Mastering the migration to cloud computing

The state of cloud transformation

Cloud continues to gain traction, with cost savings a recognized benefit
A majority of respondent say their agency has moved at least some or more applications to the cloud, and more than two-thirds say they now require some degree of cloud access to be successful at work. Most point to cost savings, improved efficiency, and expanded data-sharing as the top reasons for making the transition.

Security, cost, and legacy IT are common obstacles to optimization
The progress in reducing or optimizing existing data centers attracts little confidence from many. 45 percent of respondents believe their agency is behind schedule when it comes to reducing its data center footprint. Security concerns, cost, and difficulties configuring legacy IT are the most common impediments to this effort.

Poor governance and limited communication keep many in the dark
Many feel that strategy related to cloud migration and data center optimization has not been communicated. 47 percent of respondents feel that cloud governance is non-existent, and 71 percent report using an application on at least one occasion which fell outside the agency-approved IT toolkit.

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