Planning for Current and Future Industry Challenges
We help our clients plan and design their cloud, data, and AI investments to overcome common obstacles to their goals.
Plan & Design
Jump Start your Business Transformation with Microsoft Azure Cloud
Choosing the right architect to lay the foundation for business success
Whether you're a rapidly expanding business laying the groundwork for growth or a global enterprise modernizing legacy infrastructure, your transformation starts with the right strategy.
But how do you know you’re taking the first steps in the right direction?
As a 100% Microsoft-focused partner with deep industry knowledge and a globally integrated practice, HSO helps you make smarter decisions from day one. With a data-driven approach, we ensure your cloud, data, and AI investments are aligned to your business goals—and built to scale.
This is where purpose meets platform.
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Operational inefficiencies affecting agility
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Siloed data hindering informed decision-making
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Going beyond the AI-basics to foster strategic level adoption
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Enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction
HSO's Approach: Cloud and Data
as the Foundation for AI-driven Innovation
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Start with your Vision
• Define your target operating model
• Align with industry-specific business goals and KPIs
• Identify transformation priorities by impact and urgency
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Set the Foundation
• Establish cloud architecture, governance, and security
• Design application and data platform modernization paths
• Leverage best practices through HSO’s enterprise landing zones and accelerators
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Lead with Data
• Follow the HSO Data-First Playbook to unify data across systems
• Enable early wins by designing a scalable data architecture
• Lay the groundwork to be able to infuse AI anywhere in your application landscape
• Reduce risk at every step of your implementation
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Plan for the Full Journey
• Bridge your roadmap between the Build & Implement and Run & Optimize phases
• Connect digital strategy with operational change management
• Involve the right decision-makers early to ensure adoption
Why HSO
100% Microsoft Focused
Cloud, data, and security architecture built on Azure from a certified Microsoft Cloud Partner.
Data-Driven Approach
Proven approach for value-driven transformation
Global Practice
Localized delivery, unified methodology
Technical & Industry Expertise
Best-in-class certifications (Azure Expert MSP) & decades of industry experience
Designed for Impact
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Faster time to value through data and cloud foundations
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Iron-clad infrastructural security with identity and access management
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Reduced cost and risk in downstream implementation
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Early alignment around shared KPIs and business goals
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Enhanced visibility and decision-making
Customer Case
Hunter Boots | UK | Retail
Planting your feet firmly on the Cloud
HSO partnered with the iconic Hunter Boots brand to modernize their IT infrastructure by moving to Microsoft Azure, improving global collaboration and security. With a structured plan that led to smooth implementation, Hunter now operates with increased agility and scalability. The collaboration ensured Hunter could build a flexible foundation ready for future innovation.
"The migration to Microsoft Azure gave Hunter far greater visibility, flexibility and stability, enabling them to react to seasons quickly."
Start your Transformation with the Right Cloud and Data Foundations
Start your transformation on solid ground. Book an exploration call with one of our business transformation architects and learn in 30 minutes how we can help you get more out of your data.
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Resources and Customer Cases
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Book Exploration Call
Start your transformation on solid ground. Book an exploration call with one of our business transformation architects and learn in 30 minutes how we can help you get more out of your data.
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Your journey doesn't end here. Be sure to also explore how the Build & Implement and Run & Optimize phases are essential in your business transformation goals.