Managed Cloud Services.
ANS Co-Managed Cloud Services give you access to the expertise, tooling and operational support needed to get more from your cloud environment. Whether you’re managing Azure, AWS, private cloud or hybrid platforms, we work as an extension of your team to improve performance, strengthen governance and support ongoing optimisation.
With 24x7x365 support, proactive cloud management and specialist expertise on demand, we help organisations reduce operational complexity while retaining control of their cloud strategy.
Why Organisations Choose ANS Co-Managed Cloud
Retain control of your cloud strategy while gaining access to the expertise, tooling and operational support needed to optimise performance, strengthen governance and accelerate innovation.
Extend Your Team
Access experienced cloud specialists who work alongside your internal teams, helping you overcome skills gaps and accelerate delivery.
Reduce Operational Overhead
Offload routine management, monitoring and optimisation activities so your team can focus on strategic initiatives.
Improve Visibility & Control
Gain deeper insight into performance, utilisation, security and cloud spend through proactive management and reporting.
Build A Platform Ready For Growth
Create a secure, resilient and well-governed cloud environment capable of supporting modern applications, AI initiatives and future business requirements.
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.
Reduce Cloud Costs
Review cloud consumption, resource utilisation and provisioning to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost savings.
Strengthen Security & Governance
Validate governance controls, security configurations and compliance alignment against cloud best practices.
Improve Platform Performance
Identify opportunities to automate processes, reduce operational overhead and improve platform performance.
Validate Cloud Architecture
Benchmark your environment against vendor best practices for architecture, configuration and platform design.
Operating Model Review
Assess whether a fully managed, co-managed or hybrid approach is best suited to your team, skills and business goals.
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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Why ANS
What Sets ANS Apart?
From 24×7 operational support and cloud optimisation to AI readiness and application modernisation, ANS helps organisations maximise the value of their cloud investments.
Microsoft UK Partner of the Year
Recognised by Microsoft as UK Partner of the Year, reflecting our expertise in helping organisations modernise, optimise and maximise the value of their cloud investments.
Co-Managed Approach
Retain control of your cloud strategy while ANS provides operational expertise, optimisation and governance support.
24x7 UK-Based Expertise
Access a team of cloud engineers, architects and specialists who extend your internal capabilities around the clock.
Dedicated Customer Success Unit
Strategic guidance focused on continuous improvement, business alignment and long-term cloud value.
Enterprise-Grade Tooling
Gain visibility into performance, costs and service health without investing in complex tooling yourself.
AI-Ready Cloud Foundations
Build a secure, scalable and well-governed platform capable of supporting AI initiatives and future innovation.
Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Flexibility
Run workloads where they make the most sense, with support across Azure, AWS, private and hybrid environments.
SRE & DevOps Enablement
Improve reliability, automation and delivery through modern cloud engineering practices.
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
Cloud Platforms & Services We Support
From day-to-day cloud operations and platform optimisation to application modernisation and AI readiness, ANS helps organisations maximise the value of their cloud investments across Azure, AWS, private cloud and hybrid environments.
Azure Managed Services
Our UK-based team manages your Azure environment 24/7, ensuring peak performance, cost-efficiency, and compliance with Microsoft best practices.
AWS Managed Services
We handle your AWS infrastructure, delivering high availability, expert support, and seamless cloud management—no in-house expertise required.
Managed Private Cloud
Hosted in our data centres or yours, our private cloud solutions are flexible, ITIL-aligned, and backed by top-tier certifications like ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.
Our Technology Partners
More Customer Stories
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