WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO BUSINESSES TO BEST OVERCOME THESE CHALLENGES ?
Ben Scowen states that overcoming cloud migration challenges requires careful assessment , design , costing and planning . He says that , before embarking on cloud migration journeys , businesses should complete the following steps :
4 . Define the target hybrid-cloud technology stack and its interim stages over time : Ben states this can be done by using six dimensions : data , apps , platforms , infrastructure , security and operations .
1 . Build an up-to-date view of the current IT estate : This includes data , apps , platforms and infrastructure - considering skills , costs , risks , issues and security posture .
2 . Identify company objectives and imperatives : Businesses must consider revenue , cost , risk and sustainability goals , in addition to digital & tech imperatives .
3 . Establish guiding principles , constraints , strategies and frameworks : For example , cloud adoption framework , migration treatment plans , platform strategy , new ways of working , security , compliance and resiliency ; automation , modern ops , FinOps and sustainability .
5 . Design a target digital-cloud operating model : This will cover people , processes and technology split by 12 dimensions .
6 . Identify , plan and cost discrete implementation streams of work : This considers talent building , cloud platform , apps and data migration and operating models .
7 . Combine streams of work into an overall phased implementation plan : Ben states this needs to be compatible with inflight and planned initiatives and projects .
8 . Create one or more business cases to fund the implementation plan : This includes a clear return on investment .
26 December 2024