Many Indian businesses still run accounting, ERP, file shares and websites on a server in the office. Power cuts, ageing hardware, ransomware and remote work are pushing them to the cloud. Done well, migration improves uptime and security and turns big hardware purchases into a predictable monthly cost.
The big three in India
| Provider | Indian regions | Strong fit when… |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Mumbai, Hyderabad | You want the widest range of services and a large talent pool. |
| Microsoft Azure | Pune, Chennai, Mumbai | You use Microsoft 365, Windows Server, SQL Server or Active Directory. |
| Google Cloud | Mumbai, Delhi | You rely on data analytics, BigQuery, Kubernetes or Google Workspace. |
All three are mature and secure. The best choice usually follows the software you already use and the skills of the team that will run it. Smaller workloads can also run well on simpler providers or managed hosting.
What to move, and how
| Approach | Meaning | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Rehost (“lift and shift”) | Move the server as it is | Quick wins, legacy apps |
| Replatform | Small changes, e.g. a managed database | Less maintenance without a rewrite |
| Refactor | Rebuild parts to be cloud-native | Apps that must scale or change often |
| Replace | Switch to a SaaS product | Email, CRM, HR, accounting |
A step-by-step migration plan
- Inventory: list servers, applications, data sizes, users and dependencies.
- Decide per system: rehost, replatform, refactor, replace or retire.
- Design the landing zone: accounts, network, backups, identity and security baseline.
- Pilot: move one low-risk system and test performance and backups.
- Migrate in waves with a tested rollback plan and a short freeze window.
- Optimise: right-size servers, schedule non-production shutdowns, use reserved pricing.
Security essentials in the cloud
- Multi-factor authentication for every admin account
- Least-privilege access and no shared logins
- Automatic, tested backups in a separate account or region
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Central logging – CERT-In expects logs to be kept for 180 days
Tinos plans and runs cloud migrations, sets up business email and secures workloads with our cyber security team.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cloud cheaper than our own server?
Often, once you count hardware replacement, power, backups, downtime and staff time. It is cheapest when resources are right-sized and switched off when not needed.
Can Tally or our ERP run in the cloud?
Yes. Desktop accounting and ERP software can run on cloud virtual machines or remote desktops, and many ERPs now offer cloud editions.
Will our data stay in India?
If you choose an Indian region, your data is stored in India. Check backup and disaster-recovery settings so copies also stay where you need them.
