Aerosoft provides cloud services in the Cayman Islands for businesses that want to move off ageing on-island servers and run on infrastructure that stays up through storms, power cuts and growth. We are a local team based in George Town, Grand Cayman, and we plan, migrate and manage cloud environments on AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud for companies across the Cayman Islands and the wider Caribbean.
This is about the systems your business depends on, not your website. We assess what you run today, design the right cloud setup, move your servers, files, databases and applications across with as little disruption as possible, then keep the environment secure, backed up and ready for hurricane season. You own every account and all of your data, and there is no lock-in to us or to any single cloud provider.
Cloud migration from on-island servers
Many Cayman businesses still run their core systems on a server sitting in a back office or a rack in George Town. That server is a single point of failure. It is exposed to power interruptions, flooding, theft, hardware age and the cost of replacing it every few years. Cloud migration moves those workloads to data centres built for uptime, so your business is not tied to one box on one island.
We start by mapping what you actually run, your file shares, email, line of business applications, databases and accounting systems, and how they depend on each other. Then we plan a migration path that fits your budget and your tolerance for downtime, whether that means a staged move over several weekends or a lift and shift followed by tuning. We test each step before we cut over, and we keep your old system available until you are confident the new one is working.
AWS, Azure and Google Cloud setup
We are not tied to one platform. We build on Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, and we choose based on what your business already uses and where each workload runs best. If your team lives in Microsoft 365, Azure often fits naturally. If you need a specific managed database or analytics service, we place it where it works well and costs less to run.
Whichever provider we use, we set the foundation up properly from day one. That means separate environments, sensible network design, identity and access controls so people only reach what they should, encryption for data at rest and in transit, and logging so you can see what happened and when. We configure everything in your own cloud account, under your billing, so you keep full ownership and can see exactly what you are paying for.
Cloud infrastructure and cost optimisation
Cloud bills grow quietly when nobody is watching. Oversized servers, forgotten test environments, storage nobody deletes and data transfer charges all add up. We size your infrastructure to what you actually need, not to a guess, and we review it regularly so you are not paying for idle capacity month after month.
The practical work includes right-sizing compute, choosing the correct storage class for files you rarely touch, scheduling non-production systems to switch off outside working hours, and using reserved or committed pricing where your usage is steady. We also set up billing alerts and simple dashboards so there are no surprises. The goal is infrastructure that scales up when you are busy and back down when you are not, with costs you can predict and explain.
Backups, disaster recovery and business continuity
In the Cayman Islands, resilience is not optional. Hurricane season runs from June to November, and a serious storm can knock out power and connectivity for days. If your only copy of the business is on a server in your office, a bad week can become a lost year. Cloud infrastructure lets us keep your data and systems safe well away from any single site.
We set up automated, encrypted backups on a schedule that matches how often your data changes, and we store copies in more than one location, including a region outside the storm's path. We define clear recovery targets with you, how much data you can afford to lose and how quickly you need to be back, then build a disaster recovery plan to meet them. We also test recovery, because a backup you have never restored is only a hope. When a storm is forecast, your systems are already somewhere safe.
Managed cloud operations
Moving to the cloud is the start, not the finish. Someone has to patch systems, watch for problems, apply security updates, manage backups and respond when something breaks. We offer managed cloud operations so your team can run the business while senior local engineers look after the infrastructure underneath it.
We monitor the health of your servers, databases and key services, apply updates on a schedule that avoids your busy hours, review access and security regularly, and keep your recovery plan current as your systems change. You get a named team on Eastern time, reachable by phone and email, and plain reports on what we did and why. This is infrastructure management, distinct from a helpdesk or from keeping a website online, and it is what stops small issues from becoming outages.
What our cloud services include
Cloud readiness assessment
We begin by mapping everything you run today, your servers, applications, file storage, databases, email and how they connect. We look at performance, licensing, security and cost, then tell you honestly what should move to the cloud, what should stay, and what should be replaced. You get a clear plan with a recommended provider, a migration approach and a realistic view of downtime, so you can decide with the full picture in front of you.
Migration planning and execution
We plan the move in stages so your business keeps working. We prepare the target environment, replicate your data, and test each workload before it goes live. Cutover happens at a time that suits you, often overnight or over a weekend, and we keep your existing systems available as a fallback until the new setup is proven. We handle files, databases, applications and user access, and we confirm everything works before we call it done.
Cloud architecture and setup
We design and build your environment on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud with security and reliability in mind from the start. That includes network design, identity and access management, encryption, separate environments for production and testing, and logging. Everything is configured in your own cloud account under your billing, documented so any competent engineer can follow it, and built to grow with you rather than needing a rebuild in a year.
Backup and disaster recovery
We set up automated, encrypted backups on a schedule matched to how often your data changes, and we store copies in more than one location. We agree recovery targets with you, then build and document a disaster recovery plan to meet them. We also test restores so you know recovery actually works. For Cayman businesses, this is the part that protects you through hurricane season and any other unexpected loss.
Cost management and optimisation
We right-size your infrastructure so you pay for what you use, not for idle capacity. We set the correct storage classes, schedule non-production systems to switch off after hours, and apply committed pricing where your usage is steady. We configure billing alerts and clear dashboards so costs stay visible and predictable. We review usage regularly and adjust, because a cloud environment left alone tends to get more expensive, not less.
Managed operations and support
After migration we can keep your environment running. We monitor health, apply security patches and updates, manage backups, review access, and keep your recovery plan current as things change. You get a named local team on Eastern time and plain reports on what we did. You keep full ownership and every login, so you can bring the work in-house or move to another provider at any time without losing anything.
Cloud with Aerosoft vs. on-island servers only
| What matters | Aerosoft Cayman | On-island servers only |
|---|---|---|
| Storm resilience | Data and systems replicated to regions outside the storm's path, ready before a hurricane arrives. | Everything sits on one server on the island, exposed to power loss, flooding and outages. |
| Recovery from failure | Tested backups and a documented recovery plan with agreed targets for time and data loss. | Recovery depends on the last manual backup, if one exists and if it can be restored. |
| Scaling and capacity | Capacity grows and shrinks with demand, so you pay for what you use. | Fixed hardware that is either underused or maxed out, and slow and costly to change. |
| Maintenance and updates | Patched, monitored and updated by senior local engineers on a set schedule. | Falls to whoever has time, so updates slip and small problems build up. |
| Upfront and hardware cost | No large hardware purchase, with predictable running costs you can review and control. | Big capital outlay every few years, plus power, cooling, replacement parts and space. |
| Ownership and control | Everything runs in your own cloud account, under your billing, with no lock-in. | Tied to specific hardware and often to one person who knows how it was set up. |
Answers for Cayman business owners.
Why should a Cayman business move to the cloud?
Moving to the cloud removes your reliance on a single server on the island, which is exposed to power cuts, flooding, theft and hardware failure. In the Cayman Islands, where hurricane season runs from June to November, cloud infrastructure keeps your data and systems safe in data centres away from the storm. You also gain flexible capacity, predictable running costs, automatic backups and updates, and the ability to work from anywhere.
What happens to my systems during a hurricane if I am on the cloud?
If your systems are on the cloud, they keep running from data centres well outside the Cayman Islands, so a storm hitting Grand Cayman does not take them down. Your data is backed up and replicated to more than one region before the season starts. As long as your team has an internet connection, from home, another island or overseas, they can reach your files and applications. When a storm is forecast, there is nothing physical to protect or move.
How much do cloud services cost in the Cayman Islands?
Cloud costs in the Cayman Islands depend on how much you run, how much data you store, and whether you need managed operations on top. There is no fixed price because every environment is different. Cloud usually replaces a large hardware purchase every few years with predictable monthly running costs. After a short scoping call we assess your systems, estimate the ongoing cloud spend and our fees, and you approve the plan before anything starts.
How long does a cloud migration take?
A straightforward migration for a small business can take a few weeks, while larger environments with many applications and databases take longer and move in stages. The timeline depends on how much data you have, how your systems connect, and how much downtime you can accept. We plan the move so your business keeps working, test each step, and keep your existing systems available as a fallback until the new setup is proven.
Which cloud provider is best, AWS, Azure or Google Cloud?
The best provider depends on what your business already uses and where each workload runs well. If your team relies on Microsoft 365, Azure often fits naturally. AWS and Google Cloud have strengths for specific databases, analytics and scale. We are not tied to one platform, so we recommend the provider that suits your systems and budget, and we build everything in your own account so you keep full control.
Will moving to the cloud make my systems slower in the Cayman Islands?
Well-designed cloud systems usually perform as well as or better than an ageing on-island server, provided your internet connection is reliable. We place workloads in regions with good connectivity to the Cayman Islands, keep files people use often close at hand, and can set up local caching or offline access where it matters. During the assessment we check your connectivity and design around it, so performance is planned rather than left to chance.
What is the difference between cloud services and website hosting?
Website hosting keeps your public website online. Cloud services cover the infrastructure your business runs on, your servers, files, databases, applications, backups and disaster recovery. Aerosoft handles website hosting and maintenance separately under support and hosting. This page is about migrating and running your core business systems in the cloud, including resilience for hurricane season, which is a different and larger piece of work.
Can you keep managing our cloud after the migration?
Yes. After the move we offer managed cloud operations, so senior local engineers monitor your systems, apply security patches and updates, manage backups, review access and keep your recovery plan current. You get a named team on Eastern time, reachable by phone and email, and plain reports on the work. You can also take management in-house at any point, because you keep every account and all documentation.
Is my data secure and private in the cloud?
Data in a properly built cloud environment is often more secure than on a server in an office. We encrypt data at rest and in transit, restrict access so people reach only what they need, keep audit logs, and apply security updates on schedule. Your data lives in your own cloud account under your billing. We follow recognised security practices and configure everything so you can meet your own compliance and privacy obligations.
Do we own our cloud accounts, or are we locked in to Aerosoft?
You own everything. We build your environment in your own AWS, Azure or Google Cloud account, under your billing, and we document how it is set up. There is no lock-in to Aerosoft or to any single provider. If you ever move to another firm or bring the work in-house, you keep all accounts, data and documentation, and your systems keep running without us.
Ready to move your Cayman business to the cloud?
Book a scoping call and we will assess your current systems and map a clear migration and resilience plan for your Cayman Islands business.
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