2nd Watch, now operating as Ollion following a 2022 rebrand, has evolved from its AWS-focused origins into a multi-cloud services provider. Founded in 2010, the company built initial reputation through cloud cost optimization expertise, particularly their Cloud Compass methodology for assessing and refining workloads. Their phased migration approach—assess, architect, migrate, optimize—provides structured delivery.
Ollion's service portfolio spans multi-cloud migrations across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with particular strength in regulated industries like finance and healthcare. The company holds certifications including AWS Premier Partner and Microsoft Azure Expert MSP. Their "Migration Factory" model provides fixed-price, predictable schedule migrations designed to reduce complexity and risk.
The firm emphasizes knowledge transfer and upskilling client teams to manage cloud environments effectively post-migration. Ollion's experience includes database migration, Windows Server migration to Amazon EC2, and comprehensive workload modernization. The company serves mid-market to enterprise clients across various industries with proven delivery methodologies.
The rebrand from 2nd Watch to Ollion in 2022 has created some market confusion, with varying recognition of the Ollion name versus the established 2nd Watch brand. The company's scale and resources remain more limited compared to tier-one consulting firms. Market positioning between larger providers and smaller specialists may create competitiveness challenges. For organizations seeking structured, factory-based migration approaches with multi-cloud capabilities and emphasis on cost optimization, Ollion offers proven methodologies with fixed-price options, though clients should evaluate the impact of the recent rebranding on service delivery continuity.
