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Microsoft Azure Specialists · Secure · Compliant · Accelerated

The cloud, built
secure by design
and deployed fast

Byte Cloud designs, secures, and operates Microsoft Azure environments for enterprises and government agencies — with pre-scoped solution packs, clear deliverables, and predictable timelines.

⚡ 48 hrs proposal delivered
1–12 weeks product deployment
ISO · NIST · Essential 8 aligned
9+
Solution Packs
48hr
Proposal Turnaround
24/7
Managed Operations
100%
Microsoft Stack
Azure Landing Zone Entra ID · Hybrid Identity Zero Trust Architecture Cloud Migration ISO 27001 · NIST · Essential 8 Managed Azure Services ExpressRoute Design Microsoft Defender · Sentinel Modern Workplace · Intune FinOps · Cost Optimisation DevSecOps · IaC NCA · SAMA Compliance Azure Landing Zone Entra ID · Hybrid Identity Zero Trust Architecture Cloud Migration ISO 27001 · NIST · Essential 8 Managed Azure Services ExpressRoute Design Microsoft Defender · Sentinel Modern Workplace · Intune FinOps · Cost Optimisation DevSecOps · IaC NCA · SAMA Compliance
Compliance Frameworks
Built for regulated
environments, globally

Every Byte Cloud solution is architected against recognised security frameworks from day one. We support global standards for international clients and regional frameworks for market-specific requirements.

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ISO 27001
Information Security Mgmt
Global
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NIST CSF
Cybersecurity Framework
Global
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Essential Eight
ASD Mitigation Strategies
Global · APAC
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SOC 2 Type II
Trust Services Criteria
Global
🏗️
Azure CAF / WAF
Cloud Adoption Framework
Global
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PCI DSS
Payment Card Industry
Global
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NCA ECC
National Cybersecurity Authority
Saudi Arabia
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SAMA CSF
Central Bank Framework
Saudi Arabia
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Sovereign Cloud

Your cloud.
Your soil.
Your rules.

When geopolitical disruption or regulatory mandates make public cloud a liability, Azure Local brings the full Azure experience inside your own datacentre — with zero dependency on external cloud regions.

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Data never leaves your building

Azure Local runs on hardware you own, in facilities you control. No data crosses borders. No third-party cloud dependency.

Full Azure capability, on-premises

Same Azure services, same management plane, same security tooling — running on-prem. VMs, containers, AKS, Defender, Sentinel, all of it.

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Built for regulated environments

Aligned to NCA ECC, SAMA CSF, PDPL, and international frameworks. Ideal for government, defence, finance, and critical national infrastructure.

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Resilient against regional outages

No reliance on a cloud region staying online. Your operations continue regardless of geopolitical disruption, sanctions, or datacentre incidents.

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Regional cloud disruption is no longer theoretical. Organisations that depend entirely on public cloud regions face real operational risk when geopolitical events or infrastructure incidents occur. Sovereign cloud is your continuity strategy.
Public Cloud vs. Azure Local (Sovereign)
Public Cloud
Azure Local
Provider's DC
Location
Your DC
Region-dependent
Availability
Always-on
Shared infrastructure
Hardware
Dedicated, owned
Data leaves border
Data residency
Stays in-country
Vendor lock-in risk
Control
Full ownership
Geopolitical exposure
Risk
Isolated
Four Domains of Expertise

Deep Microsoft
specialisation

Every engagement draws from four practice areas — staffed by senior practitioners with real enterprise delivery experience across Azure and the full Microsoft security stack.

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Identity & Access
Entra ID · Hybrid Identity
Conditional Access · SSO
Identity Governance (JML)
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Cloud & Infrastructure
Landing Zones · Migration
Connectivity · FinOps
Managed Services
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Security & Compliance
Zero Trust · Defender
Sentinel · SIEM/SOC
ISO · NIST · Essential 8
Innovation & Automation
DevSecOps · IaC (Bicep/Terraform)
Modern Workplace · M365
AIOps · Optimisation
Who We Serve

Built for organisations
with real stakes

We specialise in segments where cloud performance and security are non-negotiable — organisations large enough to have complex infrastructure, but needing a senior cloud practice without the overhead of building one in-house.

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Global Delivery

Serving clients across multiple regions with deep familiarity in cross-border compliance, data residency, and regional cloud sovereignty frameworks.

Buyer Journeys

Three paths to
the cloud

Every customer falls into one of three scenarios. Identify which applies — and we map the right product sequence from day one.

01
Journey 1 — New to Azure
"We Have Nothing"
Greenfield Bundle
Migration Assessment
Migration Accelerator
Managed Services
02
Journey 2 — Fix & Secure
"It's a Mess"
Security Baseline
Hybrid Identity
Landing Zone
Managed Services
03
Journey 3 — Ready to Move
"Migrate & Operate"
Migration Assessment
Hybrid Connectivity
Migration Accelerator
Modern Workplace → Managed Services
How We Work

Scoping call to
production

A four-step engagement with clear timelines. You always know exactly where you are and what comes next.

01
You Introduce
Day 1

Meet the customer, understand their situation, identify which product fits. Relationships and qualification — no technical depth required.

02
We Scope
Within 48 hrs

Byte Cloud joins a 30-minute call to confirm requirements and tailor the right solution. We handle all technical questions directly.

03
We Propose
Within 48 hrs

A branded proposal with clear scope, deliverables, and fixed timeline — delivered within two business days of the scoping call.

04
We Deliver
Per product timeline

Byte Cloud executes remotely with regular check-ins. You maintain the customer relationship throughout delivery.

Byte Cloud vs. Typical Providers
Others
Byte Cloud
3–6 months
Deploy
1–12 weeks
Custom quotes
Pricing
Pre-scoped packs
Security later
Security
Secure by design
Junior resources
Team
Senior-only
Non-compliant
Compliance
Multi-framework
Billable hours
Model
Fixed deliverables
48hrProposal Turnaround
Why Byte Cloud

Productised delivery.
Not open-ended consulting.

Pre-scoped solution packs mean faster delivery, predictable costs, and repeatable quality — no surprise bills, no scope creep.

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Microsoft Deep Specialisation

Azure, Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel, Intune, and the full Microsoft security stack. Not generalist cloud — pure Microsoft depth.

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Compliance-First Architecture

ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Essential Eight, SOC 2, and regional frameworks built into every solution from the architecture phase — not bolted on after.

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Built for Partnership

You own the customer relationship. We handle technical delivery. Our model is designed to make your team look exceptional.

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Proposal in
48 hours

Tell us the scenario — we confirm the right product and deliver a fully scoped proposal within two business days.

Solution Packs

Pre-scoped cloud products,
delivered fast

Every product is a fixed-scope pack with defined deliverables, a clear timeline, and a predictable cost. No open-ended engagements, no scope creep, no surprises.

🏗️ Foundation
BC-BND-GF-001Flagship Bundle⚡ 8–12 weeks

Greenfield Cloud Foundation Bundle

Complete Azure environment from scratch — identity, networking, security, governance, and connectivity. Everything an organisation needs to start adopting cloud safely and compliantly from Day 1.

Organisations NEW to AzureGovernment ministriesEnterprises with zero AzureCompliance deadline approaching
What's Included
  • Identity & Access — Entra ID tenant baseline, Conditional Access, MFA, Hybrid Identity (Entra Connect + PHS/PTA)
  • Azure Landing Zone (CAF) — management groups, governance, RBAC, Azure Policy baseline
  • Network segmentation — hub/spoke or vWAN, NSGs, UDRs, firewall patterns
  • Connectivity — site-to-site VPN or cloud-only secure access, BGP/routing, hybrid DNS
  • Security — Defender for Cloud, logging & alerting, NCA/SAMA/NIST-aligned hardening
  • Backup & resilience patterns
  • Documentation — config guide, knowledge transfer workshop, IT support docs
Business Outcomes
  • Secure, compliant, fully operational Azure platform from scratch
  • Foundation ready for migration, app onboarding, and digital transformation
  • Identity, security and network guardrails established from Day 1
  • Meets regulatory expectations without expensive enterprise teams
Compliance Frameworks
ISO 27001NIST CSFEssential 8Azure CAFNCA ECCSAMA CSF
Qualifying Questions
  • Any existing Azure / M365 tenant today?
  • Compliance deadline approaching (NCA, SAMA, ISO)?
  • How many users and locations need to be covered?
  • Internal IT team available for onboarding support?
Timeline: 8–12 weeks · Excludes Microsoft licensing & Azure consumption
BC-AZ-LZ-001⚡ 2–4 weeks

Azure Landing Zone (Standard Pack)

CAF-aligned Azure foundation with management groups, RBAC, network segmentation, policies, and full governance documentation. Production-ready in weeks.

Beginning Azure journeyRegulated industriesClean governed environment
What's Included
  • Entra ID tenant baseline, RBAC roles, Conditional Access essentials
  • Management groups & subscription structure
  • Azure Policy baseline — security & compliance aligned
  • Naming, tagging & resource organisation standards
  • VNET, subnet & segmentation — NSG, UDR, firewall rule framework
  • Monitoring, logging & diagnostics setup
  • Cost management, budget alerts, backup recommendations
  • Architecture diagrams (HLD/LLD), governance runbook, KT workshop
Business Outcomes
  • Well-architected Azure environment ready for production workloads
  • Strong governance minimising operational and security risks
  • Accelerated adoption aligned to compliance frameworks
Compliance Frameworks
ISO 27001NIST CSFEssential 8Azure CAFNCA ECCSAMA CSF
Qualifying Questions
  • Existing Azure subscriptions today?
  • Which compliance frameworks apply?
  • Migration planned in the next 3–6 months?
  • Hub-spoke or vWAN connectivity preference?
Timeline: 2–4 weeks
🛡️ Security & Compliance
BC-AZ-SEC-001⚡ 3–5 weeks

Azure Security Baseline Pack

Complete uplift of your Azure tenant's security posture across identity, network, data, and workloads — with Defender for Cloud, Sentinel Lite, Zero Trust controls, and multi-framework compliance mapping.

Facing security auditsUngoverned Azure deploymentsNo internal security function
What's Included
  • Identity Protection & Zero Trust — MFA & Conditional Access uplift, Identity Protection risk policies, Privileged Access hardening
  • Cloud Security Hardening — Defender for Cloud, secure storage/KV/encryption, compute & network hardening
  • Monitoring & SIEM — Sentinel Lite, core analytics rules & alerting, log integration
  • Compliance Alignment — NCA/SAMA/NIST/ISO control mapping, security score uplift plan, remediation roadmap
  • Documentation — security guide, compliance mapping pack, SOC runbook
Business Outcomes
  • Immediate improvement in cloud security posture and Secure Score
  • Reduced risk of identity, network, and workload compromise
  • Compliance-aligned controls mapped to your frameworks
Compliance Frameworks
ISO 27001NIST CSFEssential 8SOC 2PCI DSSNCA ECCSAMA CSF
Qualifying Questions
  • Recent audit findings or failed security review?
  • MFA enforced for all admin accounts?
  • Monitoring tools in place today?
  • Primary compliance priority — NCA, SAMA, ISO, or NIST?
✦ Free Secure Score review offered as first step
Timeline: 3–5 weeks
🔄 Migration
BC-AZ-MA-001⚡ 2–4 weeks*

Migration Assessment (Fast Track)

Rapid discovery and analysis identifying all applications, servers, data flows, networks, and dependencies — to determine the most efficient and cost-effective migration path to Azure.

Unsure where to beginNeed business caseComplex / undocumented envs
What's Included
  • Discovery & Inventory — server, app, DB & integration inventory; data, identity, and network dependency mapping
  • Cloud Fit & Readiness — suitability scoring (5-level), migration blockers, identity & network readiness analysis
  • Architecture & Costing — target-state architecture, Azure sizing & TCO estimation, licensing cost comparison
  • Migration Planning — phased roadmap, waves & prioritisation, risks & constraints analysis
  • Documentation — full assessment report, executive summary, migration plan & cost model
Business Outcomes
  • Full visibility of current workloads and dependencies
  • Clear, costed migration plan with business-aligned phases
  • Reduced migration risk through upfront architecture design
Qualifying Questions
  • How many servers and applications in scope?
  • Does existing documentation exist?
  • Board mandate or delivery timeline?
  • Current datacentre / infrastructure spend?
* Timeline varies based on environment size and complexity.
Timeline: 2–4 weeks · Complexity-dependent
BC-AZ-MIG-001⚡ 3–6 weeks

Workload Migration Accelerator (5–10 Servers)

Packaged migration service moving small to medium workloads to Azure quickly and safely — server migration, configuration, testing, connectivity, security, and operational readiness.

First workload cohortPredictable timelines neededModernising legacy on-prem
What's Included
  • Migration Preparation — readiness validation, tooling setup (Azure Migrate/AVS), sequencing & rollback plan
  • Server & Data Migration — VM migration & cutover, DB migration (if in scope), config & data sync
  • Workload Validation — connectivity, performance & functional tests, security & backup configuration, acceptance testing
  • Stabilisation — cost & performance tuning, monitoring, resilience & backup enhancement
  • Documentation — migration report, workload runbook, support transition session
Business Outcomes
  • Rapid migration with minimal downtime
  • Improved workload reliability and security in Azure
  • Predictable cost, repeatable process, reduced engineering effort
Qualifying Questions
  • How many servers in scope for this phase?
  • Standard or specialised applications?
  • Landing Zone and connectivity already in place?
  • Acceptable downtime window per workload?
Timeline: 3–6 weeks · 5–10 servers per engagement
🔗 Hybrid Infrastructure
BC-HYB-CONN-001⚡ 1–3 weeks

Hybrid Connectivity Pack (VPN / BGP / Firewall)

Secure, resilient connection between on-prem systems and Azure using VPN, BGP, firewall rules, and cloud networking patterns. Applications, identity, and databases communicating reliably across hybrid environments.

On-prem needing cloud linkPhased migration plannedHybrid identity / app integration
What's Included
  • Assessment — on-prem network & firewall review, routing & namespace assessment, DNS path implications
  • Design — VPN or ExpressRoute design, routing & segmentation model, firewall & NSG traffic flows
  • Build — gateway deployment, BGP/UDR/routing table config, firewall rule deployment
  • Validation — throughput tests, failover & redundancy validation, end-to-end name resolution testing
  • Documentation — hybrid network architecture package, connectivity runbook, KT session
Business Outcomes
  • Reliable connectivity between on-prem and cloud systems
  • Reduced downtime and improved application availability
  • Secure hybrid architecture supporting future migrations
Qualifying Questions
  • Current connectivity method to Azure (if any)?
  • Experiencing VPN drops, DNS, or timeout issues?
  • How many sites need to be connected?
  • ExpressRoute planned or contracted?
Timeline: 1–3 weeks
BC-HYB-ER-001⚡ 2–4 weeks

ExpressRoute Design & Deployment

Private, high-performance, enterprise-grade network connection into Azure designed for regulated and mission-critical workloads. Dedicated, low-latency connectivity with full HA architecture.

Banks, government, healthcareLatency-sensitive applicationsCore systems moving to Azure
What's Included
  • Architecture — circuit sizing & bandwidth forecasting, HA design (dual-homed ER), routing & segmentation planning
  • Peering & Routing — private & Microsoft peering config, BGP sessions & routing policies, traffic engineering
  • Network Integration — firewall segmentation, VNET & hub integration, ER → DR region connectivity
  • Testing — routing & path validation, latency & throughput benchmarking, failover & failback scenarios
  • Documentation — ER config pack, routing & network diagrams, operational SOPs
Business Outcomes
  • Low-latency, reliable connectivity for critical applications
  • Improved security through dedicated private peering
  • Highly available architecture with full failover design
Qualifying Questions
  • Apps requiring dedicated, private Azure connectivity?
  • Latency and bandwidth requirements?
  • Existing telco/ISP relationship for circuit provision?
  • DR connectivity across Azure regions required?
Timeline: 2–4 weeks · Telco circuit lead times may apply
BC-HYB-ID-001⚡ 1–2 weeks

Hybrid Identity Pack (Entra ID)

Complete hybrid identity foundation enabling secure authentication and SSO across on-prem and cloud apps. Integrates Active Directory with Entra ID, configures SSO, and establishes identity governance baselines.

On-prem Active DirectoryAdopting M365 / cloud appsStronger identity governance
What's Included
  • Sync & Auth Setup — Entra Connect / Cloud Sync, federation / PTA / PHS config, AD health checks
  • Identity Lifecycle — Joiner-Mover-Leaver baseline, group governance, role engineering & mapping
  • Access & Security — Conditional Access design, MFA & session controls, Identity Protection monitoring
  • App Integration — SSO for core apps, enterprise app onboarding, SCIM provisioning
  • Documentation — hybrid identity architecture, sync & CA config docs, IAM operations runbook
Business Outcomes
  • Consistent identity experience across cloud and on-prem
  • Strong identity security through modern authentication
  • Foundation for Zero-Trust, modern workplace, and SaaS adoption
Qualifying Questions
  • On-prem Active Directory? How many domains?
  • Entra Connect already deployed?
  • SSO needed for cloud applications?
  • JML process exists today?
✦ Free AD health check (15 min) offered as first step
Timeline: 1–2 weeks
BC-MWP-BAS-001⚡ 2–4 weeks

Modern Workplace Baseline

Secure, cloud-managed workstation and application environment using Intune, Conditional Access, and Microsoft 365 controls. Standardises device management, increases security, and improves user experience.

Adopting Intune / endpoint mgmtDistributed / remote workforceZero Trust endpoint security
What's Included
  • Device & Compliance Foundation — Intune enrolment & compliance profiles, security baselines, OS patch policies
  • Identity & App Access — app protection (MAM) policies, Conditional Access for devices, managed app config
  • Endpoint Deployment — app packaging & deployment, Autopilot device provisioning, endpoint security hardening
  • Operations & Visibility — compliance & device health monitoring, endpoint alerts & reporting
  • Documentation — workplace config guide, device/app lifecycle runbook, IT support docs
Business Outcomes
  • Modern, secure, cloud-managed devices
  • Reduced operational overhead with standardised policies
  • Improved user productivity via well-managed apps and endpoints
Qualifying Questions
  • Current device management solution?
  • M365 E3 or E5 licensing in place?
  • Device types in use (Windows, iOS, Android)?
  • How many remote or hybrid workers in scope?
Timeline: 2–4 weeks
⚙️ Managed Services
BC-MSP-BRZ / SLV / GLD⚡ 1 week onboarding

Managed Azure Services (Bronze / Silver / Gold)

End-to-end Azure operational management with monitoring, incident response, optimisation, governance, and security oversight. Three tiers matched to your SLA requirements.

No in-house cloud ops teamSLA-driven Azure supportContinuous optimisation
What's Included (All Tiers)
  • Monitoring & Alerts — infra, network & identity monitoring, alert triage & incident detection, performance health checks
  • Operations & Maintenance — patching & config updates, backup & DR validation, change management
  • Workload Support — workload tuning & remediation, deployment assistance, capacity & scaling management
  • Governance & Optimisation — FinOps monthly tuning, security drift detection, governance compliance reporting
  • Documentation — monthly operational reports, incident & change logs, updated runbooks & SOPs
Service Tiers
  • Bronze — Monitoring & Basic Ops. Proactive alerting, scheduled patching, monthly reporting.
  • Silver — 24/7 Operations. Round-the-clock incident response, FinOps tuning, DR testing.
  • Gold — Full SRE + Security + Governance. Everything in Silver plus dedicated security oversight, governance compliance, and continuous improvement.
✦ Free operational readiness review offered as first step
Qualifying Questions
  • Azure subscriptions in production scope?
  • Internal team currently managing Azure?
  • Current monthly Azure consumption spend?
  • Recent outages or production incidents?
Onboarding: 1 week · Ongoing monthly engagement
🏛️ Sovereign Cloud
BC-SOV-AL-001⚡ 8–12 weeks + hardware lead time

Sovereign Private Cloud Foundation Pack

Microsoft's Sovereign Private Cloud — Azure Local and Microsoft 365 Local — deployed inside your own datacentre. Full Azure-consistent services with no dependency on any public cloud region. Data never leaves your facility, your country, or your control.

Government & defenceCritical infrastructureFinancial servicesGulf region organisationsData sovereignty mandates
What's Included
  • Hardware sizing & procurement guidance — validated Azure Local node specifications matched to your compute, storage, and resiliency requirements
  • Azure Local deployment — compute, storage, software-defined networking, and virtualisation configured in your facility with local-first control plane
  • Azure Arc-enabled VMs & AKS — connect your on-premises infrastructure to the Azure management plane; run Arc-enabled virtual machines and Kubernetes clusters without public cloud data residency
  • Entra ID hybrid identity integration — Entra Connect Sync, Conditional Access, MFA, SSPR for on-prem + cloud users
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud onboarding — CSPM, server protection, security posture scoring against regulatory benchmarks
  • Software-defined networking & firewall design — segmentation, micro-perimeter, north-south and east-west traffic controls, policy-driven configuration
  • Handover & runbook documentation — operational guide, escalation paths, patching procedures, IT team knowledge transfer
Business Outcomes
  • Full Azure IaaS/PaaS capability operating entirely within your own four walls
  • Data sovereignty guaranteed — no data crosses borders or leaves your facility
  • Operational continuity regardless of regional cloud outages, geopolitical disruption, connectivity loss, or sanctions
  • Bi-directional workload mobility — move workloads between Azure Local and public Azure as your needs evolve
  • Meets NCA ECC, SAMA CSF, PDPL and international data residency requirements by design
  • Same Azure portal, same tooling, same security stack — zero new management overhead
Compliance Frameworks
NCA ECCSAMA CSFPDPLISO 27001NIST CSFEssential 8
Qualifying Questions
  • Do you have a data sovereignty or data residency mandate that prevents use of public cloud regions?
  • Do you own or operate your own datacentre or server room with adequate power and cooling?
  • What is the approximate number of VMs or workloads to be hosted?
  • Is this connected (Arc-enabled) or fully air-gapped (disconnected mode)?
  • Is there an existing Active Directory / Entra ID environment to integrate with?
  • What is the target compliance framework — NCA, SAMA, ISO, or government-specific?
Timeline: 8–12 weeks from hardware delivery · Hardware procurement is separate · Excludes Microsoft licensing & Azure Local subscription fees
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Proposal in
48 hours

Tell us the scenario — we confirm the right product and deliver a fully scoped proposal within two business days.