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Cloud & DevOps agencies in Berlin compared
Cloud projects rarely fail because of the technology. They fail over cost, security, or a handover that never really happens. These agencies migrate, build, and run infrastructure on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or European providers. Compare them by partner status, credentials such as ISO 27001, EU hosting, and minimum budget.
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Between migration and ongoing operations
A cloud and DevOps agency plans and builds infrastructure: migrating existing systems to the cloud, container platforms with Kubernetes, infrastructure as code with Terraform, deployment pipelines, monitoring, backup, and cost control. DevOps agencies connect development and operations, automating what still runs manually today and handing over processes your own team can run afterward. Many work as certified partners of a cloud provider such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; some specialize in European providers like Hetzner, IONOS, or STACKIT.
What to clarify upfront
Partner status is verifiable, and the tier matters: AWS Advanced, Microsoft Solutions Partner, Google Cloud Partner. Ask about the specific tier, and whether certified people will actually be working on your project.
Data location is usually more than a formality. For many industries, EU hosting is mandatory, and for some, hosting in Germany specifically. Regions, data processing agreements, and encryption should be settled early; the "EU hosting" credential is filterable for exactly this reason.
Cloud costs keep running after the project wraps up. Ask for a cost forecast with clearly stated assumptions, budget alerts, and a plan for optimization after migration. A reputable agency will also tell you when staying on-premises actually works out cheaper.
On security, the concept matters more than the certificate on the wall: least-privilege access, clean secrets management, audit logging. ISO 27001 or SOC 2 at the provider is a good sign, but it doesn't replace a conversation about the actual implementation.
And without a proper handover, your infrastructure stays tied to the agency: infrastructure as code in your own repository, documentation, runbooks, training for your team. Skip that, and you end up with exactly the kind of dependency cloud projects are supposed to avoid.
Budget ranges
Cloud and DevOps specialists charge €120 to €190 per hour. A cloud assessment with a migration plan costs €5,000 to €20,000. Migrating an existing application landscape, usually a lift-and-shift followed by hardening, runs €20,000 to €80,000. A container platform with Kubernetes, pipelines, and monitoring costs €40,000 to €150,000. Ongoing operations as a managed service start at around €1,500 a month, depending on scope and agreed response times. Cloud costs themselves come on top of that. A good agency forecasts them before the project starts and then works actively to bring them down.
Typical cloud projects
Moving a data center or hosted servers to the cloud. Building a Kubernetes platform for multiple teams. CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployment. A landing zone with accounts, networking, permissions, and compliance rules. Cost optimization for a cloud environment that's grown sprawling and hard to manage. High availability and disaster recovery for business-critical applications.
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Frequently asked questions
Cloud & DevOps agencies: questions and answers
What does a cloud migration cost?
An assessment with a migration plan runs €5,000 to €20,000, migrating an application landscape €20,000 to €80,000, and a container platform with pipelines and monitoring €40,000 to €150,000. Cloud and DevOps agencies charge €120 to €190 per hour, with ongoing cloud costs on top.
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or a European provider?
AWS and Azure offer the broadest range of services, Azure has an edge in Microsoft-centric environments, and Google Cloud stands out for data and AI workloads. European providers like Hetzner, IONOS, or STACKIT are cheaper and simplify data protection, but with a smaller range of managed services. Ultimately, the choice should follow from your applications and compliance requirements, not the other way around.
What does DevOps actually mean for my company?
At its core, it means connecting development and operations through automation: code gets tested, built, and deployed automatically, infrastructure exists as versioned code, and incidents get measured instead of guessed at. The result is faster releases, fewer outages, and less manual work. An agency lays the groundwork and then hands it over to your team.
Can the cloud actually be used in a GDPR-compliant way?
Yes, as long as data location, the data processing agreement, and encryption are properly set up. All major providers offer EU regions and DPAs; for particularly sensitive data, German providers or your own key management are worth considering. Agencies with the verified "EU hosting" credential have demonstrably met this requirement.
Do I actually need Kubernetes for my project?
Only if you're running multiple applications or teams and genuinely need scaling and standardized deployments. For a single application, managed services or simple container hosting are usually cheaper and more practical. A reputable agency will tell you straight if Kubernetes would simply be overkill for your specific case.