Azure Consulting for Australian Organisations

Evocate has been running Azure migrations and infrastructure projects since the platform launched in Australia. Our team handles everything from lifting on premises servers into Azure VMs through to rebuilding applications as cloud native services on Azure Kubernetes Service.

Most of our Azure work falls into three categories. First, infrastructure migration: moving servers, databases, and networking from physical data centres or hosted environments into Azure. Second, application modernisation: taking legacy .NET or SQL Server applications and rearchitecting them to run on Azure App Service, Azure SQL, or containers. Third, ongoing operations: managing Azure environments after go-live with cost controls, security patching, backup verification, and performance monitoring.

We also design hybrid architectures for organisations that need to keep certain workloads on premises while running others in Azure. This is common in government, healthcare, and defence where data sovereignty or legacy integration requirements make a full cloud move impractical in a single step.

Evocate holds Microsoft certifications across Azure infrastructure, security, and development. As a direct Tier-1 Cloud Solution Provider, we manage Azure subscriptions and billing directly. There is no intermediary between your organisation and Microsoft.

If your organisation is planning an Azure migration, needs help controlling Azure spend, or wants a second opinion on your current cloud architecture, call us on 1300 386 228.

Azure Consulting Australia

Cloud Migration

Azure Cloud Migration & Modernisation

Evocate delivers end to end Azure cloud migration services for Australian organisations. Our consultants assess your current infrastructure, design target architectures, and execute migrations with minimal business disruption. We handle virtual machines, databases, applications, and data, ensuring security, performance, and cost optimisation throughout the transition from on premises or other cloud platforms.
Azure AD

Azure Active Directory & Identity Management

Secure your organisation with Evocate’s Azure AD and identity management services. We implement single sign on, multi factor authentication, conditional access, and privileged identity management that protect your resources while simplifying user access. Our consultants integrate Azure AD with on premises Active Directory, SaaS applications, and third party identity providers.
Azure VMs

Azure Virtual Machines & Containers

Deploy compute resources with Evocate’s Azure VM and container services. Our team designs virtual machine architectures, auto scaling policies, and container orchestration using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). We optimise compute costs through reserved instances, spot VMs, and right sizing, ensuring you pay only for what you need while maintaining performance.
Azure SQL

Azure SQL & Database Services

Modernise your data platform with Evocate’s Azure database services. We migrate SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL workloads to Azure managed database services, eliminating infrastructure management overhead. Our consultants implement geo replication, automated backups, and performance tuning that ensure your data is always available, secure, and optimised for query performance.
Azure DevOps

Azure DevOps & CI/CD Pipeline Setup

Accelerate software delivery with Evocate’s Azure DevOps implementation services. Our team configures CI/CD pipelines, Git repositories, agile boards, and automated testing frameworks that simplify your development lifecycle. We integrate Azure DevOps with GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, and existing toolchains, enabling faster, more reliable releases with full traceability.
Cost Optimisation

Azure Cost Optimisation & Governance

Control cloud spending with Evocate’s Azure cost management and governance services. We implement tagging strategies, budget alerts, resource quotas, and chargeback models that provide visibility and accountability across your organisation. Our consultants analyse usage patterns, identify waste, and recommend reserved capacity purchases that typically reduce cloud costs by 20-40%.
Azure Security

Azure Security & Compliance

Protect your cloud environment with Evocate’s Azure security and compliance services. We implement defence in depth architectures using Azure Firewall, NSGs, Key Vault, Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Our consultants configure compliance monitoring for Australian privacy laws, ISO 27001, and industry specific regulations, providing continuous assurance and audit readiness.
Azure Training

Azure Training & Managed Services

Build cloud expertise and ensure operational excellence with Evocate’s Azure training and managed services. We deliver administrator certification training, architecture workshops, and cloud governance programs for your IT team. Our managed service packages include 24/7 monitoring, patch management, backup verification, and monthly optimisation reviews, keeping your Azure environment secure, performant, and cost effective.

What Is Microsoft Azure and Why Does It Matter?

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform offering over 200 services spanning virtual machines, databases, AI, networking, security, and application hosting. Azure operates from data centres in Australia (Sydney and Melbourne regions) and integrates natively with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem.

Infrastructure as a Service

Replace physical servers with Azure VMs, load balancers, and virtual networks that scale on demand without capital expenditure on hardware.

Platform as a Service

Deploy applications on managed platforms like App Service, Azure SQL, and Azure Functions without patching operating systems or managing infrastructure.

Security and compliance

Meet Australian regulatory obligations using Azure's IRAP assessed PROTECTED environment, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and built in compliance tooling.

Hybrid and multicloud

Connect on premises data centres to Azure using ExpressRoute, VPN, and Azure Arc for workloads that cannot move entirely to the cloud.

Azure Capabilities Evocate Delivers

Practical delivery areas with the architecture, governance, and adoption detail needed for production Microsoft environments.

1

Cloud Migration and Modernisation

Evocate migrates infrastructure, databases, and applications from on premises data centres, colocation facilities, and other cloud platforms into Azure. We use Azure Migrate for discovery and assessment, Azure Site Recovery for VM replication, and Azure Database Migration Service for SQL workloads. Our largest migrations have moved hundreds of servers with minimal downtime using staged cutover plans.

  • Discovery and dependency mapping using Azure Migrate
  • VM replication and staged cutover using Azure Site Recovery
  • Database migration to Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, or PostgreSQL
  • Application refactoring from IIS/.NET Framework to App Service or containers
  • Post migration performance tuning and cost optimisation
2

Azure Infrastructure Design

Evocate designs Azure landing zones and network architectures that balance security, performance, and cost. We follow the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and tailor it to the size and regulatory context of each organisation.

  • Landing zone architecture with hub and spoke networking
  • Network security groups, Azure Firewall, and DDoS protection
  • Identity integration with Azure AD and conditional access
  • Backup and disaster recovery using Azure Site Recovery and geo redundant storage
  • Tagging strategies, management groups, and subscription design
3

Application Development

Evocate builds custom business applications on Azure using .NET, Azure Functions, App Service, and Azure Kubernetes Service. We design APIs, event driven architectures, and background processing systems that integrate with your existing Microsoft investments.

  • .NET web applications on Azure App Service
  • Serverless compute with Azure Functions and Logic Apps
  • Container orchestration with Azure Kubernetes Service
  • API Management for internal and external API consumers
  • Azure DevOps pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
4

Azure Security and Governance

Evocate implements security controls across Azure environments using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Key Vault, and Microsoft Sentinel. We configure guardrails that prevent drift while giving development teams the autonomy to work within defined boundaries.

  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud security posture management
  • Azure Policy for resource compliance and guardrails
  • Key Vault for secrets, certificates, and encryption keys
  • Microsoft Sentinel SIEM with automated incident response
  • Cost management with budgets, alerts, and advisor recommendations
5

Managed Azure Operations

Evocate provides ongoing managed services for Azure environments including monitoring, patching, backup verification, cost reviews, and incident response. Our managed service agreements include guaranteed response times and monthly reporting.

  • 24/7 monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
  • Patch management and compliance reporting
  • Backup verification and disaster recovery testing
  • Monthly cost optimisation reviews
  • Incident response and escalation

Business Benefits and ROI

Outcomes designed around measurable business value, stronger governance, and lower operational friction.

Eliminate capital expenditure on hardware

Move from buying and maintaining physical servers to consumption based billing that scales with your actual usage.

Reduce infrastructure management overhead

Managed Azure services handle patching, backups, and availability so your team focuses on applications, not servers.

Meet Australian data residency requirements

Azure Australia East and Southeast regions keep data on Australian soil with IRAP assessment at the PROTECTED classification level.

Scale without planning months ahead

Provision additional compute, storage, and networking in minutes rather than waiting for hardware procurement cycles.

Strengthen security posture

Defence in depth controls, threat detection, and compliance monitoring built into the platform from the ground up.

Industries We Serve

Government

Azure cloud migration and infrastructure for government agencies meeting PSPF, ISM, and Essential Eight requirements.

Utilities & Energy

Azure landing zones, disaster recovery, and secure data platforms for utilities and energy operators managing critical infrastructure.

Defence

Secure Azure architectures for defence organisations requiring segmentation, audit logging, and controlled data residency.

Transport & Logistics

Azure infrastructure, integration, and analytics for transport and logistics networks coordinating distributed operations.

Healthcare & Aged Care

Azure hosting, integration, and security controls for healthcare organisations protecting sensitive clinical and patient data.

NDIS & Community Services

Azure platforms for NDIS and community service providers managing participant systems, reporting, and mobile workforces.

Mining & Resources

Resilient Azure infrastructure for mining and resources operations supporting remote sites, asset systems, and operational data.

Professional Services

Azure application hosting and secure client data platforms for law firms, consultancies, and accounting practices.

Evocate’s EVOLVE Methodology

A structured delivery rhythm that keeps discovery, validation, launch, and continuous improvement connected.

1

Engage

Understand your current infrastructure, application landscape, business drivers, and constraints through technical discovery and stakeholder workshops.

2

Validate

Assess migration readiness, application dependencies, licensing implications, and security requirements to confirm the right approach and sequence.

3

Optimise

Design target Azure architecture, landing zones, network topology, and governance framework aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and your requirements.

4

Launch

Execute migration waves or application deployments with validation checkpoints, rollback plans, and user communication at each stage.

5

Verify

Confirm performance, security, and cost against agreed success criteria including application response times, backup integrity, and compliance posture.

6

Evolve

Continuous improvement through managed services, monthly cost reviews, security updates, and architectural alignment with Azure's release cadence.

Integration with the Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

Clean integration points across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, security, automation, and employee experience.

Microsoft 365

Azure AD provides identity for Microsoft 365. Evocate ensures consistent security policies, conditional access, and governance across both platforms.

Microsoft Purview

Extend data governance from Microsoft 365 into Azure with unified sensitivity labels, data loss prevention, and compliance reporting.

Power BI

Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, and data lakes feed directly into Power BI for enterprise reporting without additional data movement.

Microsoft Defender

Unified security operations across Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365 workloads, and on premises servers through a single pane of glass.

Azure DevOps

Source control, CI/CD pipelines, and work item tracking integrated with Azure resources for automated deployments and governance.

Microsoft Copilot

Azure OpenAI Service and Copilot Studio build on Azure infrastructure for organisations developing custom AI capabilities.

Delivery that fits your business

Microsoft Partner

Practical guidance across Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, Teams, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, security, and governance.

Certified Consultants

Senior specialists who can move from strategy into delivery, adoption, migration, support, and continuous improvement.

Australian Business

Local consulting for Australian organisations, backed by national experience and a delivery record across the country.

Why Evocate

Experience

Delivering Microsoft consulting outcomes since 2009.

Clients

Trusted by 186 clients across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Delivery

622 completed projects and 1,068 total engagements.

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Trusted by 186 organisations across Australia

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Linfox
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DJPR
EPA Victoria
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University of South Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform offering infrastructure, platform, and software services. Evocate helps Australian organisations migrate to Azure, modernise applications, and optimise cloud operations, reducing infrastructure costs, improving scalability, and enabling faster innovation.
Evocate offers cloud migration and modernisation, Azure Active Directory and identity management, virtual machine and container deployment, Azure SQL and database services, DevOps and CI/CD pipeline setup, cost optimisation and governance, security and compliance configuration, training, and ongoing managed services across Australia.
Costs depend on scope and environment complexity. Contact Evocate for a tailored proposal.
Pilot migrations complete in 2-4 weeks. Mid size infrastructure migrations take 1-3 months. Enterprise transformations with app modernisation extend to 3-9 months. Evocate provides detailed project timelines during the planning phase.
Yes. Evocate provides Azure administrator training, architecture workshops, and ongoing managed services including 24/7 monitoring, security patching, backup management, cost optimisation, and monthly performance reviews.
Evocate is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work and Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Tier 1 with 622 projects delivered since 2009. Our team holds Microsoft certified Azure credentials and has deep experience in enterprise cloud migrations, security architectures, and DevOps implementations. We deliver Australian based consulting with no offshore outsourcing.