Before You Move to AWS — Make Sure You’re Ready.

Cloud migration success starts before the first workload hits the cloud.

Most cloud projects fail or overspend not because of technology — but because the groundwork wasn’t done. Join this expert‑led AWS webinar to learn how to prepare, structure, and fund your cloud journey the right way.

Cloud migration is not a single project.

It’s a journey — with different speeds, strategies, and outcomes

In this practical, no‑sales webinar, SoftwareOne and AWS experts will walk you through:

• what must happen before migration starts
• how to structure migration realistically

What You’ll Learn:

Before You Touch the Cloud

Speaker:

• Mike Akulenkovs, Technical solution advisor Crayon & SoftwareOne Latvia

What successful cloud journeys do before anything moves to AWS:

• How to establish the right communication model with AWS
• How to choose the right partner (and why it matters)
• Regulatory and compliance considerations you can’t ignore
• Budget planning, cost control & FinOps foundations
• How to set up cloud operations for long‑term success

Real Life VMware to AWS Migrations – Lessons from the Field

Speaker:

• Petar Doychinov – Delivery Manager, AWS Professional Services, SoftwareOne
• Ivan Nikolov – Senior AWS Consultant, AWS Professional Services, SoftwareOne

What this session covers:

• At glance for xDC Sofia - AWS Professional Services Capabilities
• VMware to AWS Migration – Financial Services Environment
  A UK‑based fintech organization
• VMware to AWS Migration – Enterprise Manufacturing
  A global home appliances & consumer electronics company

The Structure of Cloud Migration – with AWS

Why cloud migration is not an all‑in, one‑time move:

• Migration strategies: rehost, refactor, modernize — and when to use which
• Migration vs. modernization explained simply
• How AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) works
• AWS funding options to support your journey

Speaker:

• Christian Schirmeier, Sr. Partner Development Manager | European Sovereign Cloud GTM Ambassador at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

• IT leaders and cloud architects
• Infrastructure and operations teams
• Organizations planning their first AWS migration
• Teams already in the cloud but struggling with structure, cost, or scale

Why Attend

✅ Practical frameworks — not theory
✅ Real‑life experience from AWS & SoftwareOne experts
✅ Clear answers to “What should we do first?”
✅ Live Q&A — bring your own challenges
✅ Free to attend

Event Details

📅 May 12, 2026
⏱ Live webinar + Q&A
🎙 Speakers: SoftwareOne & AWS experts
💻 Online