--- title: Daemon | Award-Winning Technology Consultancy | Cloud & Platforms description: "We build secure, scalable platforms that move at pace. Our modern cloud foundations span AWS, Azure, hybrid and private – engineered with automation, resilience and cost-efficiency baked in. When your teams have the right tech, they'll think bigger, while delivering and adapting faster." image: https://www.dae.mn/hubfs/DAEMON_OPEN_GRAPH_PROTOCOL_KV_1200x627px_DAEMON_OPEN_GRAPH_PROTOCOL_KV_1200x627px.jpg --- **Here you can edit the background of the section** # Cloud & Platforms # Centre of Excellence ### We build secure, scalable platforms that move at pace. Our modern cloud foundations span AWS, Azure, hybrid and private – engineered with automation, resilience and cost-efficiency baked in.  When your teams have the right tech, they'll think bigger, while delivering and adapting faster. [ speak to our team ](https://www.dae.mn/cloud-and-platforms#section-11) ## Key partners  ![aws-partner-logo (3)](https://www.dae.mn/hubfs/aws-partner-logo%20(3).png) ![Confluent_Logo (3)](https://www.dae.mn/hubfs/Confluent_Logo%20(3).png) ![Microsoft_Azure_Logo](https://www.dae.mn/hubfs/Microsoft_Azure_Logo.png) ![Google_Cloud_logo](https://www.dae.mn/hubfs/Google_Cloud_logo.png) ![Red_Hat_Logo_2019](https://www.dae.mn/hubfs/Red_Hat_Logo_2019.png) # The problems we solve ![Complex migrations 02](https://www.dae.mn/hs-fs/hubfs/Complex%20migrations%2002.png?width=90&height=90&name=Complex%20migrations%2002.png) Complex Migrations and Modernisation Businesses face significant challenges with migrations  - whether it’s from on-premise to cloud, or moving between cloud providers. Adding to this complexity are vendor changes, like the current VMware challenges. We guide you through complex migrations and modernisations, helping you explore multi-cloud and hybrid strategies, ensuring a seamless transition. ![Inefficient and costly platforms](https://www.dae.mn/hs-fs/hubfs/Inefficient%20and%20costly%20platforms.png?width=90&height=90&name=Inefficient%20and%20costly%20platforms.png) Inefficient and costly platforms "Cloud-first" was the right idea, but for many organisations, it has led to unintended complexity. The result is often a sprawling collection of cloud services that are difficult to manage, secure, and control. Our Modern Infrastructure approach is a mature evolution of that vision. We provide a single, cohesive strategy that includes public, private, and hybrid environments. We champion FinOps and well-architected solutions to give you clear visibility and control over your cloud spending, transforming your platforms into cost-efficient, high-performance assets. ![Hindered developer productivity](https://www.dae.mn/hs-fs/hubfs/Hindered%20developer%20productivity.png?width=90&height=90&name=Hindered%20developer%20productivity.png) Hindered developer productivity Developers are often burdened with managing complex infrastructure, which slows down delivery and innovation. This "cognitive load" prevents engineering teams from focusing on their primary goal: building great software and delivering value to customers. We solve this by prioritising Developer Experience (DevEx). We build Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) and Developer Portals (DPs) that provide reusable, self-service tools, streamlining workflows and empowering developers.   ![Skill and capability gaps](https://www.dae.mn/hs-fs/hubfs/Skill%20and%20capability%20gaps.png?width=90&height=90&name=Skill%20and%20capability%20gaps.png) Skill and capability gaps If your teams lack the specialist skills and cultural mindset for modern ways of working, hindering delivery and innovation, our DevOps Maturity Assessment can help you build the internal capabilities that you need. We assess where you are in your DevOps, Platform Engineering and SRE journey, agree where you need to get to and collaborate with you on a plan to address the gap. We leave your team self-sufficient, in a high-performing state and operating at scale. ## Our capabilities ### Cloud Readiness Assessments Stop navigating the cloud’s complexity in the dark. Our expert-led cloud readiness assessments help businesses navigate the complexities of cloud migration, including hybrid and private cloud environments. We focus on strategic planning, well-architected solutions, allowing you to mitigate risks and improve performance. At the same time, our ongoing post-migration support guarantees a seamless and secure transition and long-term success.     ### Cloud Foundations We build robust, well-architected cloud landing zones that serve as a secure, scalable, and compliant foundation for your digital transformation. Our landing zones are built with an embedded security and governance framework, including comprehensive logging, monitoring, and a robust security baseline to empower your teams. This enables accelerated application migration, modernisation, and innovation at enterprise scale, ensuring operational excellence and business agility from day one.   ### Cloud Migrations Our goal is to support businesses and unlock agility, scalability, and efficiency through strategic cloud migrations, providing expert support for both public and private environments. We deliver expert-led migration with an accelerated methodology focused on mitigating risks and minimising disruption, so you can innovate faster, reduce escalating operational costs and access the technologies that scale your future.     ### Self-Service Developer Environments We accelerate innovation by creating Modern Platforms that radically simplify complex infrastructure. We specialise in building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) and enterprise-scale PaaS solutions, leveraging Kubernetes and best-practice tools like Developer Portals. This unified approach provides secure, standardised, and fully self-service environments across single, multi, or hybrid clouds, empowering your teams to focus entirely on feature delivery and business value.   ### CloudOps Our proactive CloudOps and dedicated managed service ensure the efficient, secure, and cost-effective management of your cloud environment. Our approach, rooted in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, leverages robust observability to go beyond reactive incident response. We focus on continuous optimisation, proactive maintenance, and strategic planning for modernisation and innovation. With our expert team handling day-to-day operations, you can reduce unnecessary spend, improve performance and reliability, and free up your internal teams to focus on core business functions. ### Automated AI-Powered Well-Architected Reviews Daemon transformed the traditional Well Architected Review from a time-consuming checklist into an efficient, fact-based engagement. We leverage automation and AI-powered capabilities to perform a pre-discovery analysis of your workloads, using real data insights to identify vulnerabilities and inefficiencies precisely. This low-friction, collaborative approach drastically reduces time from days to hours while providing clear, actionable recommendations to improve your architecture's security, performance, and cost effectiveness for future growth. ### DevOps Transformation We help organisations overcome the limitations of traditional engineering delivery by bridging critical skill and capability gaps. We begin by assessing your current DevOps capabilities and then define a clear, tailored plan that empowers your teams, rather than dictating solutions. In addition to the technical aspects, we focus on driving the necessary culture change, instilling an innovative, self-sufficient mindset and the required skills across your organisation. The intention is to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and create high-performing teams who are ready to scale. ### Performance Engineering To ensure optimal delivery and a fast user experience, our Performance Engineering capability is centred on achieving maximum speed, scale, and efficiency across your platforms. We implement a 'shift-left' approach, embedding continuous performance assurance and optimisation into your DevOps pipelines. By tuning application code and system configuration, and leveraging robust observability and monitoring, we eliminate bottlenecks, ensuring your critical systems are highly performant, even during peak loads. ## Past wins. Future ready. Cloud & Platform / Client story ### Managing change through a DevOps partnership ![pexels-polina-tankilevitch-6700303 (1)-1-1](https://www.dae.mn/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-6700303%20(1)-1-1.jpeg?width=1206&height=675&name=pexels-polina-tankilevitch-6700303%20(1)-1-1.jpeg) Superdry are a Tier 1 enterprise AWS customer and are constantly evolving their use of AWS in delivering new customer products on the B2C, B2B and BI platforms. They were in need of a DevOps partner to join them on a journey of change.  [ Read more ](https://www.dae.mn/resources/forging-a-new-technology-future-for-a-global-retailer) Cloud & Platforms / CLIENT STORY ### Sainsbury's GOL ![pexels-fauxels-3183127 (1)](https://www.dae.mn/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-fauxels-3183127%20(1).jpeg?width=1244&height=675&name=pexels-fauxels-3183127%20(1).jpeg) The Sainsbury’s Groceries Online (GOL) website was hosted across multiple data centres, mostly on dedicated hardware. Embracing DevOps would: increase quality, environment availability and unlock business agility by improving release frequency. The success of this project provided numerous benefits to Sainsbury’s.  [ Read more ](https://www.dae.mn/resources/sainsburys-gol) Cloud & Platforms / Client story ### Essential foundations for Delaware North for AWS success ![TheRunner_006 (2) (1)](https://www.dae.mn/hs-fs/hubfs/TheRunner_006%20(2)%20(1).jpeg?width=1270&height=675&name=TheRunner_006%20(2)%20(1).jpeg) Daemon faced a significant challenge when tasked with supporting the creation of the first Just Walk Out (JWO) implementation at the Australian Football League's (AFL) Marvel Stadium. Our objective was to seamlessly integrate this innovative technology into the stadium's operations. However, before embarking on this journey, it was imperative to establish a robust foundation on AWS to accommodate future growth effectively. [ Read more ](https://www.dae.mn/resources/building-essential-foundations-for-delawarenorth) Cloud & Platforms / Client story ### Vertu Motors Accelerate Into The Future With AWS ![pexels-essow-936722 (1)-1](https://www.dae.mn/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-essow-936722%20(1)-1.jpeg?width=1248&height=675&name=pexels-essow-936722%20(1)-1.jpeg) Vertu Motors are always working to be more agile and more responsive to the market. As part of their Digital journey, they decided that AWS was the platform to enable success and position the business for growth. Daemon partnered with Vertu on this journey, allowing them to not only take advantage of AWS cloud and the vast set of services they provide [ Read more ](https://www.dae.mn/resources/vertu-motors-accelerate-into-the-future-with-aws) ## What we're talking about in Cloud & Platforms Blog ### Are your VMware costs soaring? Shift to a smarter Cloud strategy with Daemon The recent Broadcom acquisition of VMware has sent shockwaves through the UK business landscape, with licensing fees skyrocketing and many companies scrambling for alternatives.  Sound familiar? You're not alone. Daemon is working with numerous organisations feeling the pinch and seeking a more cost-effective and stable virtualisation solution. [ Read more ](https://www.dae.mn/blog/are-your-vmware-costs-soaring-shift-to-a-smarter-cloud-strategy-with-daemon) Press Coverage ### Selling to the C-suite: Public v private cloud decision Our Head of Cloud & Platforms, Paul Campbell, shares his views on how CIOs can be empowered to demonstrate the choice between public and private cloud to the rest of the C-Suite, in this Intelligent CIO article. As a CIO, securing buy in requires building a compelling business case that speaks the language of the rest of the C-Suite. Paul outlines three key pillars to support your decision-making process and provide you with the framework you need to sell your cloud strategy to the wider business.  [ Read now ](https://www.intelligentcio.com/eu/2025/04/24/selling-to-the-c-suite-public-v-private-cloud-decision/) Blog ### Is your cloud infrastructure ready for ‘peak bloat’ season? With the surge in demand comes a massive test of business systems.  We spoke to Daemon’s own Cloud Principals, Marc Peiser and Harry Azariah, about what ‘bloat’ means at this time of year and how to avoid unnecessary stress on your business. [ Read more ](https://www.dae.mn/blog/is-your-cloud-infrastructure-ready-for-peak-bloat-season) Podcast ### Moving toward the platform In this enlightening episode of The Daemon Drumbeat, host VT is joined by engineering mavens, Jimmy Headdon, Head of Delivery Excellence, and Victor Szewczenko, Principal Consultant at Daemon, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of technology platforms.As they navigate the pros and cons of cloud adoption, the resurgence of the monolith, and the imperative of critical thinking in technology solutions, Jimmy and Victor provide a masterclass on the strategic considerations businesses must weigh. [ Listen now ](https://www.dae.mn/podcast/movingtowardtheplatform) ![Paul Campbell](https://www.dae.mn/hs-fs/hubfs/paul1-modified.png?width=250&height=250&name=paul1-modified.png "Paul Campbell") > #### "True modernisation goes beyond technology - it’s about enabling teams to work smarter, deliver faster, and embrace a culture of continuous improvement. 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