Frequently Asked Questions

How long does enterprise cloud migration take?

Enterprise cloud migration typically takes 3-6 months for complete transformation. We start with a 2-week assessment, followed by phased migration that minimizes downtime. Our largest client migration (2,000+ users) was completed in 4 months with zero data loss. Timeline depends on system complexity, data volume, and integration requirements.

How much can we save by moving to the cloud?

Our clients typically see 40-60% reduction in infrastructure costs within the first year. A recent manufacturing client reduced their IT costs from $2.4M to $950K annually while improving performance by 300%. Savings come from eliminating hardware maintenance, reducing power consumption, and optimizing resource allocation.

What is Zero Trust Architecture and why do we need it?

Zero Trust assumes no implicit trust and verifies every user, device, and transaction. It's essential because traditional perimeter security fails against modern threats. Our Zero Trust implementation reduces security incidents by 98.5% and provides complete visibility into all network activity.

How much does enterprise cloud migration cost?

Enterprise cloud migration costs typically range from $50K-$500K for mid-size companies (100-1000 employees). This includes assessment, migration, training, and 6 months support. Most clients break even within 12-18 months through operational savings. We provide detailed cost-benefit analysis upfront.

Can you migrate legacy systems that are 10+ years old?

Yes, we specialize in legacy modernization. We've successfully migrated COBOL mainframes, AS/400 systems, and custom applications from the early 2000s. Our approach includes application assessment, code refactoring, and gradual transition to modern cloud-native architectures while maintaining business continuity.

Who do you help with IT transformation?

We help mid-size to enterprise companies (100-5000 employees) modernize their technology infrastructure. Our typical clients are manufacturers, financial services, healthcare organizations, and growing tech companies who need reliable, scalable IT solutions but don't have internal expertise to implement them safely.

What sets Semic apart from other IT consulting firms?

Three key differentiators: First, we're implementation specialists, not just consultants—we build and deploy solutions. Second, our 50+ cloud certifications and zero-incident track record in 200+ migrations speaks to our technical depth. Third, we guarantee measurable ROI within 18 months or we'll work for free until you achieve it.

Manufacturing Company Reduces IT Costs by 60%

Global manufacturer with outdated on-premises infrastructure spending $2.4M annually. After cloud migration, achieved $950K annual costs, eliminated 40+ hours monthly downtime, improved response time by 300%, and reached 99.99% uptime SLA.

Financial Services Firm Prevents Ransomware Attack

Regional bank implemented Zero Trust architecture, blocking 127 security breaches in first 6 months, achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, reduced incident response to under 3 minutes, and enabled secure remote work for 400+ employees.

E-commerce Platform Handles Black Friday Traffic

Fast-growing e-commerce company losing $500K+ during Black Friday crashes. After performance optimization, handled 10x traffic increase, improved load times from 8 seconds to 1.2 seconds, increased Black Friday sales by 340%.