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Just beginning your cloud journey with Amazon Web Services? TechShift is here to help you become a modern, agile software company.

Cloud insights on demand for software companies

4 parts

Access best practices ranging from pre- to post-cloud migration stages.

12 episodes

Watch experts share tried-and-true strategies for your business.

Part 1: How do I prepare for cloud migration?

We help get you started in the cloud with insights on topics such as security trends, compliance, pricing, and operational overhead.

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Cloud 101

Discover why software companies choose to migrate to AWS Cloud, and equip yourself with the knowledge to make your own journey a success.

Episode 1: The era of cloud

How much do you know about cloud innovation? Before you get going, we lay the groundwork with insights on trends, benefits, security, and compliance.

Duration: 6:03
Speakers: Tom Ellis, Solutions Architect Manager, AWS & Jamila Jamilova, Startup Solutions Architect, AWS 

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Episode 2: Navigate the journey

We get into the details on pricing, operational overhead, and responsibilities. You’ll also get an invaluable project plan to show you where to start and steps to success.

Duration: 9:54
Speakers: Salini Nair Avanupurath, Solutions Architecture Leader, AWS & Kilian Ruess, SaaS Advisor, AWS

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Part 2: How do I start?

Cloud success is about pairing the right technology with the right people. Here’s everything you need to get started.

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Make the perfect first move

Lay the groundwork for a successful cloud migration, from building a secure foundation, to identifying talent, and accessing expert support.

Episode 3: Foundations - Security

Now that you're set on benefits, let's make it happen. We kick it off by introducing you to three elements that will make your migration a success. First stop: security.

Duration: 12:31
Speakers: Shelly Dar Rapaport, Senior Solutions Architect, AWS & Kilian Ruess, SaaS Advisor AWS

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Episode 4: Foundations - Talent

Migration is more than just technology. It takes real human talent. See how you can nurture the right skills from within and find the right people to meet your goals.

Duration: 7:26
Speakers: Salini Nair Avanupurath, Solutions Architecture Leader, AWS & Jamila Jamilova, Startup Solutions Architect, AWS

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Episode 5: Foundations - Support

Few companies can handle a cloud migration on its own. AWS Partners have helped thousands of software companies like you evolve in the cloud. See how to get support right now and as you scale. 

Duration: 10:59
Speakers: Morgan O'Farrell, ISV Partner Sales Manager - Enterprise, AWS & Kilian Ruess, SaaS Advisor, AWS

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Part 3: What does it look like?

Now it’s time to tackle the application. In this series we dive into the building blocks of migration, including how to meet infrastructure needs and service-level agreements (SLAs).

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Map your migration

Take a closer look at the options available to you during migration, including basic infrastructure, databases, containers, and more.

Episode 6: Migration options

Now that the foundations are laid, it’s time to tackle the application. At this point you need a basic structure to organize customers and migrate applications into the model.

Duration: 6:27
Speakers: Tom Ellis, Solutions Architect Manager, AWS & Jamila Jamilova, Startup Solutions 
Architect, AWS

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Episode 7: Basic infrastructure

Virtual machines and networks are your building blocks. But to meet SLAs, it’s also key to consider non-functional requirements, like IT resilience between Availability Zones.

Duration: 5:23
Speakers: Julian Arambarri Garcia, Solutions Architect, AWS & Jamila Jamilova, Startup Solutions Architect, AWS

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Episode 8: Databases

There are lots of options for databases—and many can meet your SLAs. So, which should you choose? We explore how to drive results while keeping overhead low.

Duration: 8:50
Speakers: Luca Guida, Solutions Architect, AWS & Jamila Jamilova, Startup Solutions Architect, AWS

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Episode 9: Containers

Why containerize applications? How do you run containers in the cloud? What are your options? Find the answers in this episode, where we dive into container orchestration.

Duration: 5:13
Speakers: Julian Arambarri Garcia, Solutions Architect, AWS & Jamila Jamilova, Startup Solutions Architect, AWS 

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Episode 10: Replicating your setup

As your customers scale, your infrastructure needs to keep up. See how you can match their pace with automated infrastructure deployment that’s safe and replicable.

Duration: 6:32
Speakers: Shelly Dar Rapaport, Senior Solutions Architect, AWS & Kilian Ruess, SaaS Advisor, AWS

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Episode 11: Reducing your operational overhead

Your application is up and running in the cloud. But now you need to find smart ways to remove internal administrative barriers. Here’s where AWS Managed Services can help.

Duration: 6:14
Speakers: Luca Guida, Solutions Architect, AWS & Jamila Jamilova, Startup Solutions Architect, AWS

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Part 4: What can I do next?

In our last episode of the series, we explore how to make the most of the migration. Find out how to keep costs under control and reap the rewards of efficiencies.

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This is just the beginning

Migration is an important first step, but why stop there? Get to know tools that can help you sustain innovation in the cloud and manage costs.

Episode 12: Sustain your innovation

Migration is an important first step, but why stop there? Get to know tools that can help you sustain innovation in the cloud and manage costs.

Duration: 9:03
Speakers: Shelly Dar Rapaport, Senior Solutions Architect, AWS & Kilian Ruess, SaaS Advisor AWS 

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