By downloading this cloud migration guide, you’ll discover:
- How to build a business case for cloud migration.
- Statistics on the commercial benefit of cloud modernising to IDMC.
- What ROI you should be able to expect, including how quickly you can see a return from your investment.
- IDMC’s extra features, with practical advice on how to use them.
- Agile Solution’s approach to your migration process, as Informatica’s UK Cloud Migration partner of choice.
- The impact of Agile Solutions’ unique ‘convert and test’ process on your migration.
- Inspiration from one blue-chip software firm that saved time and costs on their cloud modernisation.
- Answers to your most urgent questions about when and how to migrate to the cloud.
Migrating to a cloud-native data management solution is a case of ‘when’ not ‘if’. Making sure that you move your organisation at the right time, with the right process, is critical to getting a commercial return from your migration.
This cloud migration guide will help you steer your organisation’s cloud modernisation strategy from a practical and technical perspective, giving you everything you need to guide your decision-making process and start planning your migration.
If you want to decrease operating costs, reduce maintenance expenses and feel the commercial impact of cloud capabilities like automation, intelligent insight and full scalability, this guide is the resource you need to get started.
Why Migrate to the Cloud?
In today’s dynamic business environment, migrating to the cloud is more than a technological upgrade—it’s a strategic imperative. Embracing cloud solutions allows organisations to streamline operations, enhance scalability, and reduce capital expenditure. By transitioning to the cloud, businesses not only improve data accessibility and operational flexibility but also position themselves to respond more effectively to evolving market demands and industry trends. The journey to the cloud is transformational, driving innovation and fostering an agile IT infrastructure that supports long-term growth.
Planning Your Cloud Migration
Effective cloud migration begins with comprehensive planning. This phase requires an in-depth understanding of your existing IT landscape and involves conducting a thorough audit to identify areas ripe for modernisation. Establish clear, objective-driven parameters that align with your broader strategic goals, and develop a detailed roadmap. Critical considerations during this phase include selecting the optimal migration strategy, choosing a scalable cloud platform, and ensuring that all security and compliance standards are met. A well-planned migration minimizes disruption and lays a robust foundation for sustained success post-migration.
Executing the Migration
The execution of your cloud migration strategy is paramount to its success. Begin with a rigorous pre-migration checklist to assess the readiness of your systems, ensure data integrity, and safeguard vital information through comprehensive backups. Once these preparatory steps are complete, initiate the migration in phases, allowing for meticulous testing and gradual transfer of workloads to mitigate risk. Post-migration, focus on system performance monitoring, continuous process optimisation, and thorough staff training. These measures are essential in ensuring that the newly established cloud environment remains aligned with organisational goals, achieves maximum efficiency, and upholds the highest security standards.
Pre-Migration Checklist
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing systems.
- Identify all dependencies and possible challenges.
- Develop a robust backup and recovery plan.
- Engage stakeholders early to outline the migration roadmap.
Post-Migration Best Practices
- Implement continuous system performance monitoring.
- Update and document new processes regularly.
- Provide ongoing training for staff to fully leverage new capabilities.
- Review and refine security protocols for the cloud environment.
Further Reading
For further insights on transforming your digital infrastructure, explore our other guides:
Modernising to the Cloud: A Guide to Managing Your Migration
(Learn more about modernising your data infrastructure and optimising migration processes.)
Data Governance: The Foundation of a Data-Driven Business
(Discover how robust data governance underpins the success of a data-driven organisation.)