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Application Modernization to AWS

Free Application Modernization Assessment for AWS

Identify the best candidate legacy applications to modernize to AWS with a zero‑cost assessment. Reduce OpEx, accelerate delivery, and unlock AWS funding where eligible.

Application Modernization to AWS
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Application Modernization to AWS

Optimization & Modernization Assessment

What Is It?

The Optimization and Modernization Assessment (OMA) program is free to qualified customers and delivers proven business results: 76% average IT OpEx savings and 89% faster migration timelines. Designed to promote, accelerate, and financially justify the modernization of enterprise applications to, or already in, the cloud.

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Why OMA?

79% Higher Launch Rate

89% Faster Modernizations

No cost to customers

What Are The Benefits?

  • Customer savings – historical data show that customers use of an OMA results in average savings of 76% on IT OpEx

  • Shorter time to realized value - the repeatable data-driven OMA process ensures efficient, cost-effective cloud-native architectures and deployments on AWS

  • Accelerated modernization and migration – using an OMA can reduce migration assessment cycle time and effort. The data provided by an OMA enables optimization of the customer's Microsoft and other proprietary licensing estate and identifies the savings that can be realized by deploying a cloud-native environment on AWS

  • Access to resources and tools – eligible partners and customers have access to AWS-funded modernization tools, deliverables, and reports

  • Competitive necessity – the OMA provides cost effective method for customers to use current best practices for cloud deployment. The OMA's systematized approach for application and infrastructure assessments, generates real data to support optimized adoption of AWS using modern cloud-native services

  • Single source of data - the OMA tool provides a platform that captures and integrates all discovery data with assessment results for a consistent view of all migration data without spreadsheets

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Simplified Process and Timeline

Qualify via email: oma@tidalcloud.com
FastTrack:
Receive Tool and assigned Tidal Expert. Start 3-6 week data collection & assessment
Modernization Viability:
Unlock deep-dive modernization assessment.
Execute:
Modernize your applications.
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Customer Transformation

Success Story of a Large Transportation Organization after an OMA for 30 apps

Avoided $13 million hardware refresh project

Reduced Annual IT OpEx from $1.7 million to $60,000

Completed transformative migration in 15 months

Migrated and modernized AIX, Solaris, Windows, Mainframe tech stack

Migrated J2EE to Serverless

Removed >100 Critical and High CVEs

OMA Program Results

When to Engage the OMA

We believe that modernization is best undertaken as part of the cloud migration plan from the start. With an OMA, we identify modernization opportunities and recommend the best cloud- native architectures. This typically saves over 70% compared to a lift and shift deployment.

  • Business Case DevelopmentUnderstanding TCO is a common challenge for enterprises planning cloud migrations. OMA provides detailed and precise inputs to make financial projections to justify a migration to AWS.

    OMA outputs include specific instance types, licenses, and AWS cloud-native service recommendations that enable precise cloud cost estimation.

    Our business cases reduce uncertainty and risk from cloud migration projects and expedite project funding approvals.

  • Application Modernization and Cloud-Native ServicesEnterprises often start with lift-and-shift migrations with the intent to modernize "later."

    Simply replicating existing environments in the cloud often leads to costly deployments. Moreover, companies usually have difficulty sustaining the momentum necessary to complete the modernization phase of migrations.

Includes:

  • 12 mth subscription to Tidal Accelerator — Pilot Plan ≤ 60 apps

  • 1 Tidal Expert for duration of OMA

  • 1 Tidal Account Executive for duration of subscription

OMA Program Results

  • Canadian city realized 80% cost savings over 3 years from optimizing instances and using AWS cloud-native architecture

  • Australian telecommunications company saved 56% incrementally by moving a large application from on premises to cloud-native architecture vs lift-and-shift

  • Canadian real estate board yielded IT operations costs savings of over 57% using a transformative migration over an optimized lift and shift migration

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The OMA allowed us to move from thinking about cloud, to adopting cloud.

- Project Sponsor, Canadian City

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Contact information

Contact us to check if you qualify for an OMA, we'd love to hear from you.

Phone number
+1 877 895 7179
Email
oma@tidalcloud.com

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Proven Results

$2.4M
Average 3‑year savings
6 weeks
Assessment completion
95%
Customer satisfaction

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Tidal AWS Qualifications & Competencies

Tidal is a Migration and Modernization Software Competency AWS Partner

Migration & Modernization Software Competency AWS Partner

Tidal is a Public Sector AWS Partner

Public Sector AWS Partner

Tidal is a Qualified Software AWS Partner

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76% in IT savings for the City of Peterborough
Case Study

"Using Tidal we were able to rapidly assess our infrastructure and applications for migration to AWS. The data-driven insights in the platform allowed us to develop a plan and reference architecture to transform our applications, saving the city considerable time and costs versus competing assessment techniques. Additionally Tidal Calculator was able to help us predict what our costs would be for both lift & shift, and transformative migrations."

– Jamie Hagg, Manager Enterprise Technology at City of Peterborough

Free Application Modernization Assessment for AWS

Zero‑cost, data‑driven analysis to pick your best modernization candidates—reduce OpEx and accelerate migration.

What is Application Modernization to AWS?

Application modernization to AWS is the process of transforming legacy applications to leverage cloud-native services and architectures. This comprehensive approach goes beyond simple cloud migration to deliver maximum business value through strategic modernization.

The Challenge: Legacy Application Modernization Services

Many organizations struggle with:

  • Creeping OpEx costs from outdated infrastructure
  • Stalled migrations due to complexity and risk
  • Hidden dependencies that create migration bottlenecks
  • Compliance risks especially in public sector environments

The Solution: Data-Driven Modernization

The Optimization and Modernization Assessment (OMA) provides a systematic approach to legacy application modernization services, identifying which workloads to migrate and how to modernize them for maximum AWS ROI.

How OMA Accelerates Your Cloud Migration

Many teams start with cloud migration goals—but the biggest cost savings come from modernizing the right applications first. Our cloud migration assessment free program delivers:

  • 76% average IT OpEx savings through strategic modernization
  • 89% faster migration timelines with data-driven planning
  • Risk-aware migration strategies that minimize business disruption
  • AWS funding options for qualified organizations

The Optimization and Modernization Assessment (OMA) program is free to qualified customers and delivers proven business results: 76% average IT OpEx savings and 89% faster migration timelines. Designed to promote, accelerate, and financially justify the modernization of enterprise applications to, or already in, the cloud.

What OMA Delivers

1. Candidate App List

Identify which applications in your portfolio are best candidates for application modernization to AWS based on technical analysis and business impact.

2. Modernization Path (Refactor, Replatform, Rearchitect)

Get specific recommendations for each application: refactor, replatform, rearchitect, or rebuild strategies tailored to your AWS environment.

3. Business Case & ROI

Receive detailed cost analysis comparing on-premises vs. AWS cloud-native architectures with precise savings projections.

4. Migration Plan & Next Steps

Get a clear roadmap with timelines, resource requirements, and step-by-step implementation guidance.

Pain Points → Outcomes

Common Challenges

  • Creeping OpEx: Legacy infrastructure costs continue to rise
  • Stalled Migrations: Complex dependencies block progress
  • Hidden Risks: Unknown application interdependencies
  • Compliance Concerns: Public sector security requirements

OMA Outcomes

  • Lower OpEx: Average 76% cost reduction through modernization
  • Faster Delivery: 89% faster migration timelines
  • Risk-Aware Planning: Comprehensive dependency mapping
  • AWS Funding: Access to WRMP and MAP programs

How It Works

  1. Qualify via email: oma@tidalcloud.com
  2. FastTrack: Receive Tool and assigned Tidal Expert. Start 3-6 week data collection & assessment
  3. Modernization Viability: Unlock deep-dive modernization assessment
  4. Execute: Modernize your applications

Proven Results

  • 79% Higher Launch Rate - Accelerated time to value
  • 89% Faster Modernizations - Streamlined processes
  • No cost to customers - AWS-funded program

Customer Success Stories

Large Transportation Organization

After an OMA for 30 apps:

  • Avoided $13 million hardware refresh project
  • Reduced Annual IT OpEx from $1.7 million to $60,000
  • Completed transformative migration in 15 months
  • Migrated and modernized AIX, Solaris, Windows, Mainframe tech stack
  • Migrated J2EE to Serverless
  • Removed >100 Critical and High CVEs

Who Qualifies?

  1. End customers who qualify for WRMP and/or MAP
  2. Enterprise departments or organizations with over 100 servers or 30 applications to migrate to AWS

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Join hundreds of companies who’ve saved millions with our data-driven approach. No obligation, no cost, just results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the assessment really free? What’s the catch?

Yes - it is zero‑cost and no‑obligation. Eligibility applies based on your organization size and AWS program qualifications.

Who qualifies for the free OMA?

End customers who qualify for AWS WRMP and/or MAP programs, or enterprise departments with over 100 servers or 30 applications to migrate to AWS.

How long does OMA take from kickoff to readout?

The complete assessment process takes 3-6 weeks from start to final deliverable.

What data do we need to provide?

We’ll work with you to gather discovery data from hypervisors, spreadsheets, CMDB, web app interrogation, and DNS zones for up to 10 candidate applications.

Will this disrupt our teams?

No - the assessment is designed to be non-disruptive. We work with your existing data sources and conduct interviews with application owners.

How do you select “best candidate” applications?

We use data-driven analysis including static source code analysis, database configuration analysis, technology fingerprinting, and business impact assessment.

What modernization paths do you recommend?

We recommend refactor, replatform, rearchitect, rebuild, or replace strategies based on each application’s technical characteristics and business requirements.

Do you work with public sector requirements?

Yes - we support procurement, privacy, and security reviews with a no‑cost assessment pathway for app modernization for public sector organizations.

Is AWS funding guaranteed?

AWS funding depends on your organization’s eligibility for WRMP and/or MAP programs. We’ll help you understand your qualification status.

What do we get at the end?

You’ll receive a comprehensive report with candidate app list, modernization recommendations, business case analysis, and implementation roadmap.

What happens after the assessment?

After the assessment, you can choose to proceed with modernization using Tidal’s tools and expertise, or use the insights to guide your internal migration planning.

What about data privacy and confidentiality?

We maintain strict confidentiality and data privacy standards. All data is handled according to enterprise security requirements and AWS compliance standards.

What’s the difference between cloud migration and application modernization?

Cloud migration moves applications to the cloud; modernization re‑architects or re‑platforms them to fully leverage AWS. OMA identifies which of your apps deserve both.

How do I build a cloud migration plan?

Start with a comprehensive application portfolio modernization risk assessment to identify candidates, assess risks, and create a phased approach. Our OMA provides the foundation for your migration strategy.

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