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IT Infrastructure Modernization

Legacy infrastructure should not hold your organization back. As partners with Microsoft, AWS, Google, and more, Practical Solutions, Inc. (PSI) provides the flexibility and expertise to modernize your systems, applications, and data centers for optimal performance, agility, and cost-efficiency.

What is System Infrastructure Modernization?

System Infrastructure Modernization is the strategic upgrading of legacy IT hardware, software, and network architectures into cloud-native environments. By transitioning to Hybrid and Multi-Cloud strategies (utilizingMicrosoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud), organizations eliminate technical debt—which often consumes 40% of IT budgets—while improving cybersecurity, operational agility and AI readiness.

What services are included in System and Infrastructure Modernization?

To ensure a resilient digital backbone, PSI provides a comprehensive suite of modernization services tailored to enterprise needs

Hybrid Cloud Strategy

Integrating on-premises resources with public and private clouds. 

Application Refactoring

 Moving beyond "lift and shift" to re-architect applications for containerization and microservices. 

Data Center Modernization

Replacing inefficient legacy hardware with software-defined infrastructure. 

IT Automation (AIOps)

Implementing machine learning to automate routine monitoring and incident response.

How do you develop a Hybrid Cloud Strategy for Migration?

Our approach to Cloud Migration & Hybrid Cloud Strategy begins with a comprehensive readiness assessment. PSI builds a custom Cloud Migration Roadmap that integrates your existing on-premises data with the scalability of the public cloud. We ensure your multi-cloud environment—leveraging Microsoft, AWS, and Google—is interoperable, secure, and cost-optimized. 

Why is Application Modernization better than a simple "Lift and Shift"?

Legacy applications often underperform in cloud environments. PSI specializes in Application Modernization, which involves refactoring and re-architecting code for the target cloud. By utilizing containers and microservices, we ensure your applications are: 

Resilient

Faster recovery from system failures with zero downtime.

Scalable

Able to handle high-performance workloads automatically.

Consistent

Reliable performance across all dev/test and production environments.

How does Data Center Modernization
reduce Operational Costs?

Data Center Modernization reduces overhead by shifting from high-maintenance legacy hardware to automated, software-defined infrastructure. This transition allows organizations to

Consolidate physical hardware footprints.

Lower energy consumption and cooling costs.

Reduce manual maintenance tasks through Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Improve system reliability, reducing downtime by up to 60%.

Can Infrastructure Automation (AIOps) help in Lowering IT Expenses?

Yes. Modern systems rely on Automation & Expense Reduction. PSI implements AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) to handle repetitive, manual tasks. By 2026, AI-driven infrastructure management is essential for handling complex, distributed environments without increasing headcount, allowing your team to focus on high-value innovation. 

FAQs

 It is the strategic shift from legacy, on-premises hardware and monolithic software to cloud-native architectures. This process is necessary to eliminate technical debt which often consumes 40% of IT budgets and to build a resilient foundation that supports rapid business scaling and AI integration. 

 IaC (using tools like Bicep or Terraform) allows teams to manage environments through version-controlled code. This standardizes deployments, eliminates manual Click-Ops errors, and ensures that your disaster recovery plan is as simple as running a single script to redeploy your entire environment. 

The primary benefit is moving from CapEx (upfront hardware costs) to OpEx (pay-as-you-go). By utilizing auto-scaling and serverless compute, organizations can slash monthly cloud bills (e.g., from $2,800/mo for a fixed VM to $15/mo for an elastic database) while reducing system downtime by up to 60%. 

AIOps leverages machine learning to automate routine tasks like performance monitoring and incident response. It is the key to managing complex cloud environments without the need to exponentially increase your IT headcount. 

Modernization allows for the implementation of a Zero Trust Architecture. By replacing outdated firewalls with identity-based security, managed identities, and private endpoints, you ensure that every access request is verified, significantly reducing the risk of ransomware. 

View the NIST Zero Trust Framework 

We use a modernized-in-place strategy. Rather than a risky "rip-and-replace," we bridge the gap between legacy servers and the cloud using APIs and microservices. This ensures business continuity while gradually decommissioning expensive on-premises hardware. 

Yes. We specialize in application refactoring. While we can perform a "lift and shift" for immediate needs, our goal is to modernize legacy .NET apps into cloud-native services (like Azure App Service or Containers) to improve performance and cost-efficiency. 

Absolutely. While we have deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, we are certified partners with AWS and Google Cloud. We design hybrid architectures that leverage the specific strengths of each provider to meet your unique compliance and performance requirements. 

Timeline depends on scope:

  • Cloud Migration: 4–12 weeks. 
  • Enterprise Modernization: 6–18 months.  

PSI’s Focus: We target a phased approach designed to deliver a measurable Return on Investment (ROI) within the first 90 days. We always recommend that you speak to one our specialists to get an idea for your particular needs as no two modernization projects are the same.  

Yes. Modern infrastructure utilizes Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and secure cloud access to provide employees with a seamless digital workplace experience. This ensures that high-performance tools remain accessible and secure from any location or device. 

Why PSI: The Leader in IT Consulting and
Digital Transformation Services

PSI enables seamless cloud transitions with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Marketplace solutions—offering
scalable tools to modernize infrastructure and drive digital transformation.

Deep Microsoft Ecosystem Expertise

We are not just a Microsoft reseller; we are a fully integrated, direct-bill partner providing Microsoft Cloud Consulting with deep, proven expertise across the entire Microsoft ecosystem. While other firms may specialize in one or two pieces, we engineer end-to-end solutions that span infrastructure (Azure), workforce modernization (Microsoft 365), and data transformation (Power Platform). This full-stack capability is central to our Strategic IT Consulting, enabling us to build, secure, and manage a truly unified digital backbone that maximizes your Microsoft investment.  

Practical Modernization: Solutions That Truly Fit

We believe Client-Centric Digital Transformation isn't a transaction—it’s a partnership. We don't provide generic, "textbook" answers. Instead, we take the time to understand your mission, your people, and your unique challenges before we design a solution. We assess your real-world factors, from corporate culture to your team's technology competency, to design and deliver solutions that are not only innovative but also practical, ensuring successful Technology Adoption across your organization. Our solutions are built to be adopted by your team and to evolve with your business.  

Partnership Built on Empowerment, Not Dependency

Our success is measured by your sustained performance and Sustainable Growth, not by the length of our engagement. We are committed to genuinely doing the right thing for our clients, which means our primary goal is to empower your workforce through Knowledge Transfer, rather than create long-term dependencies. We blend enterprise-grade capability with the precision and direct access of a small business, ensuring you get transparent communication and solutions that enable you to operate smarter, faster, and more securely long after the project is complete.

Enterprise Capability, Small-Business Precision

Unlike large, high-volume integrators, PSI operates with agility and a focus on quality. We blend enterprise-grade capability with small business precision. This means you get creative, effective solutions without over-complication or bureaucracy. Every engagement is guided by Senior-Level Expertise and strategists who work hands-on, giving you faster decision-making, and a solution that is simple, powerful, and built for your specific needs.

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Our Success Stories

Stories of our transformations across Services and Industries

Alex W.
Tacoma, WA
The Practical Solutions team was an absolute pleasure to work with. They transferred our company to Microsoft Office, and it was truly seamless. Our employees were anticipating issues, and there were literally none! The team was very transparent and proactive. Thank you, PSI and Jay, for a wonderful experience! I never thought I’d say that about an IT company.”
Alex W.
Tacoma, WA
The Practical Solutions team was an absolute pleasure to work with. They transferred our company to Microsoft Office, and it was truly seamless. Our employees were anticipating issues, and there were literally none! The team was very transparent and proactive. Thank you, PSI and Jay, for a wonderful experience! I never thought I’d say that about an IT company.”
Alex W.
Tacoma, WA
The Practical Solutions team was an absolute pleasure to work with. They transferred our company to Microsoft Office, and it was truly seamless. Our employees were anticipating issues, and there were literally none! The team was very transparent and proactive. Thank you, PSI and Jay, for a wonderful experience! I never thought I’d say that about an IT company.”

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