Cloud, Colocation and Cloud Cost Optimization
The right cloud strategy puts each workload where it runs best for the money, whether that’s public cloud, managed private cloud or colocation, with backup and recovery built in. AIS compares cloud and data center options from 400+ suppliers, helps you avoid surprise charges, and manages the move, at no cost to you.
Common cloud problems we solve
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Monthly cloud bills that keep growing, with charges nobody can explain
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Data egress fees for moving data out of a cloud
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Servers in a closet at the office that are aging, unbacked-up or overheating
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VMware licensing changes forcing a decision on virtualization
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Disaster recovery plans that have never been tested
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Too many software subscriptions with overlapping features
Cloud and data center options we compare
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Public cloud: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, plus help choosing a managed partner to run them.
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Managed private cloud and hosted virtualization: predictable pricing for workloads that don’t fit public cloud well.
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Colocation: rack space, power and connectivity in a professional data center for servers you own.
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Backup as a service (BaaS) and disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS): off-site copies and fast recovery after an outage or ransomware attack.
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Virtual desktops (DaaS): secure desktops for remote and seasonal staff.
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AI infrastructure and GPU capacity: compute for companies building AI tools.
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Cloud cost optimization: right-sizing, commitments and architecture changes that cut waste.
How AIS runs a cloud project
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Workload inventory. We list what you run, where it runs and what it costs today.
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Placement recommendation. We match each workload to public cloud, private cloud, colocation or SaaS based on performance, compliance and cost.
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Supplier comparison. You get side-by-side pricing and terms from providers that fit, including migration support.
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Migration coordination. We work with the supplier and your IT team to plan the cutover and test recovery.
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Ongoing cost reviews. Cloud costs change. We check in at renewals and when bills move.
Who designs it
Our cybersecurity solutions architect holds Azure solutions architect expert and AWS solutions architect associate credentials, so security is part of the cloud design from the start. Meet the team.
Serving Brownsville, the Rio Grande Valley and clients nationwide
Valley businesses that sit far from major data center hubs still need fast, reliable access to their cloud applications. AIS, based in Brownsville, TX, designs cloud and backup strategies, along with the connectivity to reach them, for companies across the Rio Grande Valley and nationwide. Rio Grande Valley service area
Frequently asked questions
Is moving to the cloud always cheaper?
No. Some workloads cost more in public cloud than in private cloud or colocation, especially ones that move a lot of data. We compare the options for each workload so you only move what makes sense.
What are cloud egress fees?
Egress fees are charges for moving data out of a cloud provider’s network, for example to users, another cloud or your backup. They can be a large, unexpected part of a cloud bill. Architecture and provider choice can reduce them. How to reduce egress and ingress fees
What should we do about VMware licensing changes?
Options include renegotiating, moving to a managed private cloud, migrating to another virtualization platform, or shifting workloads to public cloud. We compare the cost and effort of each with you.
Do you help with backup and disaster recovery?
Yes. We compare backup and DRaaS providers and push for tested restores, because a backup you’ve never restored is a risk, not a plan.
What does AIS charge?
Nothing. Suppliers compensate AIS when you choose a service through us.