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Cloud Migration Services in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

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Cloud infrastructure migration for UAE businesses in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi  ·  Sharjah

Move to Azure or AWS with
zero downtime and UAE data residency

NetSys IT Infrastructure plans and executes cloud migrations for UAE businesses: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services and hybrid cloud, fully managed from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on a fixed AED contract.

Azure and AWS migrations UAE data residency Fixed AED pricing
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99.9%Uptime SLA
ZeroData loss
AEDFixed pricing
24/7Post-migration
Azure and AWS
Certified migration partners
UAE data
Residency compliant
24/7
Post-migration monitoring
AED
Fixed project pricing

What cloud migration means for a UAE business

Cloud migration is the process of moving your servers, applications, databases and data from on-premise infrastructure to a cloud platform such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services. Done correctly it reduces infrastructure costs, increases reliability and gives your team access to scalable compute from anywhere. Done without a plan, it creates downtime, data loss risk and cloud bills that exceed what you were paying on-premise.

For UAE organisations there is an additional layer: data residency requirements. Regulated industries, government-affiliated entities and businesses holding sensitive UAE citizen data must ensure workloads stay within the Azure UAE North region or the AWS Middle East UAE region. NetSys IT Infrastructure designs every migration with UAE data sovereignty built in from the architecture stage, not bolted on afterwards.

“We do not start a migration until the rollback plan is as solid as the go-forward plan. That discipline is what separates a zero-downtime migration from an incident.”

Our engineers are based in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah and hold current Microsoft and AWS certifications. All projects are scoped upfront as a fixed AED engagement so you have cost certainty before work begins.

Cloud operations team managing Azure and AWS migration for a UAE enterprise

Our cloud migration services

Every migration type UAE businesses need, delivered by certified engineers from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Microsoft Azure Migration

Server and workload migration to Azure UAE North. Includes Azure Virtual Machines, Azure SQL, Azure Files, Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid connectivity back to on-premise where needed.

Amazon Web Services Migration

Workload migration to AWS Middle East UAE region using AWS Migration Hub, AWS Server Migration Service and native tools. EC2, RDS, S3 and VPC architecture sized and costed upfront.

Microsoft 365 Migration

Email, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive migration from on-premise Exchange or Google Workspace. Mailbox cutover, DNS reconfiguration and end-user training included in the project scope.

Hybrid Cloud Architecture

Design and implementation of hybrid environments where latency-sensitive or compliance-restricted workloads remain on-premise while others move to Azure or AWS. Azure Arc and AWS Outposts supported.

Server and Data Centre Migration

Full lift-and-shift or replatform of on-premise server estates. VMware and Hyper-V to cloud, physical to virtual, and data centre consolidation projects executed with documented rollback at every stage.

Backup and Disaster Recovery to Cloud

Veeam Cloud Connect, Azure Backup and AWS Backup configured to protect on-premise and cloud workloads. RTOs and RPOs agreed in writing before go-live and tested as part of the project.

Cloud Security and Compliance

Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel, AWS Security Hub and GuardDuty configured post-migration. UAE NCA ECC and ISO 27001 alignment included for regulated-sector clients.

Cloud Cost Optimisation

Right-sizing, reserved instance planning and Azure Cost Management or AWS Cost Explorer configuration so your cloud bill is predictable and aligned with actual usage from day one.

Managed Cloud Operations

24/7 monitoring, patching, incident response and cost governance for your Azure or AWS environment after migration. Delivered as a monthly AED managed service with a named account team.

What UAE businesses gain from a managed cloud migration

Outcomes from NetSys IT Infrastructure cloud projects across Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

99.9%uptime SLA on cloud workloads post-migration
Zerodata loss on every completed cloud migration
30 to 50%typical reduction in infrastructure running costs
24/7NOC monitoring of cloud environments post go-live

How does NetSys IT ensure UAE data residency during cloud migration?

How NetSys IT compares to a generic cloud vendor or a DIY migration for UAE-regulated businesses.

Capability NetSys IT Infrastructure Global cloud reseller In-house IT team only
UAE data residency architecture from day one Yes, built into design Varies by account team Depends on expertise
On-site engineers in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Yes, permanent local team Remote only Internal staff only
Fixed AED project price, no hourly billing Yes Time and materials Salary cost only
Documented rollback plan at every stage Yes, mandatory Sometimes Rarely formal
NCA ECC and ISO 27001 compliance alignment Yes, included Extra engagement cost Needs specialist hire
24/7 post-migration managed operations Yes, AED monthly service Premium tier only Business hours only

Why choose NetSys IT as your cloud migration partner in Abu Dhabi?

Six reasons UAE organisations trust us with their most business-critical workloads.

01

UAE-Local Certified Engineers

Our Microsoft and AWS certified engineers are permanently based in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. On-site within hours for pre-migration assessment and go-live support, not managed remotely from overseas.

02

UAE Data Residency by Design

Every architecture decision defaults to Azure UAE North or AWS Middle East UAE region. Data sovereignty and NCA ECC compliance are built into the migration plan, not added as an afterthought.

03

Fixed AED Price, No Surprises

After a free cloud readiness assessment we provide a fixed AED project price covering all engineer time, tooling and testing. Your migration budget does not move, regardless of complexity encountered.

04

Rollback Plan at Every Stage

We document a tested rollback procedure before each migration wave goes live. If something unexpected surfaces mid-migration, we revert cleanly and reschedule. Your business never stays down while we troubleshoot.

05

MSP and MSSP in One Team

Post-migration we manage and secure your cloud environment as a combined managed IT and security provider. One team, one contract, one monthly AED invoice covering operations and threat monitoring.

06

30 Years of UAE IT Experience

Backed by over 30 years of IT infrastructure delivery in the UAE market. We have migrated environments of every size and complexity, from five-person offices to multi-site enterprise deployments.

Cloud platforms and tools we work with

Technologies we deploy and manage across every UAE cloud migration project.

Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services Microsoft 365 VMware Veeam Dell Technologies HPE Fortinet

Cloud migration questions from UAE businesses

Answers to the questions Abu Dhabi and Sharjah organisations ask us most before starting a migration.

How long does a cloud migration take for a UAE business?
Timeline depends on the size and complexity of your environment. A small office migrating to Microsoft 365 and Azure typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from assessment to go-live. A mid-size business migrating a full server estate runs 8 to 12 weeks. Enterprise-scale migrations with complex dependencies or phased workloads are planned at 16 to 20 weeks. We provide a specific timeline after the free cloud readiness assessment.
Will our data stay inside the UAE during and after migration?
Yes. All workloads are migrated to the Azure UAE North region (Abu Dhabi) or the AWS Middle East UAE region by default. We never route data through non-UAE regions without explicit written agreement. For regulated sectors including finance, healthcare and government, we document the data flow at every stage of the migration to satisfy audit requirements.
What is the difference between lift-and-shift and replatforming?
Lift-and-shift moves your existing workloads to the cloud with minimal changes, the fastest approach with the lowest initial risk. Replatforming makes targeted changes to take advantage of cloud-native services, such as replacing a self-managed SQL Server with Azure SQL Database, which reduces operational overhead and often lowers ongoing costs. We recommend the right strategy per workload after assessing your applications, not a blanket approach.
Can we migrate to cloud without any downtime?
For most workloads, yes. We use live replication tools including Azure Migrate, AWS Migration Hub and Veeam to synchronise data continuously before cutover. The final cutover window is typically 15 to 30 minutes, planned for off-peak hours. Business-critical systems with zero-tolerance for downtime are migrated using a parallel-run approach where both environments are live until the cloud version is fully verified.
Azure or AWS: which cloud platform is right for our UAE business?
Azure is the right choice for the majority of UAE businesses already running Microsoft 365, Windows Server or Dynamics 365, because of its native integration and the UAE data centre in Abu Dhabi. AWS is better suited to businesses that need a wider range of managed services, DevOps tooling or are running non-Microsoft workloads. We are platform-independent and will recommend based on your actual workloads, not commercial preference.
How is the cloud migration priced?
After a free cloud readiness assessment we provide a fixed AED project price covering all engineer time, migration tooling, testing and documentation. Cloud platform costs (Azure or AWS subscription fees) are separate and we provide a detailed consumption estimate as part of the proposal so you can budget both the migration and ongoing cloud running costs before committing.
What support do you provide after the migration is complete?
All migrations include a 30-day post-migration hypercare period with priority response from the project team. After hypercare, most clients move to our managed cloud operations service: 24/7 monitoring, patching, cost governance and incident response on a monthly AED contract. This is the same team that performed the migration, so they know your environment in full detail.
Can you migrate us from an existing cloud provider to Azure or AWS?
Yes. Cloud-to-cloud migrations, whether from a local UAE hosting provider, a previous Azure or AWS account, or another platform such as Google Cloud, follow the same structured process: assessment, architecture design, data replication, cutover and validation. We also handle licence transfers, DNS cutover and decommissioning of the old environment as part of the project scope.

Related IT services in the UAE

Services UAE businesses commonly combine with cloud migration.

Managed IT and Security

24/7 managed cloud operations and security monitoring after your migration is complete.

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Disaster Recovery Solutions

Cloud-based DR for your migrated workloads with tested RTOs and RPOs aligned to your business needs.

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IT Consulting

Cloud readiness assessment and technology roadmap before your migration project begins.

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IT Annual Maintenance

Keep any remaining on-premise infrastructure maintained and monitored alongside your cloud environment.

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