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What's included

Unlock the full Azure Capabilities with One Reliable Team.

Avail our Azure team on board and reap the best benefits of Microsoft Azure Cost Review, Full Migration and Managed Services Program.

Azure Migration Secure Optimise
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Azure Migration & Landing Zone

Structured migration with a landing zone built to Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework.

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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Containerised workloads orchestrated on AKS for portability and scale

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Azure Managed Services

24/7 monitoring, patching, backup and incident response under a monthly retainer.

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Azure Security & Sentinel

Threat detection, Zero Trust configuration and Azure Sentinel monitoring in accordance with Azure security and compliance in Australia

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Azure Cost Optimisation & FinOps

Right-sizing, reserved instances and savings plans to cut unnecessary spend.

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Azure Data & AI

Synapse Analytics pipelines and Azure OpenAI Service integrations.

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Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Secure, remote-ready virtual desktops for distributed and hybrid teams.

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Well-Architected Framework Review

An audit against Microsoft's five WAF pillars, with a prioritised remediation pl

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Platforms

Azure services built around your business needs.

With a deep understanding of Azure capabilities, the team of engineers at CDU recommends the right combination of Azure services based on your workload, business requirements, security needs and budget not a one-size-fits-all package.

From Azure Migrate and Azure Site Recovery to Virtual Machines, AKS, Azure Virtual Desktop, Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB and Azure OpenAI Service, we bring together the right services and platforms for your needs. Our capabilities also extend across Azure Arc, ExpressRoute, App Service, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Sentinel and Azure Cost Management. This approach keeps your Azure environment secure, scalable and aligned with your business goals and future growth.

Benefit’s the Services

Get the right Azure services, tailored to your business needs.

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Right Azure Services for Your Workload

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Secure & Flexible Cloud Architecture

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Scalable Infrastructure That Grows With You

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Connected Azure Services & Integrations

Azure services we work across

We recommend the Azure services that fit your workload not a fixed bundle.

Migration & Infrastructure

Azure Migrate - Azure Site Recovery - Azure Arc - ExpressRoute

Compute & Containers

Virtual Machines – AKS - Azure Virtual Desktop - App Service

Security & Identity

Azure Sentinel - Microsoft Entra ID - Azure Cost Management

Data & AI

Azure Synapse Analytics - Azure SQL - Cosmos DB - Azure OpenAI Service

How We Deliver

Let’s us be straight and transparent on Our Azure engagement process

CDU is well-versed at Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework, from first assessment to fully managed operations.

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Discovery & TCO assessment

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Landing zone & architecture design

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Migration & cutover

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Cost & performance optimisation

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Managed operations

Azure Migrate Dependency Mapping TCO Assessment Cost Comparison

At the outset, we identify Azure Migrate Possibility, then map-up the dependency and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) comparing with the existing environment.

Azure Migrate Dependency Mapping TCO Assessment Cost Comparison

A landing zone is developed to the Cloud Adoption Framework, with a fixed-scope migration plan and pricing.

Azure Migrate Dependency Mapping TCO Assessment Cost Comparison

Here, it’s a Phased or zero-downtime migration, considering the workload minutely with rollback plans at each single state.

Azure Migrate Dependency Mapping TCO Assessment Cost Comparison

Right-sizing, reserved instances and monitoring tuned in the weeks after go-live.

Azure Migrate Dependency Mapping TCO Assessment Cost Comparison

Optional 24/7 managed services retainer for ongoing monitoring, security and support.

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Why CDU for Microsoft Azure

We understand What We are Hired for and hence We do take care even after ‘Go live’.

Most usually, Azure migrations are handed to the clients at the moment the migrations are live but its not so in case of CDU, our managed services team remains the same that designed your landing zone.

Typical outcomes

What difference you will benefit after an Azure engagement

The numbers below imply typical ranges stated by clients across recent engagements, not guarantees your outcomes may depend on your existing environment.

User Training

60%

Faster Onboarding

Integrations

130+

Dealerships Connected

Operations

99.9%

Platform Availability
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Client Testimonials

Trusted by Businesses.
Backed by Results.

Real partnerships. Honest feedback. See why organisations across Australia trust Cloud Downunder to design, build, and support their digital products.

A special shout-out to Sam, who was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated. Sam took the time to understand my needs and expectations for a future Mercedes-Benz App and went above and beyond. His attention to detail and commitment is evident in every aspect of his work. In addition to his technical expertise, it is clear that Sam is genuinely invested in the success of his clients. If you're looking for a reliable, talented, and customer-focused app development company, look no further than AppGurus.

AppGurus built a platform to manage the driver compliance paperwork and fault reporting system for heavy vehicles. It could automatically review all paperwork, sending notifications when there were issues. AppGurus showed genuine passion for the project, giving invaluable technical insights.

AppGurus managed the project well despite the changes in the scope and design. The team constantly communicated through messaging apps at every key deliverable. They also collaborated through in-person meetings.

AppGurus ensured a smooth workflow through frequent communication and prompt customer support — they were always quick to respond to any queries or concerns. The team was also proactive in terms of sharing helpful ideas. They loved my concept and understood my target market really well.

AppGurus was helpful, timely, and efficient at collaborating via Basecamp. Moreover, they embraced the client's vision very well and were communicative, responsive, and solutions-oriented. They were very quick to embrace my vision, providing me with endless solutions for anything I asked for.

AppGurus offered strong interpersonal relationships that optimized the development process. The apps have remained in the top positions of the education genre in the Apple Store. I appreciate AppGurus' loyalty and understanding. We've formed a bond and trust with each other, and we respect each other's opinions.

We came to AppGurus with an idea and extremely basic wireframe of our concept. They provided priceless industry knowledge, transparency and understanding as part of the design and construction process. As a startup with no app development or programming knowledge, the experience of AppGurus turned our idea into a polished, fully functioning product. The continuing support we have received after completion of our app has been exceptional.

I moved to AppGurus in 2019 after using another company for a number of years and not being satisfied with the quality of work. The change was the best thing I ever did for my app. AppGurus actually listened to exactly what I wanted out of my app and nothing was too hard for them - as well as their pricing was attractive. I would happily recommend AppGurus to anyone whether they are wanting a development done from scratch or already have a product and they are not happy with their current service. I'm very excited about the future of my app knowing I have the backing of AppGurus if I need anything.

Where to begin? We can all conceive that app development is highly specialized. Client expectations have to be managed especially where projects take on a life of their own, creating options that could never have been envisaged at the start. In our case, subject to certain parameters, AppGurus became a quasi partner in fulfilling the dreams we had of our project. The integration of their ideas into our project was priceless. This does not happen in normal business dealings. Big Thumbs Up AppGurus.

I approached the AppGurus to transform my Homeworthy Inspection System into a mobile app. They guided me through the entire process and made Homeworthy a robust platform by utilising my vision and industry experience. Many businesses and individuals now conduct their inspection services using Homeworthy and the numbers are growing. I personally have saved 2 hours per day on inspection reports, by simply using the Homeworthy app. It's a fast and reliable experience.

We never felt that we were dealing with sales people, but rather with a team that had a deep technical understanding. AppGurus built an app to improve communication between the client and their customers. They also integrated an AI element to make custom recommendations to users.

Working with the AppGurus was very professional and streamlined. They took my vague descriptions of what I wanted and turned them into something real and functional. There was a lot of extra guidance which has been quite valuable in shaping Eater Meter to what it is today. I highly recommend AppGurus for any sort of web-app related development.

These guys are great and easy to work with. Their patience and service has been amazing considering we come from a non tech background. Highly recommend them.

AppGurus provided the outcome what I was expecting. I just shared my idea with their team which I wanted to publish in the market and they guided me and made this product in a very efficient way. My apps are available on stores and I am really happy with the service they provided.

App Gurus delivered a fully-optimized product that went beyond the project's original scope, much to the client's delight. The team was highly communicative, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with the vendor's team dynamic, work ethic, and solutions-based approach.

The app has earned a significant amount of downloads since its launch. Thus far, the platform has satisfied expectations and matches the original vision. App Gurus is dedicated to the project, ensuring they’re approachable and timely in the case of issues.

App Gurus listened to client needs and ensured any technical issues were resolved quickly. The cost was higher than expected, and there was a slight staffing mishap early on, but user responses have been good.

App Gurus has delivered a functional and easy-to-use app in a timely manner. The team has ensured stellar communication and efficiently addressed the project requirements. Their receptiveness, design competencies, and innovative approach are key elements of their work.

Boasting a strong understanding of the client's needs and goals, allowing them to confidently deliver a solution that matched. The reliable team utilized Basecamp to manage the project and collaborate effectively with the client throughout. Their high-quality design and development work stood out.

Thanks to App Gurus' efforts, the client was able to establish a clear scope for a web-based solution while tailoring the apps for their target audience. The app also allowed businesses to sign up and manage their menus. Overall, the team was easy to work with and dedicated to the project.

Decided on App Gurus to save time and effort. They understood what I wanted, and I loved their enthusiasm and energy from the beginning and felt that they were the right people to work with. They provided various options and a quote that was unbeatable which was a contributing factor to my decision to work with them within a specific budget. They guided me through the processes step-by-step and I received some great advice along the way.

App Gurus has successfully delivered a fully functional website and mobile app, satisfying the client's needs. The team utilizes their in-depth knowledge to deliver quality outputs and provide helpful advice. The partners interact through email and messaging apps. Their knowledge is impressive.

Love the design of my app and very happy with the progress. Sam and his developers have gone the extra mile to give me a great product. Looking forward to launching this summer!!

I have been very happy to work with App Gurus on my project. It was a complex project, and it took time to refine it to conform to my ideas. They approached it with patience and professionalism, and I am definitely pleased with the final outcome.

My company engaged App Gurus to create a new portal linking several off the shelf software items using API. Not only was App Gurus affordable, their work was completed within timely and correctly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sam and App Gurus for your next project.

When I was looking for a company to take on my app, most companies wanted to charge me more than my budget just to create a proof of concept. App Gurus came up with a plausible solution on how to make my idea work at our first meeting. This was my first app development project and the team walked me through the process to not only build the app, but also assisted with all things Apple and getting it on to the App Store. The result is a very professional and funky product.

Despite setting high expectations, App Gurus managed to exceed them. I had a unique job that required some out of the box thinking and App Gurus was up to the challenge. Their ongoing support was excellent - actively seeking my feedback, being patient with all my requests and prudently addressing them. I’d highly recommend their services if you’re looking for a job to be done right.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Cloud Downunder's services, process, and Australian-local approach.

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Cost depends on workload count, data volume and whether it's a lift-and-shift or a modernisation migration. During discovery, we map dependencies and build a TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) comparison against your existing environment, then give you a fixed-scope migration plan and pricing — so the final figure reflects your actual environment, not a generic bundle.

Yes. We place workloads in Australia East, Australia Southeast, or Canberra-based regions where government requirements apply, so your Azure data residency obligations are met from day one rather than retrofitted after go-live.

An Azure landing zone is the pre-configured environment — networking, identity, policy and governance — that your workloads land in, built to Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework. Almost every migration benefits from one: it sets guardrails before workloads arrive instead of retrofitting security and governance after the fact, which is harder and riskier.

Not necessarily. We plan phased or zero-downtime migrations depending on the workload, with a rollback plan at every stage. Higher-risk or stateful workloads are usually moved in a phased cutover window, while many modern applications can migrate with little to no perceived downtime.

Azure cost optimisation combines right-sizing over-provisioned resources, moving predictable workloads onto reserved instances or savings plans, and setting up Azure Cost Management dashboards so spend is visible in real time rather than discovered at the end of the month. We tune this in the weeks after go-live, once real usage patterns — not migration estimates — are available.

Azure Security covers baseline protections like Zero Trust configuration, network security and identity controls through Microsoft Entra ID. Azure Sentinel sits on top as a cloud-native SIEM — it centralises threat detection, correlates signals across your environment, and drives incident response, giving you visibility that individual point controls can't provide on their own.

A Well-Architected Framework (WAF) review audits your environment against Microsoft's five pillars — reliability, security, cost optimisation, operational excellence and performance efficiency — and produces a prioritised remediation plan. It's useful both before a migration, to catch design issues early, and periodically afterward, to make sure the environment hasn't drifted from best practice.

Yes. We integrate Azure OpenAI Service and Synapse Analytics pipelines as part of our Azure Data & AI capability, so AI features are deployed on infrastructure that's already secured and governed rather than bolted onto your environment as a separate, unmanaged project.

Yes. Unlike engagements where migration and support are handed off to different teams, our managed services team is the same team that designed your landing zone. The optional 24/7 retainer covers monitoring, patching, backup and incident response, scheduled to AEST/AEDT business hours.

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