Cloud strategy

Why a cloud strategy?

Without a clear cloud strategy, this can happen quickly:

• Isolated solutions without a common standard
• Unclear responsibilities between IT, specialist departments and service providers
• Security and compliance risks through shadow IT
• Rising costs, because resources are not controlled and optimized

A well thought-out cloud strategy, on the other hand, ensures:

• Transparent goals (costs, speed, innovation, security)
• Clear guard rails for architecture, security and operating models
• Common language between IT, management and specialist departments
• Plannable roadmaps instead of individual initiatives

Our approach for your cloud strategy

We combine technical know-how with a business perspective. Our approach:

1. As-is analysis & target image
   • Analysis of your existing IT and application landscape
   • Assessment of maturity level, organization, processes and tools
   • Definition of a clear target image for your cloud usage
2. Cloud architecture & governance
   • Selection of suitable cloud models (public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud)
   • Definition of architectural principles and reference architectures
   • Establishment of governance structures (roles, responsibilities, processes)
3. Security, Compliance & Risk Management
   • Definition of security and compliance guidelines
   • Integration of legal and industry-specific requirements
   • Establishment of monitoring, identity and access concepts
4. Financial management (FinOps)
   • Creating cost and benefit transparency
   • Define budgeting, cost control and optimization measures
   • Establishment of reporting and KPIs
5. Roadmap & implementation concept
   • Prioritized cloud roadmap with concrete initiatives
   • Migration and transformation strategies (Lift & Shift, Re-Platform, Re-Architect)
   • Change & enablement measures for teams

Typical contents of your cloud strategy with futurebit

• Business goals & benefit argumentation
• Cloud target image (organization, processes, technologies, platforms)
• Make-or-buy decisions and partner strategy
• Modernization & migration of applications
• Security, compliance and data protection concept
• Operating and support model (Operating Model)
• Measurable KPIs and success factors