The move to cloud computing has become an indispensable business strategy in today’s digital business landscape. And for good reason—a cloud-first strategy enables agile application development, fosters continual innovation, and adds flexibility in operations to meet new business requirements and customer demands.
The cloud’s benefits have moved beyond the primary function of hosting data and saving costs. Digitally-driven enterprises are continually applying cloud technology in unprecedented ways—be it to power advanced big data analytics, reduce operational costs, easily support applications across the enterprise, or enable AI-powered smart intelligence at scale.
This guide discusses why migrating to the cloud and embracing a cloud-first approach are key to making digital transformation easier. Learn about cloud selection criteria, cost analysis, and the ideal migration framework for completing your cloud migration project successfully. We also give examples of Fortune 500 companies that are creating real business impact using a cloud-first strategy.
“A robust cloud migration strategy allows you to fast-track the streamlining of operations, innovation of services, and disruption of business models. The cloud is key to transforming customer experiences and excelling as a fast-paced, digitally-enabled enterprise.”
Mukund Balasubramanian
CTO, Co-Founder at Photon