Data infrastructure specialist providing cloud migration with particular focus on database migrations, optimization, and data platform modernization.
Pythian is a global data and analytics services company that helps organizations transform by leveraging data, analytics, AI and the cloud. They design, implement and support customized solutions for complex data challenges, delivering professional and managed services to accelerate business growth as a trusted data, analytics, AI, and cloud solutions partner.
Our take on Pythian
Pythian has built specialized expertise in data infrastructure and database technologies, making them particularly strong for data-intensive cloud migrations. Founded in 1997, the company brings over 25 years of database expertise including Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL platforms. Their data-centric focus differentiates them from general infrastructure migration providers.
The firm's migration approach addresses both infrastructure and data considerations, recognizing that database migrations often represent the most complex and risky aspects of cloud transformation. Pythian's expertise spans database assessment, migration planning, data transfer, optimization, and ongoing database management. Their experience with both traditional and cloud-native database platforms enables optimal platform selection and architecture decisions.
Pythian serves clients across financial services, healthcare, technology, and other data-intensive industries. Their capabilities extend beyond migration to include database performance optimization, disaster recovery implementation, and data platform modernization. The company's multi-cloud expertise spans AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, providing clients with flexible platform options for data workloads.
Pythian's data-centric focus means potentially less depth in other cloud migration aspects like application modernization or network architecture. The company's Canadian headquarters with U.S. operations may present considerations around resource location and cultural fit for some U.S.-based clients. As a mid-sized specialist, Pythian may lack resources for extremely large enterprise programs. For organizations with complex database environments requiring specialized expertise in database migration, performance optimization, and data platform transformation, Pythian offers deep data infrastructure capabilities that general cloud migration providers typically cannot match, making them valuable partner particularly for data-intensive migrations.
Verified credentials and recognition earned by Pythian
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Top Rated
This agency has an exceptional AgencyCluster score of 80+.
AWS Partner
Amazon Web Services Partner Network member.
Microsoft Partner
Microsoft Partner Network member.
15+ Years
Established in 1997. Over 15 years of experience.
Enterprise
Enterprise (500+)
Rankings earned on AgencyCluster
Common questions about Pythian.
Pythian has earned rankings on 6 AgencyCluster lists: Top 25 Cloud Migration & Modernization, Top 25 Data Engineering & Modern Data Stack, Top 10 Data Engineering & Modern Data Stack, and 3 more. Their highest AgencyCluster Score is 95/100. Rankings are merit-based and determined by evidence across six evaluation pillars — agencies cannot pay for higher positions.
In our evaluation for Data Engineering & Modern Data Stack, Pythian scores 95/100 overall. Their strongest areas are Credibility, Proof of Work & Outcomes, Category Fit, Delivery Maturity, Reputation, Freshness. A high Outcomes score means they have verifiable case studies with measurable results — the most heavily weighted factor in our methodology.
Pythian was founded in 1997, giving them over two decades of experience in cloud migration & modernization. In an industry where many agencies are less than 5 years old, 29+ years of sustained operations signals stability, client retention, and the ability to adapt through multiple technology cycles. Today, the team is enterprise.
Pythian holds the following credentials on AgencyCluster: AWS Partner, Microsoft Partner. These badges are verified by our editorial team and contribute to the agency's Credibility pillar score. Certifications like partner badges (e.g., Google Partner, AWS Partner) indicate that the agency has met specific vendor requirements for expertise and client outcomes.
Pythian is listed across 3 categories on AgencyCluster: Cloud Migration & Modernization, AI/ML Development, Data Engineering & Modern Data Stack. This indicates a full-service or multi-discipline capability. Multi-service agencies can be advantageous when your project spans several disciplines (e.g., design + development + marketing). However, check their scores per category — an agency may be strong in web development but less specialized in, say, AI/ML. Cloud migration specialists have done this dozens of times. They know which workloads benefit from replatforming vs. simple rehosting, and they anticipate the hidden costs (networking, licensing, data transfer) that blindside first-timers.
Cloud readiness assessments cost $15K–$50K. Application migration projects range from $50K–$300K per major system. Enterprise-wide cloud transformation programs can exceed $500K. Post-migration optimization runs $10K–$30K/month. These are industry benchmarks for cloud migration & modernization agencies at the level AgencyCluster curates. Actual pricing for Pythian will depend on project scope, timeline, and complexity — contact the agency directly for a custom quote.
Yes. Pythian has been vetted and verified by AgencyCluster's editorial team through a rigorous, multi-factor review process. Unlike self-serve directories, AgencyCluster does not accept automated submissions — every agency is evaluated manually before being published. Our vetting covers identity verification (website, LinkedIn, domain age), business legitimacy (years of operation, team size, registered presence), evidence of work (case studies, portfolio, client outcomes), reputation checks across third-party platforms, activeness and freshness of their online presence, and screening for red flags including misconduct, fraud, or misleading claims. Agencies that fail any critical check are not listed. For Pythian, verified signals include a functioning website, LinkedIn company profile, 29+ years of operating history (founded 1997), 2 verified certifications, 6 earned rankings on curated top lists.
