Evolving the Cloud State of Mind: From Cloud First to Cloud Smart
In our last edition, we spoke about Navigating the Hyperconnected Ecosystem in 2024 and how imperative it is to have a well-knit enterprise transformation strategy. One integral part of a hyperconnected ecosystem is the Cloud. Initially, the concept of digital transformation centred around virtual forms and online communication. However, as businesses embraced cloud adoption, it became evident that a mere Cloud-First stance might not be sufficient. Cloud-Smart is the new imperative.
The landscape of digital transformation has evolved significantly over the past decade, with cloud adoption emerging as a core enabler. In this newsletter, Rajesh Awasthi , Vice President & Global Head of Managed Hosting and Cloud Services at Tata Communications, explores the “why?” behind the shift from a 'Cloud-First' to a 'Cloud-Smart' approach.
'Cloud-Smart' v/s 'Cloud-First'
While cloud adoption skyrocketed, many organizations faced challenges in optimizing their enterprise cloud strategies. Fragmented implementations across various cloud platforms, be it public, private, or edge, led to spiralling costs and unmodified workloads. Therefore, this 'Cloud-First' approach also brought incongruencies due to siloed processes, unrealistic expectations, and the rush to incorporate the cloud without sufficient planning. As such, the distinction between being 'Cloud-First' and 'Cloud-Smart' became evident, with the former often falling short of unlocking critical cloud features and efficient performance management. Conversely, a ‘Cloud-Smart’ approach can give back the time, money and effort expended by a ‘Cloud-First’ strategy.
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A cloud smart approach entails determining whether an organisation has the right mix of private and public cloud, edge, and on-prem infrastructure to meet its various unique workloads, as well as all its compliance and regulatory obligations.
Becoming 'Cloud-Smart': A Strategic Imperative
Gartner predicts that 60% of organizations will shift to a 'Cloud-Smart' approach by 2023. In this context, a 'Cloud-Smart' approach aligns cloud adoption with organizational goals and values. This approach considers factors such as management, cost, visibility, interoperability, network, and application priorities to create a unified and optimized cloud environment.
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Best Practices for a 'Cloud-Smart' Strategy
These are some key considerations to derive maximum value from cloud investments:
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Collaboration: The Key to Cloud Success
Collaboration with experienced cloud migration experts and managed service providers becomes essential to foster a holistic cloud experience. A well-defined strategy, a crafted migration plan, workload migrations in sync with organizational preferences, and continuous monitoring contribute to a successful 'Cloud-Smart' journey.
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In Conclusion: Navigating a Predictable and Optimised Future
A 'Cloud-Smart' approach leads organizations to a place where costs are predictable, and workloads are optimized. It provides a competitive edge for executing a sustainable digital transformation strategy that is aligned with customer needs and organizational goals.
The year 2024 beckons us to lead change by embracing a hyperconnected ecosystem. Beyond technological integration, it's a paradigm shift propelling businesses into an era of unparalleled agility, adaptability, and innovation.
Join us on this exciting journey towards a hyperconnected future. Let's make 2024 the year of Future Forward resolutions and embrace success in a hyperconnected world!
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