Migrate software assets to the cloud securely with cloud transition strategies and maintain full license compliance. Avoid overspending by managing software entitlements and usage rights effectively during migrations to AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
What is Cloud Transition in SAM?
Cloud transition helps organizations move software assets and workloads from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments while maintaining software licensing compliance. Cloud platforms offer scalability and cost efficiency but require careful management of license entitlements, subscription models, and data security policies.
Cloud Migration Strategy: The 7 Rs
• Refactor, Replatform, Repurchase, Rehost, Relocate, Retain, Retire—all aimed at optimizing software licenses during cloud transitions.
Step-by-Step Process
- Discovery Phase:
Inventory software assets and identify licensing requirements for migration. - Planning Phase:
Develop roadmaps aligned with software license management, cost forecasts, and security policies. - Migration Execution:
Transfer data with encryption and adjust license mapping for cloud services. - Post-Migration Optimization:
Apply FinOps tools and license optimization strategies to control costs and maintain compliance.
Typical Challenges
• Uncontrolled cloud spending due to poor license governance
• Complex Bring Your Own License (BYOL) vs cloud-native models
• Security gaps during transfer
• Limited cloud cost management expertise
Practical Solutions
- Real-time cloud license tracking dashboards
- Encrypt data for secure migration
- Map licenses accurately across environments
- Align teams through cross-functional collaboration
AATXE’s expertise bridges infrastructure and SAM best practices, preventing billing surprises and non-compliance. We ensure licensing accuracy and governance alignment for seamless cloud transitions.
Seamless & Secure Cloud Transition.
Move to the cloud with confidence using proven transition strategies. Optimize entitlements, maintain compliance, and control costs while unlocking the scalability and flexibility of cloud platforms.
Future-Proof Strategy
Build a scalable SAM program aligned with digital transformation goals.
Data-Driven Decisions
Turn complex licensing data into actionable insights with advanced analytics.
