Posts Tagged ‘Cloud Adoption’

Introduction: Centers of Excellence (CoE), also called “Center of competency” is a multidisciplinary team that includes executive sponsors, key stakeholders, finance representatives, business teams and technical implementation teams. They are fast becoming an integral part of Finance service’s delivery model. Why is CoE important? A 2020 BCG research showed that 70% of digital transformations fall […]

As an IT leader, you know that adopting a multicloud strategy is a must-have in today’s digital landscape but selecting the right tools can be a bit of a headache. The “IT Leader’s Guide to Multicloud Readiness” is a practical guide that provides key insights and important factors to consider in your multicloud strategy. In […]

In our fourth and final segment of our Cloud Transformation for IT Leaders series, we will focus on driving enterprise velocity while maintaining best practices and consistency as your portfolio migration program matures. If done well, this is where your organization achieves true cloud maturity and is on its way to unlocking the incredible innovation […]

In this blog series, we’re exploring the four pillars of a successful Cloud Transformation: Program Model, Cloud Foundations, Portfolio Transformation, and Enterprise App Migration.  The first in the series focused on designing a successful cloud Program Model, and our second blog provided an overview of Cloud Foundations to start your cloud transformation journey on the […]

In this blog series, we’re exploring the four pillars of a successful Cloud Transformation: Program Model, Cloud Foundations, Portfolio Transformation, and Enterprise App Migration. In our first blog, we discussed the importance of a Program Model and the key elements that should be considered for successful implementation. If you haven’t already, I highly encourage you […]

As IT leaders and VPs of IT, navigating the challenges of digital transformation can be a daunting task. Balancing the need for innovation and growth with the need for stability and cost-effectiveness is a constant struggle. However, cloud technology offers a way to achieve both goals through the implementation of a comprehensive Cloud Transformation strategy. […]

According to the IDC’s Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide, implementing AI has become a necessity for businesses to become more agile, innovate, and scale. And it appears that more companies are coming to terms with this as global spending is expected to reach more than $110 billion by 2024. In season 1 episode 3 of […]

My last blog discusses how cloud is the leading platform for innovation and agility. In my last blog of this series, I examine how to develop a cloud adoption strategy and best practices. Evolving and maturing people, processes, and technology are three elements of the organizational transformation that comes with cloud adoption. Three steps to […]

Delivering seamless, consistent, and engaging experiences starts with a customer-centered digital strategy. This ongoing series explores the characteristics that make up a great digital strategy and how to deliver powerful brand moments that solidify customer loyalty and drive differentiation for your organization. Throughout this series, we’ve focused on several principles, strategies, and technological elements we […]

Business leaders feel increasing pressure to drive innovation. Digital trends, escalating customer expectations, and the rise of startups born in the cloud are among the reasons. No industry is immune to these dynamics. Businesses must evolve to succeed, which is why so many organizations opt for digital transformation. Cloud technologies fuel an increasing amount of […]

The healthcare industry is leaning upon cloud more heavily, but there is still mistrust regarding its security, according to research presented at HIMSS 2019. The insights, shared by HIMSS Media’s Janet King at the conference, show contradictions around cloud in the industry. Security worries persist despite cloud usage growing. Here are the five key takeaways […]

On Sunday, IBM announced its acquisition of Red Hat. Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of open source cloud software. The $34 billion deal is one of the largest acquisitions in the history of the U.S. tech industry. With this price tag comes a clear indication of the importance cloud services play in digital […]