Cloud Strategy & Consulting
Cloud-native solutions built to scale, perform, and adapt
Has your cloud infrastructure become too expensive? Is your environment growing increasingly messy? Are the rising costs of cloud solutions hindering the scaling of your application? The likely reason for this is that your product's architecture does not fit the cloud paradigm. Why do we assume this? We have simply seen too many such cases. But this is not a dead-end situation. And we will help you find your way out.
Our Services
The cross-domain approach lies at the very core of STX Next. A dedicated cloud solution architect ensures each decision maximizes cloud value and keeps your costs under control. Solutions are shaped through an engineering, business, AI, and UX lens, because true application success starts with cloud-native architecture. We make every decision to maximize your long-term business impact.
1. Cloud Strategy & Consulting
An architect-led engagement that assesses your current cloud environment and produces a prioritized strategy for how to get more value from your cloud investment. Covers what to optimize, migrate, rebuild, or keep as is.
- A concrete architecture roadmap with prioritized initiatives and expected business impact.
- Honest assessment of whether cloud is the right answer for each workload, including recommendations to keep certain workloads on-premises.
- All technological and implementation decisions are driven by business realities, not tool preferences.
2. Cloud-Native Application Development
Design and development of applications built around cloud services as first-class components: serverless compute, managed data services, event-driven architectures, and PaaS offerings. Covers the full lifecycle from architecture through deployment. AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Applications designed to maximize the value of cloud environments – autoscaling, managed services, pay-for-usage – rather than replicating on-premises architecture in the cloud.
- Faster time to market through cloud-native deployment patterns and CI/CD.
- Lower long-term maintenance cost compared to self-managed IaaS infrastructure.
3. Cloud Cost Optimization & FinOps
A four-phase engagement that combines infrastructure changes with governance to deliver measurable, sustained cost reductions. 15–30% cost reductions are typically achieved within 90 days, with a return on investment in approximately 45 days.
Step 1: Discovery & Architecture Assessment (Weeks 1–2) Your current cloud environment gets a full read to identify cost drivers, performance issues, security gaps, and the fast-win opportunities.
Step 2: Strategy & Roadmap (Weeks 2–3) A prioritized roadmap with timelines, resource requirements, and expected business impact for each initiative.
Step 3: Infrastructure Optimization & Build (Weeks 3–10, depending on scope) The agreed changes get implemented: rightsizing compute, restructuring reserved instances, migrating to PaaS services, deploying infrastructure as code, setting up CI/CD pipelines, configuring monitoring and observability.
Step 4: FinOps Governance Rollout (Weeks 7–10) Cost visibility embedded in your engineering culture.
Step 5: Handoff & Sustained Monitoring (Ongoing) Documentation, runbooks, and trained internal ownership. Monthly reviews and cost optimization sprints available as a continuous service.
4. Intelligent Contact Center
Design and implementation of cloud-based contact center infrastructure on Amazon Connect, replacing on-premise call center hardware. Integrates AI agents for routine queries, real-time AI guidance for human support agents, and multichannel support (voice, chat, email). Includes custom AI development for call routing, sentiment analysis, and agent onboarding acceleration.
- Contact center scales with demand rather than running at fixed capacity cost.
- AI agents handle routine queries autonomously; human agents handle complex cases with real-time AI assistance.
- Omnichannel operation from a single platform: voice, chat, and email unified.
- Reduced average handling time and improved first-call resolution, directly improving customer satisfaction.
5. Cloud Migration
End-to-end migration of workloads from on-premises infrastructure or legacy cloud environments to modern cloud platforms. Covers provider selection, architecture design, migration execution, and post-migration validation. Infrastructure as Code is used from day one, and migrations are sequenced to protect production systems.
- Zero-disruption migration: parallel environments, site-to-site VPN for hybrid phases, and rollback procedures validated before any production cutover.
- Provider selection is based on performance, cost, compliance, and integration fit — not default preference.
- Full post-migration validation against pre-migration baselines.
6. DevOps & Observability
Implementation and operation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, OpenTofu, Pulumi, AWS CloudFormation), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated deployment workflows across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Covers the full application lifecycle from repository management through deployment and long-term maintenance.
- Deployments become routine with reduced manual effort, lower release risk, and faster iteration cycles.
- Infrastructure defined as code means every environment is consistent, reproducible, and auditable.
- Automated pipelines reduce time-to-market and help to allocate engineers' time more effectively.
7. Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture Design
Thorough reviews of existing cloud architecture and design of new cloud infrastructure – covering network topology, multi-region deployments, fault-tolerant microservices, storage configuration, security controls, and disaster recovery.
- Infrastructure built for resilience, cost-efficiency, and long-term maintainability.
- Multi-region configurations and fault-tolerant architectures that support high-availability requirements.
- Security and compliance embedded at the architecture level to reduce operational risk.
8. Sovereign Cloud Solutions
Design and migration of cloud environments built entirely under EU jurisdiction, using sovereign platforms such as StackIt and CloudFerro. Includes a compliance and data sovereignty audit, sovereign cloud architecture blueprint, secure build and migration, and full operational handoff with compliance documentation.
- True legal compliance under EU – no CLOUD Act exposure, no jurisdictional grey zones.
- Full audit readiness with governance documentation and data control.
- German-language contracts, billing, and support aligned with German business law.
- Open up innovation projects (AI, data platforms, Industry 4.0) that were previously blocked by compliance uncertainty.
9. Cloud Center of Excellence
An all-inclusive service package for organizations looking to build internal cloud maturity and governance at scale. Establishes the structures, roles, standards, and practices that allow cloud environments to scale seamlessly and cost-effectively. Covers multi-cloud coordination, FinOps governance, security standards, and accountability frameworks. Includes add-on services: Cloud Platform Engineering, 24/7 Support, and Cloud Architecture Consulting.
- Reduces the need for multiple specialized roles by providing integrated cloud governance capability.
- Seamless coordination across multiple cloud providers.
- Cloud maturity developed internally – you own your governance instead of depending on an external partner.
10. Hybrid Cloud & Multi-Cloud Architecture
Design and implementation of architectures that span multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises systems. Covers cross-cloud integration, unified cost management, centralized observability, and governance frameworks that work across provider boundaries.
- Avoids lock-in to a single cloud provider's pricing, service availability, and roadmap.
- Different workloads run on the provider best suited for them, rather than forcing every workload onto one platform.
- Unified governance, cost visibility, and security posture across providers.
Your Trusted Partner in Cloud
Cloud solutions, alongside AI development and data engineering, form the core of STX Next’s expertise and strategic focus. Continuous investment in the development of our team allows us to provide our clients with the skills and support they need. We could talk a lot about this… But let our work speak for itself.
1,000% Performance Boost and 40% Cost Optimization with Cloud Infrastructure
Hemiko, a UK-based district energy operator, faced major infrastructure issues that caused frequent application stalls, resource throttling, performance bottlenecks, and increased operational costs. Our expert team conducted a deep system analysis of application–infrastructure interactions and optimized database configuration to increase baseline performance. As a result, Hemiko improved application performance by over 1,000% and reduced monthly cloud costs by 40%.
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Automated Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps Enablement on AWS
A global automotive enterprise needed to modernize and scale its infrastructure management processes while optimizing its AWS environment. Manual deployments and fragmented workflows were slowing down delivery and increasing operational overhead.
By implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, dockerizing applications, and introducing automated CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, our client achieved faster infrastructure provisioning, consistent deployments, and reduced manual effort.
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A scalable foundation for processing high-volume IoT data with real-time visibility
Macmillan needed to consolidate multiple digital learning tools into a single, scalable platform to modernize content delivery and improve collaboration across regions.
Our team designed and implemented a cloud-native architecture on AWS, building a unified EdTech ecosystem supporting 30+ interactive tools, dashboards, and learning applications. As a result, the platform achieved improved performance, centralized monitoring, and seamless integration across the product landscape.
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STX Next is an AWS Advanced Tier Partner
As an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner, STX Next provides independently validated cloud expertise and a proven track record of successful AWS implementations. For clients, this partnership translates into tangible business value:
Verified Expertise
Advanced AWS certifications across architecture, DevOps, AI, and data confirm deep, hands-on technical competence.
Lower Project Risk
Solutions are designed according to AWS best practices, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability from day one.
Direct AWS Alignment
Close collaboration with AWS provides access to up-to-date technical guidance, resources, and support.
Project Funding
Potential eligibility for AWS-backed programs and funding that help optimize investment in cloud initiatives.
Long-Term Business Focus
Architectures built not just to function, but to scale efficiently and deliver sustained business value.
Industry Expertise in Cloud Services
At STX Next, we don't believe in one-size-fits-all cloud setups. Be sure that your infrastructure is tailored to the operational realities, regulations, and dynamics of your industry.
Finance
In finance, every millisecond and every log entry matters. We help fintechs and institutions build secure, auditable, and cost-efficient infrastructure that keeps pace with evolving regulations and real-time data needs.
Compliance by design
Build infrastructure that meets standards like PSD2, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 from the ground up, with automated reporting and full traceability.
Cloud-native data platforms
Support instant transaction processing, fraud detection, and analytics using scalable, encrypted cloud environments.
Spend control at scale
Implement FinOps practices that reduce cloud waste across multiple teams and accounts without slowing innovation.
See our finance solutions
Energy
In energy, the cost of infrastructure failure is measured in halted production, safety incidents, and regulatory exposure. We help energy operators build cloud environments that handle the scale of industrial data, the demands of real-time monitoring, and the compliance requirements that come with critical infrastructure.
Cloud-native data platforms for operational data
Unify time-series sensor data, maintenance logs, and enterprise systems into a single platform that supports forecasting, asset performance management, and operational decision-making.
Predictive maintenance infrastructure
Build the cloud infrastructure for ML models that detect early signs of equipment fatigue across compressors, pipelines, and rotating machinery.
Sovereign and compliant cloud for regulated environments
Deploy infrastructure under EU jurisdiction using platforms like StackIt, ensuring data sovereignty compliance.
See our energy solutions
Industrials
Industrial operations often run on systems that were never designed to talk to each other – legacy SCADA, on-premises ERP, modern IoT sensors, and cloud analytics sitting in separate silos. Bringing them together without disrupting operations requires a migration approach that respects what's already working while building toward future readiness.
Incremental infrastructure modernization
Move from rigid setups to scalable cloud-native environments without halting production – using parallel environments, phased migration, and infrastructure as code.
DevOps and CI/CD for industrial software
Introduce automated pipelines, container-based deployments, and observability tooling that give engineering teams faster and safer delivery cycles.
Performance optimization for complex infrastructure
If your application slows down, resources are throttled, and costs keep rising, the issue may be infrastructure – not code. A deep analysis uncovers the real cause and resolves it at its source.
See our industrials solutions
Manufacturing
Manufacturing runs 24/7. Systems can’t go offline, processes span multiple sites, and critical data often comes from legacy equipment never designed for the cloud. Real cloud value comes from solutions built around these realities.
OT/IT integration and cloud architecture
Connect operational technology (PLCs, SCADA, sensors) with modern cloud data platforms, enabling real-time visibility across production lines without replacing the systems the shop floor depends on.
Scalable IoT and sensor data processing
Build cloud pipelines that ingest, process, and store high-volume time-series data from manufacturing equipment.
Secure, multi-site cloud infrastructure
Design cloud environments that support manufacturing operations, with centralized governance, consistent security policies, and cost attribution.
See our manufacturing solutions
AdTech / MarTech
Advertising and marketing platforms live or die on data velocity. A bidding system that processes impressions too slowly, a data pipeline that can't keep up with campaign events, or an analytics stack that answers yesterday's questions – all of these directly impact your revenue.
High-throughput event-driven architecture
Design cloud-native systems that handle real-time bidding, impression tracking, and campaign event ingestion at scale – with autoscaling that responds in seconds and managed streaming services that eliminate pipeline bottlenecks.
Unified data foundations for campaign intelligence
Consolidate fragmented data from DSPs, CDPs, CRMs, and ad servers into a single cloud data platform that supports cross-channel attribution, audience segmentation, and AI-powered personalization.
BI and analytics migration to AWS
Move reporting and analytics workloads from legacy tools like Power BI or Tableau to Amazon QuickSight – reducing data movement, cutting licensing costs, and giving marketing teams natural language access to campaign performance data through Amazon Q.
See our AdTech / MarTech solutions
Who We Partner With
We work with leaders across the financial ecosystem to modernize core technology and accelerate digital transformation.
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Our Approach: Why STX Next?
Architect-Led
Every project is guided by a senior architect who focuses on the business problem first, not the tool.
Vendor Agnostic
Whether it’s AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-prem, we recommend what is right for your performance and cost requirements.
Structural Savings
We don't just find one-time discounts; we fix the underlying architecture to ensure costs don't drift back up.
Transparent Collaboration
We use Agile/Scrum workflows, giving you full visibility into our progress through every sprint.
Proven Problem Solvers
A track record of successfully untangling complex legacy systems, architecting for massive scale, and delivering innovative features others deemed impossible.
Let's talk
Schedule a chat with Director of Cloud and one of our senior engineers to discuss your cloud development needs.
FAQ
We’re struggling with "Cloud Sprawl" – how do we get back in control?
We conduct a deep-dive audit to consolidate accounts, remove "shadow" resources, and implement tagging strategies so you know exactly who is spending what.
Can you help us move away from a legacy monolith?
Yes. We specialize in re-architecting fragmented monolithic systems into modern, maintainable microservices that allow for faster feature releases.
What is the ROI of a FinOps engagement?
Most clients see an ROI within 45 days. We don't just provide a report; we implement the engineering fixes (rightsizing, autoscaling) that lock in the savings.
How do you ensure our data is secure in a multi-cloud setup?
We implement centralized identity management (IAM), secret management (Vault), and unified observability across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
How do you handle software development for the insurance industry specifically?
We focus on high-reliability architectures for claims processing and policy management, ensuring systems can handle peak loads during renewal seasons without downtime.
Do you integrate with our existing DevOps team?
Absolutely. We can act as a strategic partner to upskill your team or provide a full "Cloud Excellence Team" to own the transformation from within.
What if we need to keep our data in the EU?
We design Sovereign Cloud solutions using providers like StackIt or CloudFerro, ensuring 100% legal compliance and no jurisdictional grey zones.
How fast can we see results from a consulting engagement?
We typically deliver a prioritized architecture roadmap within 2 weeks, with implementation sprints starting immediately after.
