Change management

Cultural/organizational/policy friction occurs through changes to established norms, not because of the technology being used. When adopting cloud computing, companies must focus on the benefits from business model changes. Many changes are needed as businesses search for ways to support new growth, modernized product strategies, and constant economic pressures. The transition to cloud computing can be complex for many different reasons. Some of the most common include:

  • New knowledge required
  • Dynamic nature of infrastructure
  • New cloud service management tools
  • Rapid innovation and fast-moving market
  • New management models
  • Distributed ownership
  • Continuous optimization

During cloud transitions, organizations are not only changing ...

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