Microsoft Cloud Partnership
Let Ensono help you make the most of your Azure experience.
Ensono + Microsoft = Innovative, world-class cloud solutions
Ensono is an Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Microsoft Cloud Program Partner holding three core specializations in data and AI, infrastructure and digital/app innovation. Our managed and professional services expertise coupled with the power of Microsoft technologies allows us to deliver end to end high-performance, secure, and scalable solutions to you.
Let Ensono help you make the most of your Azure experience — with optimized processes, lower costs, improved performance, and security and governance. We stay on the cutting edge of Azure’s cloud services and solutions, so you don’t have to. Every business has different cloud needs, and our Azure consulting and managed services are customized for your unique applications and business goals.
Driving outcomes for clients like you:
According to the 2022 Forrester TEI Report, Ensono clients realize an average 43% ROI.
Proven approach
Our framework is based on Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework best practices which means we can meet you wherever you are on your cloud journey. From standing up your first Azure Landing Zone to architecting your first cloud native application, we have the skills and expertise that get it right the first time, every time. Our flexible managed service tiers are designed to provide the support your team needs in any stage of your Azure journey.
Flexibility
We are your single point of contact for all Microsoft and Azure services which means it’s easier for you to stay up to date on changes, but it also gives you flexible terms and the ability to move applications between environments without lock-in with Ensono Flex®. Pay for what you use with access to shorter-term commitments.
Expertise
Ensono is a “born in the datacenter” public cloud provider. We understand that not every business journey is “all-in” the cloud. Our team of hybrid cloud experts can craft a solution that seamlessly spans from the datacenter or mainframe to Azure. Whether you need to connect a heritage environment to Azure, deploy an application across private and public cloud, develop a new application to run on Azure or bring the cloud to the datacenter with Azure Stack and Arc, our skilled architects build the right solution for your workload.
Ensono Cloud-Connected Mainframe for Microsoft Azure
Accelerate your cloud journey
At Ensono, we’re pioneering the future of cloud computing with our Cloud-Connected Mainframe for Microsoft Azure—a revolutionary, fully integrated cloud-first hybrid IT solution. Say goodbye to the traditional silos between mainframe systems and embrace the synergy of their combined strengths. With our solution, you’ll leverage a cutting-edge Ensono hosted mainframe within a Tier III datacenter, featuring a high-speed network fabric seamlessly integrated into Azure.
This isn’t just cloud migration; it’s a transformational journey. Experience ultra-low latency connectivity that empowers your modern application architecture. Our solution offers a frictionless path into the cloud, without any penalties for moving your vital data.
Seamless low-latency connectivity
Experience the power of 2-3 ms low-latency connectivity between your mainframe and Azure workloads. This allows previously anchored applications to seamlessly transition to the cloud. Run your applications in their optimal environments and unleash the potential of your mainframe data in the cloud. With no latency concerns, you can modernize applications using cloud-native AI and analytics services, enabling data-driven decisions and enhancing customer experiences.
Effortless portability and cost efficiency
Connect your mainframe to Azure with Azure ExpressRoute Local to enable a predictable cost model that is inclusive of ingress and egress charges. This provides data and workload portability without having to worry about additional costs for moving large amounts of data between the mainframe and Azure. In addition, Ensono Flex® promotes application transformation and cost efficiency in the ever-evolving cloud landscape. Migrate workloads across your hybrid IT environment without penalties.
Expertise for your transformation
Leverage over 20 years of Ensono’s expertise in modernizing, migrating, running, and optimizing mainframe and cloud environments. Our AI automated toolchain and modernization framework, combined with structured ITSM/ITIL best practices, ensure efficiency, security, and alignment with your cloud transformation objectives.
Test and validate with confidence
Gain exclusive access to our Proof of Concept (POC) lab environment. Test key use cases and validate performance metrics, including latency between your mainframe and cloud applications, ensuring a smooth transition.
Optimize your Azure consumption
The Ensono Cloud-Connected Mainframe for Microsoft Azure solution is available on the Azure Marketplace and can contribute to retiring your Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC). This not only enables cost savings but also provides flexibility in your Azure usage.
This solution is an essential component of our Modern, Cloud-Connected Mainframe approach, which combines cloud flexibility with mainframe resilience. Ready to explore further? Check out the Ensono Cloud-Connected Mainframe for Microsoft Azure solution brief or visit the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider
Ensono is a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Direct Partner, acting as a single point of contact for all Microsoft and Azure services. This model allows us to offer you continuous fully managed service with flexible terms, enabling you to avoid lock-in and move platforms freely. With CSP, you only pay for what you use and gain access to shorter-term commitments.
SAP on Azure
Ensono helps you move mission-critical SAP applications to the cloud to accelerate digital transformation. Streamline data entry, strategize for continuous progress and empower your organization to improve decision-making with a more agile, connected and analytical infrastructure.
Citrix on Azure
Our thorough Azure migration services enable you to move Citrix and dependent applications to the cloud, helping you adapt to an increased demand for workplace mobility. Simplify your infrastructure, improve efficiency, and increase your competitiveness and productivity throughout your journey.
Azure Virtual Desktop
For many organizations, remote work is the new normal. Our Azure managed services support Azure Virtual Desktop, ensuring employees can connect back to crucial data-center applications no matter where they’re working, on any device. Ensono was one of the first partners to receive the Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialization accreditation.
Azure Well-Architected Framework
Ensono can help you optimize your Azure cloud investment and improve your applications’ performance. Microsoft introduced the Well-Architected Framework to provide technical guidance at a workload level to discover available resources and tools to architect and optimize workloads for success. The framework aligns across five pillars of architecture excellence: Cost Optimization, Reliability, Security, Performance Efficiency and Operational Excellence.
From Mainframe to Azure
With a proven approach and decades of mainframe experience, we can quickly and easily move your mission-critical applications and databases from mainframe to Azure.
Azure Marketplace
From mainframe modernization to Discovery workshops, check out our consulting services featured on the Azure Marketplace.
“When designing and building these kinds of systems, you need specialist advice from a best of breed cloud partner. With their expertise in cloud-based hyperscale transactional systems and their previous work on customer identity management, we trusted Ensono to help us in our next stage of growth.”
Bob Strudwick, CTO, ASOS
Client success with Microsoft
Case Study
ManpowerGroup accelerates cloud transformation to match top talent with jobs all over the world more effectively
An Azure Cloud roadmap and the Ensono Cloud Transform framework led MPG to reduce costs and increase their global footprint.
Case Study
Arco migrates entire on-premise SAP estate to Azure to keep pace with evolving retail sector
When the UK and Ireland’s leading safety company needed to migrate their on-premise SAP estate to Microsoft Azure, Ensono was there.
Case Study
International accounting firm migrates to Azure to gain agility
WIth global growth comes IT challenges. And this international accounting firm needed a data center and infrastructure that didn’t lag, and supported flexible work environments.
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