Challenge

Our client is a US-based automotive data and software platform that is gradually moving from on-premise systems to AWS (Amazon Web Services). The data involved supports live, business-critical systems used every day, so reliability, security, and continuity were essential throughout the process.

Because of the size of the data and its importance to daily operations, moving everything in one go was not an option. Any downtime or data inconsistency could have disrupted live systems and affected the business. The client needed a way to move data over time, without losing access, compromising security, or putting pressure on operational teams.

The challenge was not just about getting data into the cloud, but about doing it carefully, steadily, and with minimal risk to the business.

Approach

We designed a solution that covered both the on-premise environment and AWS, allowing the migration to happen in manageable stages rather than as a single, high-risk event.

On-premise, we installed and configured high-capacity firewalls (security devices that control and protect network traffic) to create a secure and reliable connection to AWS. This provided a safe route for data to move between environments, protecting it at all times while in transit.

In AWS, we built and managed the structure needed to receive data gradually. This made it possible to transfer data in phases, verify it as it arrived, and keep it in sync over time. By checking data step by step, the client could be confident that accuracy and consistency were maintained throughout the migration.

By managing both the on-premise infrastructure and the AWS environment as one project, we simplified the process, avoided unnecessary hand-offs, and gave the client a single, clear point of ownership.

Outcome

The client is now steadily reducing their dependence on local data centres, with data securely stored and managed in AWS. As on-premise infrastructure is scaled back, costs related to hardware, power, and ongoing maintenance are reducing, delivering savings of several thousand pounds.

Crucially, the migration runs quietly in the background. Live systems continue to operate as normal, and the business experiences no disruption. The phased approach gives the client flexibility, allowing progress to align with operational priorities rather than forcing change to meet fixed migration deadlines.

Why One Thirty West?

We support both on-premise infrastructure and AWS, so the same team looks after the entire journey of your data, from leaving the building to being safely established in the cloud. This reduces risk, removes complexity, and avoids the frustration of dealing with multiple suppliers.

For long-running migrations, this joined-up approach brings confidence and peace of mind. Clients know their systems are being handled carefully, progress is steady and predictable, and there is always a clear view of what’s happening next, both technically and operationally.