Plan
Once discovery is complete, we move into the planning stage.
This is where insight becomes action, without rushing or guesswork.
Planning is about deciding how the migration will happen, when it will happen, and what the experience will be like for your users.
What happens during the planning stage
Using everything we’ve learned during discovery, we define:
– What systems, data, and users will be migrated
– The best order to move things (to avoid disruption)
– How permissions, security, and access will be handled
– Downtime windows (if any) and how they’re minimised
– Communication and support for your team
Nothing is assumed. Everything is documented.
Why planning matters
A good plan means:
– No last-minute surprises
– No unnecessary downtime
– No “we didn’t realise that depended on this” moments
It ensures your migration is predictable, controlled, and aligned to how your business operates.
What you get from the planning stage
By the end of planning, you’ll have:
– A clear migration scope
– A defined timeline and cutover approach
– A step-by-step migration roadmap
– Confidence in what’s happening and why
Only once the plan is agreed do we move forward with migration.
The result
By starting with discovery, your cloud migration becomes:
– Predictable
– Secure
– Low-stress for users
– Aligned to how your business actually works
It’s not just about moving to the cloud, it’s about moving properly.