Challenges in Multi-Cloud Integration

Organisations using multiple cloud providers struggle to securely integrate applications and data across Azure, AWS, and other platforms due to:

• Limitations in leveraging Microsoft products: Microsoft applications cannot effectively and securely ingest or interact with data stored in other clouds (e.g., AWS), limiting the potential of Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Copilot.
• Security risks: Standard cloud integrations often use the public internet, failing to meet enterprise and government security standards.
• Vendor lock-in: Dependency on a single cloud provider reduces flexibility in workload placement and prevents organisations from optimizing resources.
• Complex networking: Configuring and managing secure cloud connections is time-consuming, costly, and prone to latency issues.

Engagement Overview

This two-week engagement helps you evaluate and define your multi-cloud connectivity strategy, focusing on securely connecting systems across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud without moving or duplicating data. Through structured workshops and technical discovery, Hitachi Solutions experts will assess your current environment, identify connectivity requirements, and design a secure, government-compliant architecture.

The result is a clear, practical blueprint that outlines the recommended connectivity model, security controls, and an implementation roadmap — enabling you to confidently progress toward an interoperable, multi-cloud future. Deliverables include:

• Executive summary and next-step briefing: Clear summary for senior stakeholders showing recommended approach, business benefit, and next steps.
• Architecture design document: How Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud can be securely connected using private, encrypted routes.
• Security and standards alignment: Confirmation of alignment with applicable government and commercial requirements, with gaps and mitigations.
• Connectivity options and recommendations: The most suitable technical pattern(s) for your organisation’s needs.
• Implementation roadmap: Step-by-step plan for deploying and scaling the solution, including estimated timelines and dependencies.