AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)
Cloud Migration & Modernization
End-to-end migration services for African enterprises, from assessment and business case to execution, modernization, and ongoing optimization.
The framework
Assess. Mobilize. Migrate. Modernize.
Kitsilano Technologies delivers structured cloud migrations aligned to the AWS Migration Acceleration Program, the only framework that combines funding support, AWS tooling, and a proven methodology for migrating enterprise workloads safely, predictably, and cost-efficiently. Our certified team has executed migrations across banking, manufacturing, and retail in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, each one mapped to business outcomes, not just technical checklists.
Assess
Discovery and business case
- Review of your current systems
- Cost comparison: today vs AWS
- Workloads ranked by business impact
- Migration plan with timelines and risks
Mobilize
Foundation and security
- Secure cloud environment ready first
- Network and access controls configured
- Compliance guardrails from day one
- Team training and migration runbooks
Migrate
Wave-based execution
- Planned waves with minimal disruption
- Automated tooling to reduce manual risk
- Rollback safeguards at every step
- Validation before and after cutover
Modernize
Cloud-native and AI
- Applications rebuilt for the cloud
- Legacy databases replaced with managed ones
- AI and automation where it adds value
- Ongoing cost reviews and optimization
31%
Average infrastructure cost reduction
Post-migration to AWS
69%
Less unplanned downtime
vs. equivalent on-premise workloads
62%
Higher IT staff productivity
Teams focused on innovation, not hardware
66%
Higher developer productivity
Post-modernization, cloud-native tooling
Client story
How Diamond Trust Bank achieved zero downtime and 35% faster transactions on AWS.
Some of the migrations we've delivered
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What clients say
“Kitsilano has become more than just a cloud provider; they are a trusted partner who embodies our values. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, agility, and customer satisfaction has made them an indispensable part of our digital transformation journey.”
Gilbert Mutai, CIO, Car & General (Kenya) PLC
Gilbert Mutai
CIO, Car & General
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