VMware migration and VCF consultancy
We design, upgrade and migrate VMware Cloud Foundation estates with HCX, and we fix migrations that have stalled. A London consultancy since 2016 and a Crown Commercial Service supplier.
- Founded, UK-based
- 2016
- Projects delivered
- 200+
- Working with VMware
- 10+ years
- Monitoring as a service
- 24/7
Vendors we design, deploy and support
VMware
Broadcom
Cisco
Dell Technologies
Lenovo
What do you need to do with VMware?
Move off vSphere 7 or 8
Plan and run the move to VCF with HCX, from assessment to final cutover.
Rescue a stalled HCX migration
We fix service meshes that won't come up, network extensions that fail and transfers stuck at 0%.
Design a VCF platform
Architecture, sizing, and low-level and high-level designs for VCF 5.x and 9.x.
Upgrade to VCF 9.1
Upgrade paths, compatibility checks and the order to do it in.
Leave VMware Cloud Director
Move service provider tenants to VCF Automation.
Prove your disaster recovery works
Design, deploy and test VMware Live Site Recovery, including real failovers.
Free planning tools
Free to use. Use them before you speak to anyone.
- VCF Migration Estimator
Assessment days, wave count and a realistic cutover window for your vSphere to VMware Cloud Foundation move.
- Cisco ASA to NSX Estimator
How many ASA rules you'll actually rebuild on the vDefend Distributed Firewall, how many application waves it takes, and what sets your end date.
- F5 to Avi Estimator
How many virtual services you'll build on VMware Avi Load Balancer, how much configuration converts on its own, and how many waves it takes.
- BIG-IQ to Avi Estimator
For estates managed through F5 BIG-IQ: how much you can retire, how many parallel streams change control allows, and how long it takes.
- Migration RFP Builder
A complete, editable request for proposal with scope, requirements, pricing schedule, evaluation weightings and timetable.
- DR and Backup RFP Builder
An editable request for proposal with recovery objectives by tier, transition plan, pricing schedule and evaluation weightings.
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Other services
AI automation
We find the business processes worth automating, build the automations, and put governance, security and staff training around them. That includes private and sovereign AI where your data has to stay under your control.
Microsoft 365 migration
We move mail and documents to Microsoft 365 (Office 365) from on-premises Exchange, SharePoint or legacy mail systems. We set up the new tenant, plan the move so users see as little disruption as possible, and manage it from start to finish.
Monitoring as a service
We monitor your servers, networks, cloud platforms, applications, databases and websites from one central platform. Agents and sensors collect data 24/7 and send it to our monitoring platform, where it is analysed in real time.
When we detect a problem we tell you straight away. If you also have our managed IT support contract, we fix it for you. You pay for what you use, with no hardware or software to buy upfront, and live dashboards show how a system behaved before, during and after an incident.
Threat and vulnerability management
We find, assess and prioritise the security weaknesses in your network so the most serious ones are fixed first. We work with vendors including Tenable, CyberArk and Qualys.
Knowing which threats matter most improves your security posture and stops you spending money on the wrong ones.
Outsourced IT support
Outsourcing IT support gives you experienced engineers without the cost of hiring, training and keeping a full in-house IT department. It frees your own IT team for strategic projects, and an external provider brings current security practice that strengthens your security posture.
Website design and SEO
We build WordPress blogs and CMS sites, and set up e-commerce on WooCommerce, Shopify or Magento. Every site is tested before delivery, and you have the same support contact throughout the project.
Our SEO work covers on-page and off-page SEO including backlink building, website audits and reports, Google Business listings, Google Maps integration and citations, and Google Analytics setup.
Logo and branding design
We design custom logos and complete brand identity kits covering colour palette, typography and tone, so your brand looks and sounds the same wherever it appears.
Project management
We run IT infrastructure and cloud projects for public and private sector clients using PRINCE2 Agile: PRINCE2 for governance and business justification, Agile for delivering in increments. Risks, dependencies and resources are managed openly so the project lands on time and on budget.
IT procurement
We source hardware, software and cloud services from a wide range of suppliers and can obtain discounts that aren't generally available to the public. We can handle the whole process: understanding the requirement, quoting and supplying, then configuring and installing what you bought.
BC/DR planning
Power cuts, ransomware and natural disasters can stop a business, costing revenue, damaging the brand and leaving customers waiting. We write business continuity plans, disaster recovery plans and DRP documentation so you know how the business keeps running and how quickly it recovers.
Frequently asked questions about Consult Circle
What does Consult Circle do?
Consult Circle is a London IT consultancy that designs, upgrades and migrates VMware Cloud Foundation estates, runs VMware HCX migrations, and provides disaster recovery, monitoring, Microsoft 365 migration and AI automation services.
Where is Consult Circle based?
Our office is at 86-90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE. We work remotely with clients across Europe, North America and Asia.
Is Consult Circle a government supplier?
Yes. Consult Circle is a Crown Commercial Service supplier.
Can you fix an HCX migration that has already stalled?
Yes. We regularly fix stalled service meshes, failed network extensions and transfers that never complete. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll start from your logs.
How much does a VCF migration cost?
It depends on the size of the estate and the migration method. The free VCF Migration Estimator gives you assessment days, wave count and a cutover window, and a free 30-minute call covers the rest.
How do we get started?
Book a free 30-minute call using the form on this page, ring 0203 916 5593 or email info@consultcircle.com.