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BizTalk to Azure migration

BizTalk to Azure: a safe exit and a modern integration roadmap

Move off BizTalk without disrupting the integrations your business runs on – step-by-step, with old and new in parallel.

Device security

Cloud connectivity

Apps and portals

Proven Azure delivery for business-critical integrations

Proekspert designs, migrates, and runs Azure-based platforms and integrations for European organizations whose operations depend on integration uptime – bringing engineering depth, transparent commercials, and ISO 27001 certified operations to BizTalk transitions.

As a Microsoft Tier 2 Cloud Solution Provider, Proekspert gives you direct access to Azure services, custom engineering, and ongoing support – all on a single, transparent invoice. You keep full control of your subscription and data while we handle procurement, optimization, and management. No middlemen, no hidden contracts, and no risk of vendor lock-in.

Why Proekspert?

15+ years of Azure delivery for European companies – manufacturing, IoT, and device companies among our longest-running customers
Microsoft AI Cloud Partner (Azure): Digital & App Innovation, Data & AI
ISO 27001 certified for security management and processes
Trusted by leaders like Danfoss and Stiebel Eltron

BizTalk end-of-life: what it actually means

Microsoft BizTalk Server is reaching the end of its lifecycle. For many organizations, BizTalk has been a reliable foundation for business-critical integrations for years. End-of-life means no more Microsoft security patches, no support for new OS or SQL Server versions, and a shrinking pool of BizTalk specialists available to maintain it.

Integrations are rarely isolated technical components. They connect systems, partners, and business processes, often across organizational boundaries. Any change in this area needs to be planned carefully to protect daily operations and customer experience.

What you actually need from a BizTalk migration

If you’re moving off BizTalk, you’re not looking for a replacement in a box. These are business-critical integrations – your expectations are broader and business-driven. Most customers we work with want:

A Microsoft-supported platform with active development and ongoing security updates
Pre-built connectors via Azure Logic Apps – instead of building and maintaining each integration manually
Consumption-based pricing – pay for what you use, not large upfront licenses
No more dependency on rare BizTalk specialists
A gradual transition where old and new can run in parallel – not a high-risk single-step migration

Aligned with Microsoft’s recommended direction

Microsoft has clearly stated that BizTalk Server does not have a direct successor. The recommended path is to move toward Azure Integration Services and other modern, cloud-based integration platforms – focused on cloud-native design, scalability, and reduced operational overhead.

Microsoft also acknowledges that migration should be gradual and selective, allowing organizations to modernize at their own pace rather than through a single large replacement project. This is exactly how Proekspert approaches BizTalk migrations: step-by-step, risk-aware, focused on long-term sustainability rather than one-time migration.

References

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2020 lifecycle

BizTalk 2020 mainstream support – Microsoft Tech Community

Case study

Managed Azure for connected devices

A leading European device manufacturer trusted Proekspert to architect, migrate, and run their business-critical Azure cloud – enabling secure connections for thousands of devices and seamless integration with external platforms.

Results

Delivered a scalable, modular cloud solution for remote device management

Improved service reliability and uptime, aligned with industry standards

Enabled real-time remote diagnostics and automated cloud dashboards, reducing support effort and accelerating issue resolution

Supported a shift from reactive support to proactive monitoring and continuous improvement

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Cloud migration and web tool development for remote devices

More than SaaS – full lifecycle cloud services for devices

You get more than code delivery – we handle cloud migration, custom builds, and ongoing management within Azure. Proekspert experts support your full journey, from transformation to hands-off, efficient operations.

Proekspert Azure solution building blocks

Solution and migration design

Architecture and onboarding tailored for complex, regulated environments
Secure coding principles and best practices applied throughout development
End-to-end risk assessment and ISO 27001–certified compliance review
Seamless migration of systems and data – minimal downtime, maximum continuity

Development and deployment

Custom integrations between Azure, devices, business systems, and third-party platforms
Modern web portals, mobile access, and automation
Automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC) for reproducibility and fast updates

Managed operations & support

24/7/365 real-time monitoring – by Proekspert engineers, with direct communication lines to your team
Reliable patching, issue remediation, SLA-backed support, detailed incident response processes
Proactive improvement – regular ops reviews and technical check-ins

Security and compliance

ISO 27001 certified practices built into daily workflow
Applying Microsoft recommended security practices
Proactive threat monitoring and security governance
Access control policies, backup management, and audit support

Cost optimization

Ongoing cloud spend monitoring, usage reviews, and actionable technical recommendations
Transparent resource allocation – no hidden costs, always clear reporting
Monthly or quarterly business-technical review sessions to spot optimization opportunities