Migration
Move to Sovereign Cloud. We Handle Everything.
Moving your data and applications from your current cloud provider to Canadian-owned infrastructure — so your data stays in Canada, under Canadian law. We handle the entire process from start to finish.
Current Cloud
US / Unknown region
Canadian Cloud
Sovereign infrastructure
Is It Time to Migrate?
Most organizations start thinking about sovereign cloud when they find themselves asking these questions. Sound familiar?
“Where is our client data actually stored?”
Your compliance team or clients are asking, and you're not 100% sure the answer is 'Canada'.
“Can we prove Canadian data residency?”
You need documentation showing your data never leaves Canadian jurisdiction.
“What happens if our cloud provider changes terms?”
You're relying on a single provider with no backup plan or exit strategy.
“Are we compliant with PHIPA, OSFI, or Protected B?”
Regulations require your data to stay in Canada, and your current setup may not guarantee that.
“What would a migration even look like?”
You know you need to move, but the complexity feels overwhelming.
“How long would this take to do ourselves?”
Your team doesn't have the bandwidth or expertise to manage a migration on top of their current work.
If you checked even one of these, a sovereignty assessment is your logical next step.
Who Migrates to Sovereign Cloud?
Organizations where data residency isn't optional.
Healthcare Platforms
Patient data leaving Canada
PHIPA compliance, guaranteed
Fintechs
Regulator asking questions
OSFI-ready infrastructure
SaaS Companies
Enterprise clients demanding sovereignty
Win deals competitors can’t
Government Contractors
Protected B requirements
Canadian-operated, documented
Legal Tech
Client privilege at risk
Canadian jurisdiction only
Growing Startups
Outgrowing shared hosting
Scale without compliance debt
Four Steps to Sovereign Cloud
The process is straightforward. We have done this before, and every migration follows a proven, repeatable path.
Assessment
We audit your current infrastructure, map where your data lives, and identify compliance gaps. You get a clear report and migration roadmap.
Planning
We build a detailed migration plan with timelines, risk mitigation, and a zero-downtime strategy. No surprises.
Execution
We handle the actual migration — moving your data, applications, and configurations. You keep running your business.
Managed
Once migrated, we manage your Canadian infrastructure ongoing. Monitoring, updates, compliance — all handled.
Assessment
We audit your current infrastructure, map where your data lives, and identify compliance gaps. You get a clear report and migration roadmap.
Planning
We build a detailed migration plan with timelines, risk mitigation, and a zero-downtime strategy. No surprises.
Execution
We handle the actual migration — moving your data, applications, and configurations. You keep running your business.
Managed
Once migrated, we manage your Canadian infrastructure ongoing. Monitoring, updates, compliance — all handled.
Clear, Upfront Pricing
No hidden fees. No surprise invoices. You know what you're paying before we start.
Assessment
A complete picture of where you are today and what the migration looks like.
- Complete infrastructure audit
- Data residency analysis — where your data lives today
- Migration roadmap document
- Risk assessment report
Migration
Depends on complexity. We scope it during assessment — no surprises.
- Full migration execution
- Zero-downtime strategy
- Data integrity verification
- Post-migration validation
Ongoing Management
We keep your sovereign infrastructure running so you can focus on your business.
- Standard ($5K/mo) or dedicated ($10K/mo) support tiers
- 24/7 monitoring & incident response
- Compliance maintenance
- Regular security updates
Sample Case Study
What This Looks Like in Practice
A representative example based on real conversations with prospective clients.
Example Scenario
CanadaFirst Insurance
Vancouver insurance company · 80 employees · Claims processing platform
Before
Data on foreign cloud servers
Compliance audit approaching
IT team stretched thin
$22K/mo cloud bill with overages
After
100% Canadian infrastructure
Audit passed first attempt
SimpleDirect manages everything
$15K/mo all-inclusive
Zero
Downtime
32%
Cost Savings
2 weeks
Migration Time
Representative example — not an actual client. Real results vary.
Why Migrate with SimpleDirect?
Migration is all we do. Here's why that matters.
200+
Migrations
Planned & Executed
We’ve assessed hundreds of cloud environments. We know what to look for.
2-4
Weeks
Average Migration
Not 3-6 months. We move fast because we’ve done this before.
Zero
Downtime
Migration Standard
Weekend cutovers, DNS failover, rollback plans. Your users won’t notice.
Same
Day
Canadian Support
Your timezone. Your language. People who did the actual migration.
No
Surprise
Transparent Pricing
Fixed assessment fee. Migration quote upfront. Ongoing pricing published.
We
Stay
Ongoing Management
Migration is step one. We manage your infrastructure after, too.
Start With an Assessment
Your first step is a $2,500 sovereignty assessment. We'll review where your data lives today, identify compliance gaps, and build a clear migration roadmap — so you know exactly what the move looks like before committing.
Takes 1-2 weeks. No commitment to proceed.