The Future is Cloud
Modern organisations need infrastructure that supports growth, protects sensitive information and adapts to changing business demands. Microsoft Azure provides this capability, offering a flexible cloud platform built for resilience and security. Millgate helps organisations adopt Azure confidently by aligning the environment to real workloads, real people and real operational goals.
Why Azure
Moving to the cloud is a strategic decision that is proven to accelerate performance, security and long-term scalability. Millgate’s approach to Microsoft Azure focuses on building an environment that supports your business priorities while ensuring everything is configured, governed and maintained correctly.
We guide organisations through each stage of the process, ensuring that Azure delivers measurable value and is positioned to grow alongside your organisation.
"95% of businesses say Azure helps them innovate faster and reduce costs.”
Azure Infrastructure - scalable, reliable and ready for growth
Legacy systems can slow down operations and limit flexibility. Millgate helps organisations establish a modern cloud foundation through Azure infrastructure services designed for long-term stability and efficiency.
What to expect:
Flexible compute options that adapt to business needs
Azure Virtual Machines, App Services and Kubernetes support a wide range of workloads, allowing your organisation to scale resources up or down in line with operational activity. This keeps systems responsive without the constraints of on-premises hardware.
Optimised networking for consistent performance
Azure Virtual Networks and ExpressRoute provide secure, high-performance connectivity for cloud workloads. This helps maintain fast and reliable access to critical systems, whether your teams are based on-site or working remotely.
Cost-efficient scalability that puts you in control
Azure’s consumption-based model helps organisations avoid unnecessary infrastructure spend. Resources are allocated based on real usage, which supports predictable budgeting and reduces overspend on unused capacity.
Data on Azure - secure, accessible and insight-driven
Data is essential to strategic decision-making. Millgate helps organisations use Azure to make data easier to manage, analyse and protect. These tools help ensure that your data remains secure, organised and ready to support business growth.
What to expect:
Advanced storage solutions that support all data types
Azure Blob, Disk and File Storage provide secure and efficient options for storing structured, unstructured and application data. This creates a reliable data estate that can grow with your organisation.
Analytics tools that support clearer decision-making
Azure Synapse and Data Factory allow organisations to combine and analyse information across multiple sources. This helps teams identify trends, improve reporting accuracy and gain insight without relying on manual processes.
Backup and recovery tools that strengthen continuity
Azure Backup and Site Recovery help protect critical systems by enabling fast restoration in the event of disruption. This reduces downtime and supports consistent access to essential services.
Security and compliance - protection you can trust
Every organisation handles sensitive information, which makes a secure cloud environment essential. Millgate embeds strong security and compliance measures into every Azure implementation. By adopting a Zero Trust security approach, Millgate helps create an environment where verification and protection are built into every layer.
What to expect:
Identity and access controls that reduce exposure
Microsoft Entra ID with Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication helps ensure that only authorised users access your systems. This strengthens day-to-day security while improving user experience.
Threat detection that provides continuous protection
Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel offer real-time monitoring and automated response capabilities. These tools help uncover threats quickly and support a consistent security posture across your cloud environment.
Compliance alignment that supports regulatory confidence
Azure’s governance and monitoring tools help organisations meet UK GDPR and industry-specific standards through structured assessments and clear reporting. This helps maintain trust with customers and demonstrates a proactive approach to compliance.
Why choose Millgate for your Azure journey?
Cloud transformation works best with a capable and collaborative partner. Millgate’s Azure services focus on delivering secure, future-ready environments that support your organisation’s goals.
• Expert guidance: Delivered by Azure specialists with experience across infrastructure, data and security.
• Tailored solutions: Designed to fit your organisation’s scale, objectives and existing technology setup.
• Future-ready alignment: Azure provides a strong foundation for areas such as AI, automation and IoT, and Millgate helps ensure you are prepared to take advantage of these capabilities when the time is right.
How we work
Cloud readiness assessment and Azure strategy planning
we look at your existing on-premises or cloud set-up, mapping out what needs to be done to get you ready. From there, we map out your Azure migration – what happens and when.
Structured, secure migration
we manage the workload-by-workload migration of your data and applications, ensuring that the process is fully secure and stable before turning off any existing infrastructure.
Environment optimisation and governance configuration
we ensure that good governance is central to your new Azure infrastructure, reducing ongoing risk and protecting the integrity of data.
Ongoing monitoring, refinement and support
we review your usage on an ongoing basis, ensuring that you’re maximising your Azure investment and not overpaying for consumption. We also look at additional Azure use cases that you could take advantage of within your usage.
