Summary:
Cloud technology has traditionally been viewed as a network of interconnected servers designed to store and manage data, run applications, and deliver content or services. From a usage perspective, cloud is primarily an IT storage and compute service. What options emerge when we view various cloud models and their impact on business strategy; what is the impact on Business-IT alignment, time to capability and cost; How do IT teams, IT vendors and business teams need to align to leverage this? These are some ideas which we explore in this white paper.
What’s in it for you:
This whitepaper provides insights into how adopting Cloud as a business strategy first, can improve IT alignment to business. It highlights the benefits of selecting the right cloud service models-whether it’s fully managed services, customized platforms, or infrastructure hosting-to meet business priorities. By understanding these models, businesses can derive better time to capability, efficiency, flexibility, and innovation. Improved alignment with IT can reduce shadow IT and improve partnership between IT and business.