Free AWS assessments, wherever you are on your cloud journey
Whether you're still weighing up if the cloud is right for you, actively planning a migration, or already running workloads on AWS and looking to get more from them, there's a funded assessment to match. Each one gives you a clear, low-commitment next step, with no cost and no obligation.
Cloud Viability Assessment (CVA)
For businesses still evaluating whether AWS makes sense
If you're primarily on-premises or just starting to explore the cloud, it can be hard to know whether AWS is the right move, and even harder to build a business case for it. The Cloud Viability Assessment gives you the clarity to make a confident decision.
What you get:
- An honest, expert view on whether cloud is the right fit for your business
- A clear picture of the potential ROI before you commit to anything
- The evidence and numbers you need to build an internal business case
Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) Assessment
For businesses ready to move off legacy infrastructure
If ageing infrastructure, rising data centre costs, or an end-of-support deadline are pushing migration up the agenda, the MAP Assessment sets you up to move with confidence. It unlocks AWS funding, reduces risk, and gives you a clear roadmap from day one.
What you get:
- Access to AWS MAP funding to help offset the cost of migration
- A practical roadmap tailored to your infrastructure and timelines
- Expert guidance to reduce risk and keep your migration on track
Well-Architected Framework Review (WAFR)
For existing AWS customers looking to optimise and expand
Already running on AWS? As your environment matures, so do the risks. Rising bills, scaling challenges, and security gaps can creep in unnoticed. A Well-Architected Review uncovers them and leaves you with a prioritised action plan.
What you get:
- A full review across cost, security, performance, and operational excellence
- Clear identification of quick wins and longer-term improvements
- A prioritised action plan you can put to work straight away
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FAQs
How do I know which AWS assessment I need?
The right assessment depends on the decision you're trying to make. If you need to justify whether moving to AWS makes financial or operational sense, start with a Cloud Viability Assessment; if migration is already being planned and you need readiness, scope and a route forward, use a Migration Acceleration Program Assessment; if a workload is already on AWS and you want to reduce architectural or operational risk, use a Well-Architected Framework Review. A short qualification call is usually enough to confirm the right starting point.
Can the assessments be used together?
Yes, they're commonly used as stages of a single journey rather than as competing options. A Cloud Viability Assessment establishes why a move to AWS is worthwhile, Migration Acceleration Program Assessment establishes what should move and how, and a Well-Architected Framework Review validates and improves workloads once they're running on AWS. Clients often start with one and progress to the next as their AWS journey develops.
What is a Cloud Viability Assessment (CVA)?
A Cloud Viability Assessment (CVA) is a business-value assessment that helps an organisation understand the potential case for adopting or expanding its use of AWS. It looks at current infrastructure and operational costs, potential AWS run-rate scenarios, and wider value drivers such as staff productivity, resilience, agility and sustainability. The output is a directional, evidence-led business case rather than a detailed migration design.
When should I use a Cloud Viability Assessment (CVA)?
Use a Cloud Viability Assessment when you need to answer the question "is moving to or expanding on AWS worth it?" before committing to detailed planning. It suits situations where executive interest exists, but the financial case isn't yet clear, or where a sponsor needs an evidence-led story for a board, CFO or investment committee. It's also a useful starting point when comparing AWS against staying on-premises or against another cloud provider.
What is a Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) Assessment?
A Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) Assessment is the first phase of the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP), which AWS structures as Assess, Mobilise, and Migrate and Modernise. It covers the discovery of the current environment and workload portfolio, an assessment of migration readiness and capability gaps, and the development of a directional business case and migration strategy. The output is a set of readiness findings and a recommended route into Mobilise and delivery.
When should I have the Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) Assessment?
The Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) Assessment should be used when there is an intention to migrate or modernise workloads to AWS and when readiness, scope, and economics need to be understood first. It's the right choice once the estate is complex enough that discovery and planning are needed before delivery, or when a credible business case is required to unlock internal approval. It applies whether the source environment is on-premises or another cloud, subject to programme eligibility.
What is a Well-Architected Framework Review (WAFR)?
A Well-Architected Framework Review (WAFR) is a structured review of a defined workload already running on AWS, assessed against AWS's Well-Architected best practices. It covers six pillars — Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimisation and Sustainability — through collaborative review sessions. The output is a set of prioritised risks and an actionable improvement plan.
Is a Well-Architected Framework Review (WAFR) a compliance audit or certification?
No, a Well-Architected Framework Review is a collaborative architectural review, not a formal compliance audit, certification or penetration test. It can support governance and help reduce risk, but it doesn't replace mandated compliance processes. It also doesn't include automatic remediation — the review identifies and prioritises the work, and implementation is scoped as a separate next step.
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