--- title: Obsium Cloud Consulting description: Cloud architecture, migration, FinOps cost optimization, disaster recovery, and 24/7 managed operations on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. url: https://obsium.io/services/cloud-consulting/ markdown_url: https://obsium.io/services/cloud-consulting.md company: Obsium last_updated: 2026-10-05 --- # Obsium Cloud Consulting Obsium is a cloud, DevOps, and Kubernetes consultancy with offices in Pleasanton, California and Kochi, India. Obsium architects, migrates, secures, and runs cloud environments on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Engagements range from a single cloud assessment to 24/7 managed operations, led by senior cloud architects and delivered vendor-neutral. ## Services | Service | What it covers | Tools / scope | | ------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | | Cloud Onboarding & Architecture | Cloud selection, secure and governed foundation, hybrid on-prem connectivity | AWS, Azure, GCP, landing zones | | Cloud Migration | Assessment, planning, execution, validation, rollback tested before cutover | Rehost, replatform, zero-downtime | | Cloud Cost Optimization | Rightsizing, commitment discounts, FinOps guardrails | FinOps, savings plans, tagging | | 24/7 Managed Support | Round-the-clock monitoring and management | Escalation cover to fully managed ops | | Incident Management | Real-time detection, root-cause analysis, structured resolution | RCA, runbooks, on-call | | Backup, Failover & Disaster Recovery | Recovery designed to your RTO/RPO targets and tested regularly | Failover, DR drills, continuity | ## Deployment models | Model | Fit | | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Public cloud | Managed AWS, Azure, or GCP with landing zones, identity, and networking set up right | | Private cloud | Dedicated or on-prem environments with strict data-residency or control requirements | | Hybrid cloud | On-prem and cloud under one operating model, observability stack, and playbook | | Multi-cloud (specialty) | Workloads across providers with unified governance, cost control, and no lock-in | ## Engagement process | Stage | Timeline | Deliverables | | --------------------- | ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 1. Assess & Align | Weeks 1-2 | Review against cost, security, and reliability targets. Findings ranked by risk, tied to workloads | | 2. Design & Document | Weeks 2-4 | Architecture, landing zones, security model, cost guardrails, IaC. Terraform in your repo from day one | | 3. Build & Migrate | Weeks 4-12 | Staged migration workload by workload, rollback tested before each cutover, knowledge transfer | | 4. Operate & Optimize | Ongoing | Escalation point or fully managed partner. Monthly reviews for cost creep, security gaps, drift | ## Pricing Obsium scopes by outcome, not billable hours. There is no public price list. | Engagement | Pricing model | | -------------------------------------------- | ---------------- | | Cloud assessment with written remediation plan | Fixed range | | Migration or greenfield build | Fixed range | | Managed cloud operations | Monthly retainer | | Escalation support after handover | Hourly | A free 30-minute scoping call ends with a written fixed range. Most engagements run 6 to 14 weeks. Audits typically find 30-45% of cloud spend is waste. ## How Obsium compares | | DIY in-house | Typical consultancy | Obsium | | ------------------ | ------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | | Time to value | Months of trial and error | Fast build, slow handover | Weeks, staged | | Who does the work | Team learning as they go | Seniors pitch, juniors deliver | Senior cloud architects | | FinOps | Reactive, after the bill | Rarely included | Built in from day one | | Multi-cloud/hybrid | Possible, painful | Usually single-vendor | Vendor-neutral by design | | Lock-in | None | Proprietary tooling, retainers | Open standards, yours to keep | | Observability | Bolted on later | Optional line item | Built in from day one | | Pricing | Salaries + opportunity cost | T&M that creeps | Fixed range, scoped by outcome | ## Results ### VMware to AWS migration (enterprise) 54 Windows Server workloads, ~18 TB moved with 0 hours downtime, 100% data integrity, no app changes, 100+ concurrent users. Case study: https://obsium.io/case-studies/vmware-to-aws-migration-windows-server/ ### Full-stack observability (US banking SaaS) Multi-tenant Grafana LGTM on AWS, S3 backend, Terraform. Agents cut from 3 to 1 per cluster, no public-internet telemetry. Case study: https://obsium.io/case-studies/full-stack-observability-for-a-us-banking-saas-platform/ ### Self-service cloud platform (financial services) IDP on GitHub Actions, Argo CD, cert-manager. Deploys with policy, DNS, TLS in under 2 minutes, 300+ concurrent CI/CD runs. Case study: https://obsium.io/case-studies/self-service-kubernetes-internal-developer-platform/ 100+ clients. Client references include Thoughtminds.io, Ellow Technologies, Wizr.ai, Sayone Technologies, and ServerAudit. ## Partnerships Certified partner across Microsoft Azure, AWS Partner Network, and Google Cloud. ## FAQ ### What does a cloud consultant do? Helps you pick the right cloud, design a secure and cost-efficient architecture, migrate workloads, and run them. That covers landing zones, migration to AWS/Azure/GCP, FinOps, security and compliance, observability, 24/7 operations, and training for your team. ### How much does cloud consulting cost? Priced by outcome. Assessments and builds are fixed ranges, managed cloud is a monthly retainer. You get a written range after a free 30-minute call. ### Which cloud is right for us: AWS, Azure, or GCP? Depends on workloads, existing tooling, data-residency rules, and team skills. Obsium runs all three and will recommend a mix of two when that fits best. ### How do you reduce our cloud bill? An audit first (usually 30-45% waste found), then rightsizing, savings plans and reserved capacity, tagging fixes, and FinOps guardrails so savings hold. ### How long does a cloud migration take? Usually 6 to 14 weeks, staged by workload. Complex or compliance-heavy estates take longer. Timeline is shared in writing before work starts. ### Do you offer 24/7 managed cloud support? Yes. Options are full handover with documented IaC, hourly escalation support, or fully managed 24/7 operations. ## Related reading - [What Is Cloud Consulting? Benefits & Services](https://obsium.io/blog/what-is-cloud-consulting/) - [FinOps best practices for cloud cost optimization](https://obsium.io/blog/finops-best-practices-for-cloud-cost-optimization/) - [AWS vs Azure vs GCP: a decision guide](https://obsium.io/blog/aws-vs-azure-vs-gcp/) ## Contact Book a free scoping call at [obsium.io/contact-us](https://obsium.io/contact-us/) or email hello@obsium.io. - US: 6200 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588 - India: GB4, Ground Floor, Athulya, Infopark Phase 1, Kakkanad, Kochi 682042