Slalom

AWS Premier Partner • Migration

Cloud Intel Score

9.2

/ 10

Global consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. Known for a local-market model and high-touch delivery.

Score Breakdown

certifications 10/10

outcomes 9/10

pricing 8/10

reviews 9/10

specialization 9/10

Slalom Analysis

✓ Strengths

• Deep expertise across all three major clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Local presence in most major US cities ensures close collaboration
• Strong focus on organizational change management alongside tech

⚠ Considerations

• Premium pricing structure compared to boutique firms
• Large scale can mean variable team quality depending on the local office

Best Fit For

✓ Enterprise organizations ($500M+ revenue) executing multi-year cloud transformations
✓ Companies needing multi-cloud strategy (AWS + Azure or AWS + GCP)
✓ Organizations requiring change management alongside technical delivery

Slalom Reviews

Slalom consistently ranks among the highest-rated cloud consulting firms, particularly for multi-cloud strategy and organizational change management.

Slalom Cloud Projects

Healthcare Data Platform (AWS + Azure)

Migrated on-premises data warehouse to AWS Redshift and integrated with Azure-based clinical systems. Implemented real-time data streaming using Kinesis and Event Hubs.

Technologies: AWS Redshift, Azure, Kinesis, Event Hubs

→ Unified analytics platform serving 5,000+ users
→ HIPAA-compliant implementation

Retail Omnichannel Transformation (GCP)

Built real-time inventory and order management system on GCP using Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, and BigQuery. Implemented ML-powered demand forecasting using Vertex AI.

Technologies: GCP Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Vertex AI

→ 99.99% uptime during Black Friday
→ 25% improvement in inventory efficiency

Financial Services Modernization (AWS)

Re-platformed legacy mainframe applications to AWS using EKS, RDS, and MSK. Implemented zero-trust security architecture.

Technologies: AWS EKS, RDS, MSK

→ $8M annual savings
→ Reduced release cycles from quarterly to weekly

Slalom Pricing Indication

Pricing Tier $250K+ typical

Pricing varies based on project complexity, duration, and specific requirements. Contact the partner for a detailed quote.

Questions to Ask Slalom

Before engaging with Slalom, here are key questions to help you evaluate fit:

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Multi-Cloud Expertise: " Which of your cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) has the deepest bench for our specific use case? Can you share references from that platform in our industry?"
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Local Office Capacity: " Which Slalom office would lead our engagement? Can you provide references from that specific office?"
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Team Composition & Pricing: " What's the ratio of senior to mid-level resources on our team? How does your pricing compare to [alternative firm] for similar scope?"
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Change Management Approach: " How do you integrate organizational change management into technical delivery? What frameworks do you use?"
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Long-Term Support: " After the initial migration/transformation, what managed services or ongoing support do you offer? What's the transition plan?"

Red flags to watch for:

⚠ Generic case studies not specific to your industry or cloud platform
⚠ Inability to commit specific office/team to your project
⚠ Vague answers about pricing or unwillingness to provide rate cards
⚠ No clear escalation path for issues during delivery

Key Facts

Headquarters: Seattle, WA
Founded: 2001
Team Size: 10,000+ employees
Industries: Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Technology

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