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Different cloud platforms managed by ANS, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Vmaware, etc.

Managed Cloud Services.

ANS Managed Cloud Services help organisations operate, support and maintain cloud environments without the complexity of managing everything in-house. Whether you’re running workloads in Azure, AWS, private cloud or hybrid environments, we take care of operations, optimisation and governance, while you stay focused on business priorities.

With 24x7x365 support, proactive management and access to specialist cloud expertise, we help organisations maximise the value of their cloud investment.

Which Cloud Operating Model Is Right For Your Organisation?

Whether you're looking to outsource cloud operations or extend the capabilities of your internal team, ANS provides flexible cloud services designed around your skills, resources and business objectives.

Fully Managed Cloud Co-Managed Cloud
ANS takes ownership of day-to-day cloud operations, monitoring, optimisation and governance. You retain strategic ownership while ANS provides operational expertise, governance and optimisation support.
Ideal for organisations with limited in-house cloud resource. Ideal for organisations with an established cloud team that needs additional expertise and capacity.
Focus on business priorities while ANS manages the platform. Focus on innovation and transformation while ANS helps manage operational complexity.
ANS leads operational management and platform administration. Responsibilities are shared between your team and ANS based on your operating model.
Best suited to organisations wanting a fully outsourced cloud service. Best suited to organisations wanting to retain control while accessing enterprise-grade support, governance and optimisation.

Fully Managed Cloud

ANS takes ownership of day-to-day cloud operations, monitoring, optimisation and governance.
Ideal for organisations with limited in-house cloud resource.
Focus on business priorities while ANS manages the platform.
ANS leads operational management and platform administration.
Best suited to organisations wanting a fully outsourced cloud service.

Co-Managed Cloud

You retain strategic ownership while ANS provides operational expertise, governance and optimisation support.
Ideal for organisations with an established cloud team that needs additional expertise and capacity.
Focus on innovation and transformation while ANS helps manage operational complexity.
Responsibilities are shared between your team and ANS based on your operating model.
Best suited to organisations wanting to retain control while accessing enterprise-grade support, governance and optimisation.

Optimise Your Cloud Environment With A Cloud Check

Gain an independent assessment of your cloud environment to uncover opportunities to reduce costs, strengthen security, improve performance and maximise the value of your cloud investment.

Get Your Cloud Check Results

Your Cloud Check Includes:

✅ Opportunities to reduce cloud spend and improve efficiency
✅ A review of security, governance and operational practices
✅ Expert recommendations tailored to your cloud environment
✅ Guidance on the support approach best suited to your organisation
✅ A prioritised roadmap for future improvements

Complete the form to request your Cloud Check and receive tailored recommendations for your cloud environment.

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How ANS Supports Modern Cloud Operations

Whether you need fully managed or co-managed cloud services, ANS helps organisations improve visibility, strengthen governance, optimise cloud investments and build resilient platforms for future growth.

Specialist Cloud Expertise

Access experienced cloud engineers and architects who extend your internal capabilities and help accelerate operational and strategic initiatives.

Enterprise Visibility & Insight

Gain clearer visibility into cloud performance, security, utilisation and cost with advanced monitoring, reporting and optimisation capabilities.

Proactive Platform Management

Reduce operational overhead through continuous monitoring, management and support designed to help maintain platform performance and resilience.

Security, Governance and Compliance Built In

Strengthen security, compliance and cost control with governance embedded into day-to-day cloud operations.

Ready for AI & Modern Workloads

Build a cloud foundation capable of supporting AI adoption, modern applications and future business growth.

Continuous Cloud Optimisation

Improve efficiency, performance and value over time through ongoing recommendations and cloud optimisation activities.

Customer Testimonial

Why Calisen Chose ANS

"We were looking for an organisation that could provide a customised solution to address our business challenge. But what we didn’t want was just a vendor. We were looking for an organisation to build a partnership with. We recognised that our digital transformation journey would be a vast undertaking, so it was crucial that we partner with an organisation that could guide us through the whole journey – not just one part of it."

Nadeem Shafi | IT director at Calisen

UK's Leading Managed Cloud Service Provider

Why Choose ANS

As an Azure Expert MSP and AWS MSP, we deliver industry-leading solutions and services backed by world-class expertise. Whether you’re just starting your cloud journey or levelling up, we’ve got you covered.

Co-Managed Approach

Retain control of your cloud strategy, while ANS take care of day-to-day operations, optimisation and governance.

24x7 UK-Based Cloud Expertise, On Demand

24×7 support from UK-based cloud specialists, backed by 300+ cloud, platform and infrastructure experts who extend your team without scaling headcount.

Dedicated Customer Success Unit

Providing strategic guidance to align your platform to business goals, driving continuous optimisation and long-term value.

ANS Glass

A single portal providing visibility into cost, performance, and service through a single, centralised portal.

Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Flexibiltiy

Run workloads where they make the most sense, with flexible support across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

SRE & DevOps Enablement

Modern engineering practices that improve reliability, automation and delivery.

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A diverse range of clients have placed their trust in ANS for expert cloud managed services. With a proven track record of delivering seamless cloud solutions tailored to each customers unique needs, ANS has become the go-to partner for businesses to harness the power of the cloud.

FAQs - Managed Cloud Services

What is managed cloud services?

Managed Cloud Services refers to outsourcing the management and maintenance of your cloud infrastructure to a trusted managed cloud services partner. Whether delivered as a fully managed service or a co-managed model, your provider acts as an extension of your team, taking responsibility for the ongoing management and optimisation of your cloud environment. This includes system updates, data backups, automation, monitoring, and the continuous improvement of cost efficiency, security, performance, and compliance.

This enables organisations to access specialist expertise, strengthen cloud operations, and focus on innovation and strategic priorities without the need to maintain extensive in-house cloud management capabilities.

When do I need managed cloud services?

If you’re facing any of the challenges below, Managed Cloud Services can help you optimise your cloud environment, reduce operational burden and ensure your platform continues to support your business goals.

  • We need to reduce cloud costs but don’t have the skills or resources to manage optimisation effectively.
  • We need access to specialist cloud expertise across multiple technologies and platforms.
  • We need 24/7 monitoring and support but don’t have the capacity to provide it in-house.
  • We want to free up internal teams from day-to-day cloud operations so they can focus on strategic priorities.
  • We want developers to innovate faster while maintaining security, governance and control.
  • We need a more effective approach to cloud governance, policy management and change control.
  • We need a trusted partner to design, manage and support a tailored cloud solution that meets our business requirements.

Can managed cloud services optimise cloud spend?

Yes. Managed Cloud Services help identify inefficiencies, optimise resource usage and improve governance, helping organisations reduce unnecessary cloud spend while ensuring workloads remain secure and performant. ANS Glass supports this by providing a single view of cloud costs, performance and service management, helping you identify optimisation opportunities and make more informed decisions about your cloud investment.

Can managed cloud services strengthen my cloud security posture?

Yes. ANS helps strengthen your cloud security through proactive monitoring, governance and expert 24X7 managed support. We work to identify potential risks, apply security best practices and maintain a secure, resilient cloud environment, helping you protect critical workloads and meet compliance requirements.

What should I look for in a cloud managed services partner?

The key factors to consider when choosing a Managed Cloud Services provider,

  • Multi-cloud expertise
  • 24x7x365 UK-based support
  • Certified Security and governance specialists
  • Cost optimisation and performance management tools
  • Proven cloud transformation experience