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June 19, 2025

The biggest blunders in cloud migrations

(and how we help prevent them)

Cloud migrations often seem simple: “We put it in the cloud and done.” But in practice, we at ALTA-ICT see that a lot can go wrong. That can lead to higher costs, frustration and risks to continuity.

 

We share below the most common pitfalls we encounter – and how we help companies avoid them.

 

Blunder 1: No good inventory

Without a full understanding of your IT landscape, applications or data are forgotten or migrated incorrectly.

💡 How we help: ALTA-ICT starts every migration with a thorough inventory and dependency analysis.

 

Blunder 2: Arranging security only after the fact

Security is often overlooked during migration, with all the risks that entails.

💡 How we help: Security and compliance are integrated into our approach from design (ISO 27001, NEN 7510).

 

Blunder 3: No fallback plan

Without a rollback option, a small failure can have major consequences.

💡 How we help: We always provide a tested fallback plan so you can migrate with peace of mind.

 

Blunder 4: Overestimating internal capacity

Cloud migrations are a craft; it requires specialized knowledge.

💡 How we help: Our experts guide the entire process, from planning to execution.

 

Blunder 5: forgetting about end users

A successful migration is also an adoption journey.

💡 How we help: We support with communication, training and guidance.

 

Why choose ALTA-ICT?

At ALTA-ICT, we combine practical experience with certified quality (ISO 27001, ISO 9001, NEN 7510).

We make sure your cloud migration to Microsoft 365 is secure, smooth and compliant.

👉 Want to know more? Check out our Migration page alta-ict.co.uk/migration or contact us for a free consultation.

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