Outcomes first. Delivery grounded in reality.
Many organisations invest heavily in data and AI but struggle to realise value. Programmes run long, platforms become expensive to maintain, and teams are left dependent on specialists to keep things moving.
Cloud Formations exists to change that.
We help organisations unlock data value faster and at lower cost by combining outcome-led consulting with proven product accelerators. Our focus is practical delivery, reduced risk, and building capability that lasts.
What Makes Us Different
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Most consultancies rely entirely on people. Most product vendors rely on tools.
We deliberately combine both.
Our consulting services shape strategy, architecture and delivery approach. Our products accelerate execution, reduce risk and improve consistency. Together, they shorten the path from intent to impact.
This balance allows us to move faster without cutting corners, and to deliver outcomes without locking clients into proprietary platforms.
Built for Delivery, Not Theory
We do not sell generic frameworks or abstract maturity models.
Every engagement is grounded in delivery reality:
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What you already have
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What your teams can support
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What will deliver value soonest
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What can scale without rework
Our recommendations are designed to be achievable, sequenced and aligned to your delivery capability, not just your ambition.
Open by Design
We build on open technologies and open standards.
That means:
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No proprietary lock-in
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Clear ownership of your data and platforms
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Freedom to evolve and extend over time
Our accelerators are designed to complement modern cloud platforms, not replace them. You stay in control of your architecture and your roadmap.
Our Products, Purposefully Applied
Our product suite exists to solve common delivery problems we see repeatedly across organisations.
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CF.Nimbus helps teams understand and de-risk complex legacy estates by making system logic, data flows and dependencies visible.
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CF.Cumulus accelerates ingestion, transformation and orchestration using a metadata-driven approach that reduces engineering effort and improves consistency.
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CF.Stratus provides platform assurance, operational resilience and ongoing confidence once solutions are live.
These products are not sold in isolation. They are applied selectively, where they help achieve outcomes more reliably and with less effort.
Services That Build Capability, Not Dependency
We work with client teams, not around them.
Our services are designed to:
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Transfer knowledge, not hoard it
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Establish clear ownership and operating models
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Leave teams stronger at the end of each engagement
Whether strategy, delivery or adoption, our goal is to reduce long-term dependency while improving delivery confidence.
Proven Where It Matters
We are trusted by organisations across public and private sectors to deliver critical data initiatives.
Our experience spans:
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Strategy through execution
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Modernisation of complex estates
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Platforms that support analytics, AI and operational reporting
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Programmes where risk, compliance and cost control matter
The results speak for themselves: faster time to insight, lower total cost of ownership, improved data confidence and stronger internal capability.
Our Values in Practice
Our values are not slogans. They show up in how we work.
Integrity
We are honest about trade-offs, risks and effort required. No overselling, no surprises
Innovation
We apply new ideas where they genuinely improve outcomes, not for novelty’s sake.
Delivery Excellence
We care about what works in practice, not just what looks good on a slide.
One Team
We collaborate closely with clients, building shared ownership and shared success.
What This Delivers for Our Clients
Our approach is designed to solve the problems organisations consistently face with data and AI delivery, not just deliver projects.
We achieve these outcomes by balancing strategic thinking, delivery expertise and reusable product accelerators, applied where they make sense and removed where they do not.
The Bottom Line
We do not just design data strategies or build platforms.
We help organisations deliver outcomes with confidence by combining pragmatic consulting, proven accelerators and a relentless focus on value.
