Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud managed end-to-end for security and optimisation.
Management of your cloud infrastructure including user access, security configuration, cost optimisation, and day-to-day administration. We keep your cloud platform secure, compliant, and cost-effective without requiring in-house cloud expertise.
Cloud platform administration is the ongoing management of a business's cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, covering user access, security configuration, cost control and day-to-day operations, so the platform stays secure, compliant and cost-effective. It’s one function of Cloud Systems within your Operations Hub , part of a connected back office.
Common problems we solve
Your cloud bill is much higher than expected, you're paying for resources you're not using
Cloud security is misconfigured, data is exposed or accessible by the wrong people
You moved to cloud but have no one in-house with cloud expertise
Your cloud infrastructure is slow or unreliable
Here's what you receive
Platform audit
An assessment of your current cloud configuration, security posture and costs as a starting point.
Security hardening
Misconfigurations identified and remediated, with access controlled through centralised identity management.
Cost optimisation
Unused resources identified, workloads rightsized and discount opportunities applied to keep spend predictable.
Performance monitoring
Ongoing monitoring for cost, performance and security, with optimisation recommendations.
Day-to-day administration
The routine running of your cloud environment handled for you, without needing an in-house cloud specialist.
How it works
Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) give you infinite scalability and flexibility. The challenge is configuration complexity. Each platform has thousands of settings. Misconfiguration leads to security breaches, unnecessary costs, and performance problems. We manage cloud platforms so you get the benefits without the complexity. This includes user access management, security configuration, cost optimisation, and day-to-day administration.
Cloud infrastructure configured securely from the start
User access and identity management centralized
Cloud security hardened against misconfigurations and breaches
Cost optimisation identifying unused resources and rightsizing
Performance monitoring and optimisation
Compliance and backup strategies enforced
How cloud platform administration works
Cloud platform audit assessing current configuration, security, and costs
Security hardening: identify and remediate misconfigurations
Access control reviewed and consolidated using centralized identity management
Cost optimisation: identify unused resources, rightsizing, and discount opportunities
Ongoing monitoring for cost, performance, and security
Regular reviews and optimisation recommendations
Who this service is ideal for
Businesses using cloud platforms without dedicated cloud architects or administrators
Growing companies migrating to cloud and needing guidance on setup and security
Organizations wanting to reduce cloud costs and improve performance
Related services to explore
User Lifecycle Management
Automated user account creation, modification, and deprovisioning across cloud platforms, local directories, and applications. When someone is hired, all their accounts are created automatically. When they leave, all access is removed immediately to prevent security breaches.
Security & Compliance
Cloud security configuration and compliance management ensuring your cloud platform meets security standards and regulatory requirements. We harden security, enforce compliance policies, and prepare for audits.
Frequently asked questions
The short answers are here. For anything else, ask below or get in touch.
Cloud infrastructure is generally more secure than on-premise because cloud providers invest heavily in security, compliance, and redundancy. The risk is misconfiguration. We ensure your cloud is properly configured and secured.
Ready to get started with cloud platform administration?
We can help you implement cloud platform administration and start seeing results. Talk to an advisor about your specific needs and how this service would fit your business.