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Still relying on legacy systems? It’s time for a rethink. You wouldn’t run today’s applications on a flip phone—so why let yesterday’s infrastructure run your business?

Legacy systems have their place in history, but in a world shaped by AI, real-time data, and rapid innovation, they’ve quietly become the weakest link. They slow things down, chew through budgets, and make it harder for your business to keep up—let alone get ahead.

Meanwhile, your competitors are modernizing. They’re building intelligent, scalable environments in the cloud and launching new capabilities faster than ever. The gap isn’t just technical—it’s strategic.

The question isn’t whether to modernize. It’s whether you want your data center to hold you back—or propel you forward.

What’s getting in the way?

If it were easy, everyone would’ve done it already. But legacy systems are often deeply embedded in your day-to-day operations. They’re reliable, yes—but also rigid, hard to scale, and expensive to maintain.

Your IT team? Likely already overloaded, reacting more than innovating. Add aging infrastructure, security limitations, and rising expectations—and modernization starts to feel like climbing Everest.

But here’s the thing: modernization doesn’t mean throwing everything out. It means making smart, strategic upgrades—starting with your data center.

The first step: A smarter cloud foundation

The journey begins by moving to a managed Azure cloud. No DIY chaos, no spaghetti servers—just a scalable, secure, and expertly managed environment that adapts with your business.

This shift lets you leave behind on-prem headaches—like hardware failures and maintenance backlogs—and gain global performance, built-in disaster recovery, and enterprise-grade security.

Even better? It frees up your team to focus on driving innovation, not maintaining hardware.

Modern infrastructure is your new normal. But the real power comes when you combine it with smart data.

Data modernization: Let’s make that data work for you

Now that you’re in the cloud, it’s time to rethink your data—not just where it lives, but how it’s structured, accessed, and used.

Data modernization goes beyond migration. It’s about optimizing databases, modernizing integrations, and enabling real-time insights so data can actually support decision-making, not just sit in storage.

The result? Faster reporting, more accurate forecasting, and a smoother path to automation, AI, and innovation.

Of course, all this cloud magic comes with one caveat: cloud costs. That’s where it pays to be proactive.

Cost control without the chaos: Enter Azure FinOps

Let’s talk budgets. Cloud is powerful—but if you don’t manage it right, costs can creep up fast.

That’s why Azure FinOps is non-negotiable. It helps you monitor, optimize, and align cloud spending with business priorities. No more guessing, no more surprise invoices.

It’s not just a finance tool—it’s a way for IT and finance to speak the same language, make better decisions, and ensure you’re getting full value from your Azure environment.

Cloud efficiency? It’s not a luxury. It’s a competitive advantage.

What about heavy workloads? You’ll want HPC

If your business handles large simulations, AI model training, advanced analytics, or risk modeling, traditional infrastructure might not cut it.

That’s where high-performance computing (HPC) steps in. With Azure’s HPC capabilities, you get serious compute power on demand—no servers, no delays, no upfront CapEx.

Whether you’re in engineering, healthcare, finance, or research, HPC allows you to do more, faster—with agility and cost control baked in.

Don’t leave your apps behind: Modernize with Managed Dynamics

While your data center evolves, don’t forget your business applications. ERP and CRM systems are often the backbone of your operations—and they deserve an upgrade too.

With Managed Dynamics, you can bring these applications into the modern cloud ecosystem. That means smoother integrations, better user experiences, real-time data flow, and fewer interruptions.

No more costly upgrades or unexpected downtime. Just modern business systems, fully aligned with your new infrastructure.

What’s next: A roadmap for innovation

Here’s where most cloud journeys stop. But at Intwo, we see this as the beginning.

Post-modernization, we work with you to build a roadmap—not just for optimization, but for new value creation. We help you modernize applications, leverage AI, automate intelligently, and explore new digital services that drive real business results.

With a strong foundation in place, it becomes easier (and faster) to innovate—safely, strategically, and at your pace.

This isn’t just “cloud adoption.” This is building a future-proof digital core.

Why Intwo?

At Intwo, we bring together the strategy, technology, and experience to guide you from legacy to leading-edge—without disrupting your business.

We offer:

  • Cloud consulting that aligns with your business goals
  • Expertly run managed Azure cloud services
  • Tailored data modernization strategies
  • Proven Azure FinOps implementation
  • End-to-end support for Managed Dynamics
  • Scalable HPC setups for demanding workloads

We don’t just get you to the cloud. We help you thrive in it.

Let’s modernize—Your way

Your legacy systems have served their time. Now it’s time to move forward—with clarity, control, and confidence.

Talk to us today about how we can help you modernize your data center, unlock new value, and build a smarter future in the cloud.

Take the first step toward a more agile, intelligent, and future-ready environment!

September 29, 2025

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Rene Verschoor - EVP Modern Datacenter Services

Rene Verschoor, EVP at Intwo, excels in driving IT strategy through innovative datacenter solutions. His expertise in bridging digitization with infrastructure transforms challenges into clear, actionable outcomes. Passionate about building teams and businesses, Rene’s service-driven approach empowers success.