needs.
Hybrid Cloud Architecture
Seamless integration between on-premises and cloud environments. ExpressRoute, Azure Stack, and hybrid identity management.
Identity & Access Management
Azure Active Directory and Entra ID implementation. Single sign-on, conditional access, and unified identity across cloud and on-premises.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery. Tested, validated, compliant disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
Network Architecture
Azure Networking, Virtual Networks, subnetting, network security groups, firewalls, and connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN).
Security & Compliance
Security Center, threat protection, compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC 2, PCI DSS), policy enforcement, and audit logging.
Cost Optimisation
Right-sizing VMs, reserved instances, automated scaling, storage optimisation, and ongoing cost management and reporting.
Infrastructure Monitoring
Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics. Real-time visibility into performance, health, and costs of your environment.
Related Services
Consultancy: Cloud & Digital Transformation
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Managed Azure operations. We monitor, optimise, and manage your cloud environment 24/7 so you can focus on your business.
Learn MoreFrequently asked questions
What is Azure and why should we consider it?
Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that provides virtual servers, storage, networking, databases, AI services, and more — all delivered as a service rather than owned hardware. Organisations choose Azure to reduce infrastructure costs, improve reliability, scale on demand, and enable remote working. For organisations already using Microsoft 365, Azure integrates seamlessly with your existing identity, security, and collaboration tools.
How much does Azure cost compared to on-premise infrastructure?
Most organisations achieve 20–40% cost savings by moving to Azure, primarily by eliminating hardware refresh cycles, reducing data centre costs, and right-sizing resources. Azure's pay-as-you-go model means you only pay for what you use, and you can scale up or down as demand changes. We provide detailed cost modelling during planning so you know your expected spend before committing to migration.
Is Azure reliable enough for mission-critical workloads?
Yes. Azure offers a 99.99% uptime SLA for most services and provides built-in high availability, disaster recovery, and geo-redundancy options. Microsoft operates data centres in the UK (London and Cardiff) for organisations with data residency requirements. We design Azure architectures with resilience built in from the start, including automated failover, backup, and monitoring.
What does an Azure migration involve?
An Azure migration typically involves five phases: assessment of your current environment, planning the target architecture, building the cloud infrastructure, migrating workloads in phases, and optimising performance post-migration. We handle the entire process including network configuration, security hardening, data migration, testing, and cutover. Most migrations run 8 to 16 weeks depending on complexity.
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