Layer27

Cloud Services

Cloud Infrastructure Built for Business

94% of enterprises use cloud services, but most SMBs are still overpaying for underperforming environments. Layer27 designs, migrates, and manages cloud infrastructure that delivers real ROI — not just a monthly bill.

94%

Of Enterprises Use Cloud

Flexera 2025 State of the Cloud Report

30%

Avg. Cloud Spend Wasted

Without proper management & optimization

40%

Infrastructure Cost Reduction

When migrating from on-prem to managed cloud

99.99%

Uptime SLA Target

With redundant cloud architecture

The Right Cloud Strategy for Your Business

There's no one-size-fits-all cloud. Layer27 evaluates your workloads, compliance requirements, and budget to recommend the architecture that actually makes sense — not just the one that's trending.

Assess

We start by understanding what you have, what you need, and what you're spending. Our cloud readiness assessment maps every workload, identifies migration candidates, and models costs across public, private, and hybrid scenarios — so you make decisions based on data, not sales pitches.

  • Workload mapping
  • TCO analysis
  • Compliance review
  • Risk assessment

Migrate

Migration isn't lift-and-shift — it's a disciplined process. We plan the move in phases, validate at every stage, and ensure zero data loss. Our engineers have migrated hundreds of workloads across Azure, AWS, and private cloud environments, from simple file servers to complex multi-tier applications.

  • Phased migration
  • Data validation
  • Cutover planning
  • Rollback procedures

Optimize

Cloud costs creep up fast when nobody's watching. Layer27 continuously monitors your cloud spend, right-sizes resources, eliminates waste, and ensures you're using the right pricing models. Our clients typically save 25–40% on cloud costs within the first 90 days of optimization.

  • Cost optimization
  • Right-sizing
  • Reserved instances
  • Performance tuning

Why Businesses Are Moving to Managed Cloud

The On-Prem Problem

On-premises infrastructure requires significant capital expenditure, a dedicated team to manage it, and hardware replacement every 3–5 years. Most SMBs are running aging servers past their warranty, with backup systems that haven't been tested and disaster recovery plans that exist only on paper. A single hardware failure can mean days of downtime and tens of thousands in lost revenue.

The Unmanaged Cloud Problem

Moving to the cloud without a strategy is just moving your problems to someone else's data center — and paying more for the privilege. Gartner estimates that 30% of cloud spend is wasted on over-provisioned resources, unused instances, and mismatched pricing models. Without proper architecture, security hardening, and ongoing optimization, cloud costs spiral while performance suffers.

The Layer27 Approach

We design cloud environments like we designed enterprise data centers — with redundancy, security, and performance built in from day one. Every client gets a tailored architecture that balances cost, compliance, and capability. We manage it 24/7, optimize it continuously, and give you clear reporting so you always know what you're paying for and why.

Built-in Business Continuity

Every cloud environment we build includes automated backup, tested disaster recovery, and documented recovery procedures. Our BaaS and DRaaS solutions deliver RPOs as low as 15 minutes and RTOs as low as 1 hour — because "we think the backups are working" isn't a business continuity plan. We test recovery quarterly and provide documented evidence for compliance audits.

Security-First Cloud Architecture

Every cloud environment we deploy is hardened from the start. We enforce least-privilege access, encrypt data at rest and in transit, configure network segmentation, and enable comprehensive logging and monitoring. For regulated industries — healthcare, finance, defense contractors — we build compliance into the architecture so you're audit-ready from day one, not scrambling to retrofit controls before your next assessment.

  • Identity & access management
  • Data encryption (rest & transit)
  • Network segmentation
  • HIPAA / PCI-DSS / CMMC ready
  • Continuous compliance monitoring
  • Audit-ready documentation
Get a Cloud Assessment

We'll evaluate your current infrastructure and model the cost, performance, and compliance impact of cloud — no obligation.

Cloud Solutions

From migration to management, Layer27 handles your cloud infrastructure end-to-end — so you get the performance, security, and cost efficiency your business demands.

Public Cloud

Azure, AWS, GCP, and VMware cloud solutions

Leverage the power of public cloud platforms with expert guidance. We design, migrate, and manage your public cloud environment across Azure, AWS, GCP, and VMware Cloud.

Capabilities

  • Cloud architecture design
  • Migration planning
  • Cost optimization
  • Multi-cloud management
  • Security hardening
  • Performance monitoring

Business Impact

  • Reduce infrastructure costs 30-50%
  • Scale on demand
  • Global availability
  • Pay-as-you-go flexibility
Private Cloud

Single-tenant infrastructure-as-a-service

Get the flexibility of cloud with the security of dedicated infrastructure. Our private cloud provides single-tenant environments with guaranteed resources and full compliance support.

Capabilities

  • Dedicated infrastructure
  • Custom configurations
  • Compliance-ready
  • Guaranteed resources
  • Full isolation
  • Managed services

Business Impact

  • Complete data sovereignty
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Predictable performance
  • Custom security policies
Hybrid Cloud

Best of both worlds cloud architecture

Combine on-premises infrastructure with cloud resources for the optimal mix of performance, security, and scalability. We design and manage hybrid environments that work seamlessly.

Capabilities

  • Hybrid architecture
  • Workload placement
  • Unified management
  • Secure connectivity
  • Data synchronization
  • Disaster recovery

Business Impact

  • Optimize cost and performance
  • Keep sensitive data on-prem
  • Burst to cloud for scale
  • Unified management plane
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Complete infrastructure without the hardware

Get enterprise-grade compute, storage, and networking without managing physical hardware. Our IaaS solutions provide the foundation your applications need with the reliability you demand.

Capabilities

  • Compute resources
  • Storage solutions
  • Networking
  • Load balancing
  • Auto-scaling
  • Monitoring

Business Impact

  • No capital expenditure
  • Instant provisioning
  • Enterprise reliability
  • Expert management
Backup-as-a-Service

Automated, encrypted, and tested backups

Never worry about data loss again. Our BaaS solution provides automated, encrypted backups with regular testing and rapid recovery — because untested backups aren't backups.

Capabilities

  • Automated backups
  • Encryption at rest & transit
  • Regular testing
  • Rapid recovery
  • Retention management
  • Compliance reporting

Business Impact

  • RPO as low as 15 minutes
  • Guaranteed recoverability
  • Compliance-ready
  • Set it and forget it
Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service

Business continuity when disaster strikes

When disaster strikes, every minute counts. Our DRaaS solution provides automated failover, rapid recovery, and regular testing so your business keeps running no matter what.

Capabilities

  • Automated failover
  • RTO/RPO targets
  • Regular DR testing
  • Runbook automation
  • Geographic redundancy
  • Compliance documentation

Business Impact

  • RTO as low as 1 hour
  • Automated failover
  • Regular testing included
  • Peace of mind

Ready to transform your IT?

Get a free consultation and discover how Layer27 can help your business thrive with proactive IT management, advanced cybersecurity, and scalable cloud solutions.