BizTalk Replacement
BizTalk to Azure Integration
The resource market for BizTalk experts is shrinking, the technology stack is frozen to .NET 4.8 and there are no more strategic developments. Anyone planning the BizTalk Azure Migration early can prioritise interfaces, plan co-existence phases and manage budgets effectively.
Plan your migration from BizTalk to Azure now
BizTalk Server 2020 is the latest version; mainstream support ends in April 2028, followed by end-of-life in April 2030. For companies with a Microsoft-centric IT landscape, the path forward naturally leads to Azure Integration Services: Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, and Azure Functions collectively replace what BizTalk does today, in a modern, scalable way that’s directly integrated into the existing Microsoft ecosystem.
DATA Passion supports the BizTalk-to-Azure migration from the initial assessment through the platform selection to full implementation, using a structured assessment that provides a clear planning basis.
Reasons for the change
- Expiration date is fixed: BizTalk Server 2020 is the latest version, Extended Support ends April 2030.
- Technological standstill: No .NET upgrade over 4.8, no strategic development, growing technical debt.
- Specialists are becoming scarce: The market for BizTalk expertise is shrinking, onboarding new specialists is increasingly difficult.
- Official Microsoft recommendation: Move integration workloads to Azure.
BizTalk Migration Assessment
Before migrating, it must be clear what is available, what really needs to be migrated and which path fits the enterprise architecture.
- Individual analysis of your BizTalk environment
- Detailed insight into complexity and migration paths
- Result within a few days
- Fixed price €2,500
- Sustainable basis for your migration project
The result: full planning confidence and a clear basis for your migration project.
BizTalk Migration Assessment
The process
We will show you how to build a modern integration platform with Microsoft technologies that will remain reliable, maintainable and scalable in the long term.
Initial Consultation
We get a complete picture of your current integration landscape and clarify your strategic orientation:
- Which systems are connected via BizTalk and what is business critical?
- What requirements have developed since the initial implementation?
- How relevant are cloud, low-code or a Microsoft strategy?
Analysis
We evaluate the migration paths (low-code vs. pro-code) and recommend a maximum of two options that fit your strategy optimally. We specifically assess:
- Which interfaces exist, how complex are they and which ones can be omitted?
- Where are dependencies, technical debt or critical bottlenecks?
- Which areas require special attention in planning?
Strategy and Technology Consulting
We evaluate the migration paths (low-code vs. pro-code) and recommend a maximum of two options that fit your strategy optimally. We specifically assess:
- Scalability, maintainability and avoiding vendor lock-in risks.
- The practical potential of AI in implementation.
- Alignment with your internal skill set and early integration of monitoring requirements.
Project planning and cost indication
From the technology decision, we derive a concrete migration plan: prioritised interfaces, realistic schedule, co-existence phase for the parallel operation of BizTalk and Azure and a reliable cost indication. The result can be used directly for internal budget discussions and decision-making documentation.
Migration
The assessment does not end with a document. On request, we support the complete migration, from the first interface to stable operation on Azure. Step by step, with clear responsibilities and a monitoring concept that makes your processes visible from day one.
Your migration options in comparison
Logic Apps/Power Automate
Microsoft Low Code
This option allows a visual, workflow-based re-implementation in the cloud, but carries the risk of a vendor lock-in and often requires additional customisation with a significant proportion of .NET code.
The low-code alternatives are ideal for simple processes, but in complex integration scenarios they often reach their limits.
Azure Functions/NServiceBus
Microsoft pro code
This cloud-native re-implementation is often more efficient than low-code thanks to modern code focus, and offers the greatest opportunity to significantly reduce development effort through AI support.
The pro-code approach is flexible in the long term, cost-effective and future-proof, especially when AI is part of the development process.
Your benefits
- Independence from a specific cloud or SaaS solution
- Scalability by modular architecture
- Transparency, comprehensibility and testability of the code
- Automation: AI can generate code, documentation and tests
BizTalk to Azure Integration - Pro Code
Measurable efficiency gains with AI-supported migration
Modern AI tools like GitHub CoPilot or ChatGPT Enterprise are changing how BizTalk Azure Migration works today. Especially in the pro-code path, there is significant potential for cost savings. In the assessment, we show you exactly where and how much you can save in your specific case.
- Automatic analysis and documentation: Instead of laboriously scouring old BizTalk projects, AI automatically analyses the source code and translates it into understandable language
- New development support: Based on the analysed logic, AI can make suggestions for modern implementations. This way, a migration can be carried out systematically, from the existing BizTalk environment to maintainable, modular solutions.
- Ongoing value: AI not only accelerates the migration process, but also raises the quality. Documentation and tests are created in parallel, sources of error are detected early, maintenance becomes easier and operating costs decrease in the long term.
Comparison of productivity and cost savings
| Process step | Traditional effort | With AI-support | Time savings |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Analysis & documentation |
10 working days |
3-5 working days |
about 60%
|
|
New development & tests |
15 working days |
6-8 working days |
about 50% |
|
Entire migration process |
100% |
approx. 40-50% |
Saving up to approx. 55% |
Analysis & Documentation
Traditional effort
10 working days
With AI support
3-5 working days
approx. 60% time savings
New development & tests
Traditional effort
15 working days
With AI support
6-8 working days
approx. 50% time savings
Entire migration process
Traditional effort
100%
With AI support
approx. 40-50%
Up to 55% time saving
Your step into the future with Microsoft Azure
Our migration assessment package
your migration plan
We fully analyse your BizTalk environment and all existing interfaces and derive specific recommendations on integration technology, architecture and development process. The result is a migration plan that can be implemented directly.
- Individually tailored to your environment
- Detailed insight into your migration options
- Result within a few days
- Built to last and protect your investment
Fixed price 2,500€
our tip
Transparency for your business units
Take this opportunity to implement process monitoring. This will make your processes visible and manageable for your business units, which will significantly reduce the workload on your IT department. During the migration assessment, we will show you how such tools can be implemented.
If you are still running an older version of BizTalk, upgrading to BizTalk Server 2020 may make sense in certain cases. For example, if a strategic migration decision has not yet been made and you need a supported platform in the interim. However, an upgrade is only a temporary solution, not an answer to the fundamental question. Replacement remains the goal.
your next step
Plan ahead before it's too late
BizTalk is still running. But the window of opportunity for a smooth BizTalk Azure migration is narrowing. Contact us. We’ll provide you with a clear assessment of what to expect, what it will cost, and how to approach it in a structured way.
FAQ: BizTalk to Azure Assessment
Here we answer the most important questions about the process, results and costs of our BizTalk-to-Azure Migration Assessments.
You will receive a structured migration plan including analysis of your current BizTalk landscape, strategy/technology recommendation, project planning and cost indication.
2,500 fixed price, 100% remote possible, bookable at any time, result within a few days.
We deliver the result “within a few days”. The actual work involved is approx. 10 days, the total duration depends on your availability (≈3 weeks to 3 months).
Documented current state, technology and strategy recommendation (max. two options), monitoring recommendation, project roadmap and cost indication.
IT management/enterprise architecture, integration/development, possibly process managers, to ensure strategy, technology and effort are properly aligned.
Yes, we are explicitly planning one gradual migration incl. co-existence phase (typical 12-24 months) and identify interfaces that no longer need to be migrated.
Yes, we evaluate the low-code path (Logic Apps) and pro-code options (e.g. Azure Functions/Smart Connect) in a vendor-neutral way, including vendor lock-in risks and effort.
Not mandatory. For strongly SAP-centered environments, the SAP Integration Suite (Cloud Integration) is a valid option. In the assessment, we compare benefits, efforts and risks of Azure Integration Services and recommend a realistic timetable, including coexistence if useful. More info: SAP Integration Suite
We support the implementation (step-by-step migration, test/optimization) or assist selectively, including monitoring implementation.
