Choose the right platform expertise

AWS vs Azure Consulting: Which Cloud Expertise Does Your Business Need?

It's rarely a simple AWS-or-Azure question. The right choice depends on your existing estate, Microsoft footprint, SaaS architecture, data needs, skills, licensing, security, governance, cost and migration path. IG CloudOps supports both, so you can decide on workload fit rather than partner bias.

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UK-based senior engineers

AWS & Azure certified

Flexible — no rigid retainers

Project delivery + ongoing support

Quick answer

At a glance

AWS consulting may fit if

›You're building cloud-native SaaS
›You already run workloads on AWS
›You need serverless, containers or platform engineering
›Your engineering team leans AWS

Azure consulting may fit if

›You're Microsoft-heavy
›You use Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SQL Server or Power Platform
›You need enterprise governance and integration
›You're modernising Microsoft-based systems

IG CloudOps may fit if

›You use both AWS and Azure
›You're unsure which platform suits a workload
›You want unbiased cloud advice
›You're supporting a multi-cloud estate

Side by side

Comparison table

	AWS consulting	Azure consulting	Dual AWS/Azure consulting from IG CloudOps
Best for	Cloud-native SaaS	Microsoft-first orgs	Mixed estates and platform-agnostic decisions
Common workloads	Containers, serverless, data	Windows, SQL, hybrid identity	Both
Governance model	AWS Organizations / Control Tower	Azure landing zones / Policy	Either or both
Identity	IAM / Identity Center	Entra ID	Either or both
Cost considerations	Savings Plans, RIs	Reservations, hybrid use	Cross-cloud cost review
SaaS fit	Very strong	Strong, especially Microsoft-aligned	Strong
Microsoft integration	Possible	Native	Native (Azure side)
DevOps tooling	CodeSuite, GitHub	Azure DevOps, GitHub	Either
Migration path	Workload-led	Microsoft-led	Workload-led, platform-agnostic
Internal skills fit	AWS-leaning engineers	Microsoft-leaning IT	Either or both

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AWS

When AWS consulting is the better fit

AWS often makes sense for cloud-native SaaS and engineering-led teams.

✓SaaS platforms
✓Containers and serverless
✓Data platforms
✓Startup and scale-up ecosystems
✓AWS-native architecture reviews
✓Cost optimisation

Azure

When Azure consulting is the better fit

Azure often makes sense for Microsoft-first and enterprise-aligned businesses.

✓Microsoft-first organisations
✓Hybrid identity
✓Windows workloads
✓Azure landing zones
✓Enterprise governance
✓Compliance-heavy environments

Multi-cloud

When multi-cloud support matters

Businesses often inherit both AWS and Azure — through acquisitions, different teams, or workload fit. Governance and cost become fragmented; monitoring and incident response become inconsistent. A dual-platform partner can review both sides on equal terms.

Avoid bias

Avoid platform bias

Choose based on workload fit, existing skills, commercial model, security requirements, integration needs, supportability and long-term operating model — not on the platform your consultant happens to prefer.

Use cases

Where this fits in practice

SaaS startup

AWS-native architecture with cost-aware design from day one.

Microsoft enterprise

Azure landing zones with strong governance and identity.

Acquisition

Inherited mixed AWS + Azure estate needing rationalisation.

Modernisation

Choosing between AWS and Azure for a workload-by-workload move.

Cost review

Cross-platform cost review and optimisation roadmap.

Compliance

Mapping controls across AWS and Azure consistently.

AWS, Azure or both? Get a practical cloud recommendation.

Talk to IG CloudOps for unbiased advice across AWS and Azure, sized to your business.

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Frequently asked questions

Is AWS better than Azure?+

Neither is universally better. The right choice depends on workload fit, existing skills and integration needs.

Is Azure better for Microsoft-based businesses?+

Often yes, particularly for identity, Windows and Microsoft 365 alignment — but it's not automatic.

Which is better for SaaS, AWS or Azure?+

Both work well. AWS tends to lead in cloud-native SaaS communities; Azure is strong where Microsoft tooling is already embedded.

Can IG CloudOps support both AWS and Azure?+

Yes — we're certified across both and routinely support mixed estates.

What if we already use both AWS and Azure?+

We can review both, rationalise where it makes sense and provide consistent governance and cost control.

Should we choose a consultant who only works on one cloud?+

Only if you're certain you'll stay on one platform. Otherwise a dual-platform partner reduces bias and rework.

Can IG CloudOps help us compare migration options?+

Yes. We can compare AWS and Azure migration paths for specific workloads.

Can IG CloudOps review cloud costs across AWS and Azure?+

Yes. Cross-cloud cost reviews are a common engagement.