We map applications, data, dependencies, security requirements, and cost and derive a reasoned AWS target state.
Workload and dependency analysis
Well-Architected-oriented architecture assessment
Service selection, sizing, and cost assumptions
AWS consulting, architecture, and migration
WZ-IT designs and delivers AWS environments for applications, platforms, and hybrid infrastructure. Accounts, identities, networks, data, and migration are combined into a documented target architecture.
- Landing zone & IAM
- Migration & modernization
- Hybrid & integration
Project services
From the current state to an implementable AWS target architecture
AWS provides the cloud services. We determine which services fit the workload, how they should work together, and how the environment can subsequently be handed over or operated in a controlled manner. The intro call is free; consulting is delivered as part of the architecture or migration project.
For multi-account environments, we structure the organization, identities, logging, and controls before production workloads are introduced.
AWS Organizations, OUs, and SCPs
AWS Control Tower and Account Factory
IAM Identity Center, CloudTrail, and AWS Config
We plan test migrations, data transfer, cutover, and rollback and decide whether each component should be moved, adapted, or rebuilt.
AWS Application Migration Service
AWS Database Migration Service and DataSync
Pilot, data synchronization, and cutover
AWS is integrated with existing identities, networks, deployment processes, and operations tooling and provisioned reproducibly.
CloudFormation or Terraform
CI/CD, images, and configuration management
VPN, Direct Connect, and existing identity providers
Architecture building blocks
Combine AWS services around the workload
Selection follows technical requirements and responsibility boundaries. A larger number of services is not a quality measure in itself.
Applications on EC2
Amazon EC2, EBS, Elastic Load Balancing, and Auto Scaling for controllable VM and application scenarios.Container platforms
Amazon EKS, ECS, Fargate, and ECR for containerized applications with a clear split between platform and workload responsibility.Databases and storage
Amazon RDS and Aurora, S3, EFS, FSx and, where appropriate, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, or OpenSearch.Hybrid and cloud exit
VPC, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPN, Direct Connect, and PrivateLink for sites, data centers, and other clouds.
Target architecture
Plan accounts, networking, platform, and operations together
Relevant AWS services are considered as a coherent architecture with defined responsibilities rather than as a product list.
Accounts and identities
AWS Organizations, Control Tower, IAM Identity Center, roles, permission sets, SCPs, and protected root processes.
Networking and hybrid connectivity
VPCs, subnets, routing, Security Groups, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPN, Direct Connect, and PrivateLink.
Edge and application protection
Route 53, CloudFront, AWS WAF, Shield, and ACM aligned with exposed applications and DNS responsibility.
Compute and containers
EC2, Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing, EKS, ECS, Fargate, and ECR with traceable deployment paths.
Data and recovery
RDS, Aurora, S3, EFS, FSx, and AWS Backup with defined data paths, encryption, RPO, RTO, and recovery tests.
Logging and automation
CloudTrail, AWS Config, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, and CloudFormation or Terraform for traceable changes.
Technical foundations at AWS: AWS Well-Architected Framework, AWS Control Tower and AWS Migration Decision Guide.
Approach
A controlled path from assessment to handover
Architecture decisions, migration, and subsequent operations are agreed separately and prepared to work together technically.
- 01
Map the current state
Record accounts, workloads, data, dependencies, access paths, and cost
- 02
Decide the target state
Define account structure, services, networking, security, and migration path
- 03
Build and migrate
Automate infrastructure, conduct a pilot, and secure the cutover
- 04
Accept and hand over
Verify function, security, and recovery and document responsibilities
What your AWS project delivers
- Current-state and dependency inventory for accounts, workloads, and data
- Reasoned AWS service selection including sizing and cost assumptions
- Account, identity, network, and security design
- Architecture diagram for compute, platform services, data, and external connectivity
- Migration, pilot, cutover, and rollback plan
- Automation, technical documentation, and handover or operating plan
Migration
Migrate existing systems to AWS with control
Not every component is moved unchanged. Data consistency, latency, licenses, service dependencies, and rollback paths are assessed before cutover.
Portfolio and dependencies
Record applications, databases, files, identities, DNS, integrations, and operating procedures.Landing zone and pilot
Build target accounts, networking, access, and logging and test a representative workload.Data and cutover
Run data transfer, synchronization, and cutover with an agreed maintenance window and rollback path.Acceptance and handover
Verify function, performance, monitoring, backup, and recovery and hand over the documented environment.Managed Operations
Already using AWS and looking for ongoing support?
We offer a separate operations service for existing AWS accounts. EC2, IAM, VPC, RDS, EKS, Organizations, backup, and FinOps are scoped per environment and agreed with the appropriate service level.
Frequently asked questions about AWS projects
Landing zone, architecture, migration, cost, and subsequent operations
Architecture and platform choice
- Yes. Depending on the current state, we design AWS Organizations, organizational units, accounts, IAM Identity Center, logging, and controls. AWS Control Tower may be suitable, but it is not applied blindly to an existing organization.
- We select services around the workload. Typical building blocks include EC2, EBS, load balancers, RDS or Aurora, S3, EFS, EKS or ECS, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Config, and AWS Backup. Additional services are introduced only where technically or commercially justified.
- Yes. Depending on the requirement, network connectivity may use Site-to-Site VPN, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, or another appropriate path. Identities can be integrated through IAM Identity Center and existing identity providers.
- Yes. Accounts, contracts, resources, and AWS billing remain yours. WZ-IT works with documented roles and the permissions required for the project.
Migration and engagement
- Yes. We assess AWS Application Migration Service, AWS Database Migration Service, and DataSync, plan the pilot, data synchronization, cutover, and rollback, and decide whether each component should be moved or rebuilt.
- Architecture decisions are informed by the relevant Well-Architected principles. Whether a formal review with a documented assessment of every pillar is included is defined in the project scope.
- The intro call is free. Architecture and migration projects are priced according to the current state and target scope. Relevant factors include account structure, number and type of workloads, data volume, networking, security requirements, automation, and migration windows. AWS usage charges are billed separately and directly by AWS. For comparing an existing AWS environment with an alternative there is the Cloud Exit Assessment.
- Yes. The project can end with documented handover to your team or transition into a separate Managed Operations agreement. Ongoing operations use their own scope, service level, and pricing model.
More questions? We are happy to help!
Knowledge
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Reviews & projects
Client feedback and projects worldwide
WZ-IT moved our studio infrastructure from decentralised individual devices to a central platform: every site is securely connected via VPN, new devices are onboarded automatically and an entire site is provisioned from a template, without manual steps on location. What impressed me most is the breadth and depth of their knowledge: Timo and Robin are not a typical IT provider who sets up a server and leaves. The two of them think their way into highly complex infrastructure and software topics, work through every requirement we put in front of them, and build networking, provisioning and operations so that everything fits together in the end. WZ-IT is an excellent partner for complex software, network and architecture projects.
Steve KirchnerManaging Director, nextGYM GmbH
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Built in Germany's Ruhr Valley. Running worldwide.
WZ-IT designs, develops and operates infrastructure and software for clients in Germany and internationally. We deliver projects remotely and continue supporting them in ongoing operations after go-live.
Selected projects
- LiveRemote access platform for distributed water treatment plantsABCO Water Systems · Australia · Secure Access & OT
- 81%AWS migration with substantially lower operating costsEVA Real Estate · UAE · Cloud exit & infrastructure
- 98%Provision new sites in minutes instead of hoursnextGYM GmbH · Germany · Automation & IoT
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AWS consulting and delivery
Request a technical assessment of your AWS project
Describe the accounts, key AWS services, and the required objective. We assess architecture, cost, migration, and operations separately.
- Straight with Timo and Robin - no sales team, no pitch
- An honest take, including when we are not the right fit
- Concrete next steps for infrastructure, software or AI
No risk: worst case, you leave with a clearer understanding of your project than before.
WZ-IT's advice on our Azure migration was technically sound and completely non-binding right from the intro call - we took away a great deal.
Jakob ÖschlbergerInno7 GmbH
WZ-IT's advice on our Azure migration was technically sound and completely non-binding right from the intro call - we took away a great deal.