In this article, we’ll cover:
- The state of cloud migrations in the UK market.
- An overview on compliance and regulation.
- Why organisations should move to the cloud.
- What support Gamma can offer through the Edge programme.
96% of organisations have now deployed some sort of cloud service. The UK’s cloud computing market, as of 2025, is worth $56 billion; by 2030, it’ll hit a value of $118 billion. It shows the continued strength of the market as more organisations complete their transition to cloud services.
In mature markets like the UK, the simple cloud migrations have largely been completed. All that remains are the more complex deployments, leaving organisations with the task of having to navigate that shift. To take their business to the cloud, they need more than just a complete cloud solution.
The real value lies in full migration support. An end-to-end process that keeps organisations on the right path to the cloud. It can be a crucial factor in determining the success of a cloud migration.
Regulation round-up
Every market across the globe is different. Economic conditions and consumer culture, for example are just two factors that helps differentiate a country’s market. The UK is certainly no different.
The UK formally left the EU at the end of 2020, with the existing EU GDPR framework replaced with the UK’s own GDPR. There are plenty of similarities between the two, with security compliance being a critical factor. Methods such as encryption and regular data audits all help to keep organisations compliant.
There’s also a particular focus on moving public sector organisations to the cloud. Back in 2013, a ‘Cloud First’ policy encouraged central government departments to take a cloud-first approach when procuring new services. It’s still commonly referenced, showcasing the continued importance of moving services to the cloud.
Regulatory challenges can often trip up organisations, regardless of size or sector. Working with a partner who understands these frameworks is instrumental to a successful cloud migration.
The drive behind migrating
Regulatory hurdles are always the main factor that determine how successful a cloud migration can be. But what spurs that original decision? To summarise, businesses move to the cloud to:
- Cut costs: Existing legacy systems can be expensive to maintain. With cloud-based systems, businesses only pay for what they use, which is perfect for growing SMEs.
- Boost security: As mentioned already, encryption and other sophisticated security tactics are commonplace in cloud services. With the cyber security threat landscape evolving, such methods are a must-have.
- Improve scalability: Resources can be either increased or decreased with ease, allowing organisations to manage their assets effectively.
- Enable remote working: Working models are drastically different than they were 5 years ago. Remote and hybrid working are still here, and the cloud makes it easier for these far-off employees to access applications.
The simple migrations are done, but the more complex transitions are still in progress. Some organisations require a structured, multi-phased approach to moving assets to the cloud. They’re determined to work with integrated solutions that are both scalable and secure.
Legacy transformation, simplified
The Gamma Edge framework was built through in-depth conversations with our partners. Their insights helped shape a proposition that helps partners grow and realise their long-term ambitions. Across 5 distinct pillars, our partners can rely on a programme that rightly rewards ambition.
One of these pillars is Migrate, which makes the transition away from legacy systems easier than ever. Partners can reduce customer churn through a process that optimises resource usage, as customer solutions are modernised with minimal risk.
Thanks to end-to-end migration support, legacy bases can be updated with ease to drive future growth. Our partners can give their customers the tools needed to complete their cloud migration and create a more efficient, productive workforce.
With an intelligent base analysis and a data-led mindset, Migrate is just what our partners need to manage the final, more complex cloud migrations.
The skies the limit
As eyes turn to the future, the UK market needs to prepare itself. The PSTN Switch-Off is scheduled for 2027, and the end of the copper network will pose its own problems. There’s no better time to act.
To stay both relevant and effective, organisations need to take their operations to the cloud. Once this infrastructure is in place, our partners can help their customers start the next journey to better, smarter communications.
Cloud maturity is far from the end of the story – it’s just the beginning.