Every BizTalk Server version has a published end-of-support date. BizTalk 2016 loses extended support in January 2027, and BizTalk 2020 — in April 2030. After those dates, you won't receive security patches or bug fixes. We help you move critical integration processes to Azure Integration Services using the Strangler Fig Pattern — old and new environments run in parallel, with zero downtime and up to 45% TCO reduction.
Is this for you?
- You're running BizTalk Server 2016 or 2020 and end-of-support is approaching
- Maintaining your integration infrastructure generates rising operational costs
- Developing new integrations is slow and expensive
- The pool of BizTalk experts is shrinking — talent is increasingly hard to find
- You want to accelerate automation and new system connections
- You're planning IT environment modernization within the next 1–3 years
What you get
- BizTalk environment inventory — classification of processes into Lift & Shift and Modernize
- Migration ROI estimation — concrete data for budget decisions
- Azure infrastructure and hybrid connection — VNET, ExpressRoute, or VPN
- Iterative process migration — using the Strangler Fig Pattern, without disrupting live systems
- Decommissioning — full shutdown of on-premise infrastructure
- Cost optimization and governance — Azure policy and monitoring configuration
- Ecosystem extension — AI, data analytics, and new integrations on the same platform
How it works
- Assessment & Discovery — BizTalk environment inventory, process classification (Lift & Shift vs. Modernize), migration ROI estimation
- Foundation & Hybrid Connection — Azure infrastructure deployment, on-premise to cloud connectivity, first processes in AIS
- Iterative Migration — gradual process migration using the Strangler Fig Pattern; old environment runs in parallel until full stabilization
- Decommissioning — full shutdown of on-premise infrastructure, cost optimization, and governance in Azure
- Modern Extension — ecosystem expansion with AI, data analytics, and new integrations — no additional infrastructure investment
Timeline and cost
- Typical first migration timeline: ≤ 4 months*
- Pricing model: individual quote based on number of processes and environment complexity
- Price: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
Technology mapping
| BizTalk Component | AIS Equivalent | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| BizTalk Orchestration | Logic Apps | Hundreds of ready-made connectors (SAP, Salesforce); serverless |
| Message Box (SQL) | Azure Service Bus | Pub/Sub, FIFO, sessions — no database management |
| Maps / Pipelines | Logic Apps Data Mapper + Integration Account | XSLT, Liquid; native API Management integration |
| BasicHttpBinding / adapters | Azure API Management | Unified gateway, security policies, full traffic observability |
What's not included
- Business data migration (databases, data warehouses)
- Replacement of source systems (SAP, Dynamics, custom systems)
- Business logic refactoring beyond integration processes
- New ERP/CRM system implementation
Frequently asked questions
Does the migration require system downtime? No. We use the Strangler Fig Pattern — old and new environments run in parallel. Processes are migrated iteratively, and the old environment is shut down only after the new one is fully stabilized.
What if some processes can't be migrated 1:1? During the inventory phase, we classify processes into Lift & Shift (move as-is) and Modernize (rebuild using native AIS capabilities). Each scenario gets its own plan.
Do we lose access to old logs and data after migration? No. The migration plan includes data and log archiving from BizTalk before on-premise infrastructure shutdown.
How quickly can we launch new integrations after migration? Azure Integration Services offers hundreds of ready-made SaaS connectors. New integration deployment time is reduced by 60–80% compared to BizTalk.
Proof of impact
- Typical first migration timeline: ≤ 4 months*
- TCO reduction after 3 years: ~45%*
- New integration time reduction: 60–80%
\ Estimate based on internal migration project analyses. Actual results depend on environment complexity.*
Key dates
| Version | End of Extended Support |
|---|---|
| BizTalk Server 2016 | January 2027 |
| BizTalk Server 2020 | April 2030 |
Next step
Book a free workshop (90 minutes). After the workshop, you'll receive a preliminary transition plan tailored to your timeline and an estimated ROI.