Cloud Migration for SMEs — Azure vs AWS, Cost & Timeline

Why 2026 is the Year to Migrate

Only 33% of Portuguese SMEs use cloud services — well below the EU 2030 target of 75%. NIS2 compliance also requires robust backup and business continuity, which cloud makes far easier.

Azure vs AWS vs Google Cloud

Microsoft Azure — Best for Microsoft-centric organisations

• Best integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Active Directory
• Strong GDPR and NIS2 compliance credentials for EU data sovereignty
• Hybrid cloud — keep some workloads on-premises if needed
• Typical SME cost: 200-1,500 EUR/month

AWS — Best for scale and flexibility

• Widest range of services globally
• EU regions: Ireland, Frankfurt, and Paris
• Best for startups and tech-first businesses
• Typical SME cost: 150-1,200 EUR/month

Google Cloud — Best for data and AI

• Superior analytics, BigQuery, and machine learning capabilities
• Good for Google Workspace users
• Typical SME cost: 100-900 EUR/month

The TechBraga Migration Process

Migration Costs

• From 1,500 EUR — Single app or small workload (1-3 weeks)
• 5,000-15,000 EUR — Full office infrastructure migration (4-8 weeks)
• 15,000-35,000 EUR — Complex multi-system enterprise migration (8-16 weeks)
• From 500 EUR/month — Managed cloud services post-migration