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The execution of a cloud migration strategy can be an anxious time for business leaders . Not only are the core aspects of moving to the cloud often shrouded in technical jargon ( public vs private ; hybrid vs multi ; containerisation ; XaaS ; etc .), but also , the diversity and complexity of IT infrastructure varies widely from business to business , making the risk of disruption difficult to determine .
Imagine a business ’ IT infrastructure as a bus speeding along the motorway . The vehicle must transport assets and information according to a strict schedule , otherwise mission critical processes are subject to disruption , resulting in the loss of precious time and money . In this analogy , an attempt to execute a cloud migration strategy is akin to climbing under the bonnet , swapping out the old engine and fitting a new one , all while the bus is still travelling at speed .
Much to the relief of business leaders , the process of cloud migration is far too incremental to be comparable to a Hollywood-style stunt . In fact , a more useful analogy is to think about moving to the cloud as something much more relaxing – chess .
NOVEMBER 2019