This document discusses overcoming barriers to cloud migration with AWS and APN partners. It provides examples of how customers have benefited from migrating to AWS, including increased scale, security, cost effectiveness and performance. It then outlines common barriers to cloud adoption like existing investments and upfront costs. RISC Networks is presented as a partner that can help determine migration strategy, reduce timeline and risks, and keep teams focused on innovation through complete application analysis. The AWS migration process and core services are described, and RISC Networks is highlighted for its CloudScape software that provides application discovery, analytics and intelligence to inform migration plans. A case study of Turner Broadcasting's migration to AWS with assistance from RISC Networks is also presented.