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Are you ready to move to the cloud with AWS and Idea 11?

The Idea 11 AWS Cloud Readiness & Licensing Assessment (CRLA) is a free assessment program to determine how ready your organisation is for a cloud transformation. We help you to leverage our years of experience, combined with AWS best practices, to build the case for change.

With an Idea 11 CRLA you get:

  • A “traffic-light” style report tailored for your business, highlighting how ready you are for cloud, and recommendations spanning Organisational, Network, Workload, Application and Operational readiness.
  • Estimated right-sized AWS running costs for your business.
  • Assessment of Microsoft Windows and SQL licensing and optimisation.
  • The expertise and guidance of an expert Idea 11 Solutions Architect throughout the process.

How we do it:

  • We perform a workshop with you to understand your business and existing IT.
  • We use software to collect real data about your servers and applications.
  • We analyse your systems and Microsoft licensing.
  • We prepare a report for you that details your organisation’s readiness and a path forward.
  • The entire engagement typically takes between 2-4 weeks.

Who is the CRLA suitable for?

The CRLA is suitable for businesses or public sector organisations with between 20 and 500 servers that are currently hosted on-premises, in a datacentre, or an alternative cloud.

To book your free, no obligation CRLA, fill out the form on this page now or call 1300 433 211.

Interested in a free, no obligation Idea 11 AWS Cloud Readiness & Licensing Assessment? Fill out the form below or call 1300 433 211.

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Idea 11 is proudly an AWS Migration Competency Partner and part of the AWS Well-Architected Framework program. The Idea 11 Cloud Readiness & Licensing Assessment is based on the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework and MRA 2.0.

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"Idea 11 is an expert AWS partner who leads from the front for AWS solutions. They are a very highly skilled team who represents the brand in a very professional manner. The Idea 11 team embedded well with my team and worked very professionally throughout the project. They have a strong passion for delivering a business solution which is well aligned with the organizational strategy. Working with Idea 11 as a partner is effortless."
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"Our data center migration was not just about infrastructure and workloads, it was also about finding a long term partner with deep expertise to help us manage the new environment. I believe we have found a long term partner and we treat Idea 11 as an extension of our team."
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Cloud Readiness Assessment FAQs - Get the Answers You Need

A Cloud Readiness Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of your business and IT environment—covering infrastructure, applications, security, compliance, risks, and dependencies—to determine cloud suitability. It delivers a tailored migration roadmap with timelines, priorities, and recommended tools, ensuring you’re fully prepared before making the move. 

A Cloud Readiness Assessment gives you a complete understanding of your current environment, identifies risks, and creates a safe, efficient migration plan so you can avoid costly surprises, delays, and downtime. Here’s why it’s essential: 

  • Finds technical issues early, like incompatible applications or network limitations. 
  • Ensures security, compliance, and performance standards are met from the start. 
  • Helps select the best cloud platform (AWS, Azure, hybrid, or multi-cloud) for your needs. 
  • Aligns resources to actual requirements, avoiding overspending or capacity issues. 
  • Delivers a step-by-step migration plan with timelines and fallback options. 

It’s like having a clear map before a big journey, you know the best route, possible challenges, and how to get there smoothly.

A Cloud Readiness Assessment typically takes a few days for smaller, simpler environments and up to one or two weeks for mid-size or complex setups. We include review sessions for your input throughout the process, working efficiently yet thoroughly to deliver accurate, detailed, and actionable insights that set you up for a successful cloud migration. 

An assessment with Idea 11 gives you more than just analysis — it delivers actionable insights and a clear path forward for your cloud strategy. Here are the benefits you can expect: 

  • Expertise in AWS, Azure, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
  • Security-first approach so your data and workloads are protected.
  • Proven frameworks for accurate, repeatable assessments. 
  • Recommendations that are tailored to your specific goals, budget, and compliance requirements.
  • Access to our specialist migration and optimisation teams to execute your plan. 

With Idea 11, you gain not just a report but a practical roadmap backed by the experts who can make it happen.

Cloud Readiness Assessment costs depend on the scope, size, and complexity of your environment. We offer fixed-price packages for smaller organisations, custom quotes for larger or more complex projects, and ROI-focused cost-optimisation advice to maximise value. For a personalised quote tailored to your needs and goals, contact us at https://www.idea11.com.au/contact/.

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