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The Blueprint for Fundamental App Re-architecture in Azure

October 23, 2025 • Synextra • Season 1 • Episode 23

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Elliott and Matt are back, taking on the complex, often misunderstood world of app modernisation. Whether you’re migrating, rebuilding, or questioning whether that old VM has had its day, this episode lays out what modernising in Azure really looks like. Expect straight talk, a few rants, and plenty of practical advice from people who’ve seen it all — the good, the bad, and the costly.

#Azuremodernisation #cloudmigration #devopsjourney

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: What is Application Modernisation in Azure?
03:31 – Modernisation and Cost: Does it save or increase spend?
06:09 – VMware to Azure: Is migration really modernisation?
10:30 – Azure Arc, Hybrid Cloud, and the Modernisation Journey
15:45 – What Could Possibly Go Wrong: Common pitfalls and design mistakes
21:06 – Crossing Over Roles, Skills and Cost Responsibilities
31:48 – Data Sovereignty and Compliance in Azure
33:31 – Netflix Case Study: Lessons from large-scale modernisation
36:43 – Aligning Cloud Migration with Business KPIs
41:45 – Reputation Matters: Mapping the Customer Journey
43:23 – Key Takeaways: Lessons learned from app modernisation
45:59 – The Next Big Thing in Cloud-Native Architecture

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