Keys To Identifying Cloud Deployment Initiatives With The Best Chance For Success

By Shivesh Vishwanathan, Product Marketing, Accelerite

The decision between cloud and on-premises models for enterprise solutions is not an easy one for most organizations. The gradual mainstreaming of cloud puts pressure on IT to consider alternatives from many perspectives, and on IT leaders to evaluate what model best suits their needs, while also being affordable.

Considerations for adoption of a disruptive cloud deployment of solutions spans technical and business considerations, corporate and business readiness, security and regulations, and the solution’s fit within existing IT infrastructure. There are many moving parts and numerous considerations that can quickly get overwhelming in the absence of a framework to evaluate and make decisions. With all the various factors playing a key role in driving many individual opinions, how can IT navigate the landscape and meaningfully drive decisions?

The factors that play into the decision can be classified into the following four categories:

1. Business Strategy And Processes. Organizations are often advised to look at cloud investments through the lens of capital expenditure (CAPEX) versus operational expenses (OPEX). However, business evaluations should go beyond these to include business necessities, including competitive pressures, industry considerations, regulatory restrictions, and organizational readiness to embrace a new technology delivery model. These considerations are critical to the evaluation process and in the selection of cloud-based or on-premises solutions.

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