Cloud Repatriation Companies (and Why ArcShift Is Different)

Data Moving away from the cloud back to On-prem

Introduction: Why Companies Are Repatriating

The public cloud once promised endless scalability and cost efficiency. But for many businesses, reality has hit hard: spiraling bills, compliance headaches, and performance bottlenecks.

Enter cloud repatriation — moving workloads off AWS, Azure, or GCP and into on-premises, colocation, or private cloud environments.

If you’re searching for cloud repatriation companies, you’re already ahead of the curve. The question is: Which partner is the right fit? Below, we break down the types of providers in the market, what to look for, and how ArcShift is different.

The Types of Cloud Repatriation Companies

1. Large Consultancies & Hyperscaler Partners

Think global SIs like Accenture, Deloitte, or EY.

• Pros: Tremendous scale, ability to manage enterprise-wide transformations.

• Cons: Slow, expensive, and usually incentivized to keep you in the cloud, not out of it.

  
  

2. Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Many MSPs will handle repatriation — if you also sign on for ongoing managed services.

• Pros: “One throat to choke” for IT operations.

• Cons: Tool-locked, recurring costs, and vendor bias toward their partner ecosystem.

  
  

3. Infrastructure Vendors

Hardware and software makers like Dell, HPE, or Nutanix push repatriation as part of a product sale.

• Pros: Deep expertise in their own stack.

• Cons: Not vendor-neutral — recommendations revolve around their gear.

  
  

4. Independent Specialist Firms

Boutique consultancies that focus exclusively on cloud exits and hybrid solutions.

• Pros: Agile, vendor-agnostic, services-first.

• Cons: Limited brand recognition compared to the big players.

What to Look for in a Cloud Repatriation Partner

When evaluating cloud repatriation services, here are the must-haves:

• Experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with proven methodologies for repatriating databases, storage, and AI/ML workloads into more cost-effective environments.

• Vendor neutrality — no hidden agenda to sell you hardware or tie you to an MSP contract.

• Understanding of AI workload repatriation — critical as GPU costs soar in the cloud.

• Transparent pricing — clear time-and-materials or flat fees, not vague consulting retainers.

• Specialized tooling to accelerate migrations and validate backups.

Why ArcShift Is Different

At ArcShift, we’re not a reseller, MSP, or hardware vendor. We are services-only specialists in cloud repatriation.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Vendor-agnostic: We recommend the right solution for your business, not ours.

• Focused expertise: Cloud exits, IT assessments, and disaster recovery are all we do.

• AI-ready: Helping clients plan for GPU-heavy workloads that are unaffordable in public cloud.

• Proven process: Proprietary tooling helps us cut down migration timelines.

• Flexible engagement: Hourly or fixed-fee projects designed to meet your needs.

  
  

💡 Considering a cloud repatriation project? Run the Cloud TCO Calculator to estimate your 3-year cost savings, or talk to ArcShift for a discovery call.

FAQ: Cloud Repatriation Companies

What is a cloud repatriation company? A partner that helps businesses move workloads from public cloud to on-prem, colo, or private cloud.

How do I choose between cloud repatriation providers? Look for vendor neutrality, proven project experience, and clear pricing.

Which workloads make sense to repatriate first? Databases, storage-heavy apps, and AI/ML workloads often deliver the biggest savings.

How long does cloud repatriation take? Small projects may take days to weeks; complex environments can take months.

Does ArcShift replace my MSP or IT team? No, we work alongside your existing IT staff or MSP, providing specialist services only.

Conclusion

The market for cloud repatriation services is growing, but not all providers are created equal. Large consultancies bring scale, MSPs bring management, and vendors bring hardware. ArcShift brings something different: independent, vendor-agnostic expertise focused purely on helping you exit the cloud smoothly and cost-effectively.

👉 See how much you could save — try the Cloud Repatriation Calculator.