What is a cloud readiness assessment?

A cloud readiness assessment is a structured evaluation of an organisation's existing IT systems, applications, and infrastructure to determine their suitability for migration to cloud platforms like AWS. It produces a system inventory, dependency map, risk register, and costed migration roadmap.

What does SC security clearance mean for cloud consulting?

SC (Security Check) clearance is a UK government vetting level that allows consultants to work on OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and SECRET-rated programmes. It typically takes 3-6 months to obtain, so working with an SC-cleared consultant eliminates onboarding delays on public sector cloud programmes.

What is the difference between cloud migration and digital modernisation?

Cloud migration specifically refers to moving existing systems from on-premise infrastructure to cloud platforms. Digital modernisation is broader — it includes cloud migration but also covers replacing paper-based processes with digital systems, rebuilding legacy applications, and introducing automation and AI tooling.

SC Cleared · AWS · Terraform · AI Solutions

Cloud infrastructure, AI solutions, and digital modernisation done right.

We help UK public sector and enterprise organisations modernise legacy systems, build secure cloud infrastructure, and harness AI — with less risk and faster results.

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Security Clearance

AWS

Cloud Platform

SOC2

Compliance Delivery

Solutions & Automation

IaC

Terraform / CloudFormation

Services

What we deliver

Cloud Readiness Assessment

System inventory, dependency mapping, risk register, and a costed migration roadmap. A clear picture of where you are and what it takes to move — before you commit to a programme.

Fixed price · Typically 1–2 weeks

AWS Infrastructure & Terraform

Infrastructure as Code, landing zone design, CI/CD pipelines, security hardening, and operational readiness. Built to public sector standards with full documentation and handover.

Day rate or fixed price · Ongoing engagements

Security & Compliance

SOC2 readiness, Cyber Essentials preparation, AWS security posture reviews. Hands-on compliance delivery with audit-ready documentation — not just advisory.

Fixed price · Typically 1–2 weeks

Digitisation & Modernisation

Moving from paper-based or legacy processes to modern digital systems. Full-stack application development, data transformation, and AI-augmented automation.

Scoped per engagement

AI Solutions & Automation

Custom AI agents, intelligent automation pipelines, and LLM integration using AWS Bedrock and leading AI platforms. From proof of concept to production — helping organisations unlock practical value from AI without the hype. Process automation, document intelligence, and AI-augmented workflows tailored to your domain.

Scoped per engagement · POC to production

Our Approach

Built different

Security Cleared

Active SC clearance. Deploy on OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and SECRET programmes without vetting delays.

Senior Delivery

No bench, no juniors. Every engagement is hands-on senior engineering from day one.

AI-Accelerated

AI tooling compresses analysis and documentation timelines. Human expertise stays on architecture and judgement.

Fixed-Price Outcomes

We prefer fixed-price engagements. You know the cost upfront. We carry the delivery risk.

Sectors

Who we work with

UK Public Sector

Central government, NHS trusts, local authorities, and defence organisations requiring cleared personnel and compliant delivery.

Enterprise & Mid-Market

Organisations with ageing infrastructure, PE portfolio companies needing rapid modernisation, and regulated industries requiring compliant cloud environments.

Contact

Ready to modernise?

Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation about where you are and how we can help.

Email

info@gosforthdigital.co.uk

Based in

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Delivering nationwide and remotely

Typical response

Within 24 hours on working days

Gosforth Digital Ltd is registered in England & Wales. We hold active SC security clearance for public sector engagements.