# A Framework for Successful Corporate Cloud Transformation

**Authors:** Naga Mallika Gunturu  
**arXiv:** [2304.05333](https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.05333)  
**Date:** 2023-04-11  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/2304.05333v1/

## Key points

- Corporate Cloud transformation is expected to continue growing at a double-digit rate over the next few years, fueled by digital transformation and recent consumer behavior trends including COVID-19 pandemic.
- A framework has been proposed for successful corporate cloud transformation to address inefficiencies in cloud migration processes that lead to billions of dollars wasted globally.
- The program governance workstream starts small and expands as progress is made and strategy becomes clearer. It comprises a reporting dashboard, financial reporting, risk and issue register, and decision log.
- Vendor management will be added once decisions are made on cloud service providers and integrators.
- The strategy workstream focuses on firming up the cloud strategy by addressing important questions such as which cloud model (single, multiple or hybrid) to adopt; which cloud service provider(s) to use; whether to engage a cloud migration service integrator; and what recovery/business continuity model applies to migrated services.
- An inventory of current processes and services with inter-dependencies must be established before embarking on any migration.
- Collaboration is key in executing the framework successfully.
- The Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity workstream ensures that appropriate measures are taken to mitigate risks associated with migrating critical applications or data to the cloud.
- A reference architecture provides guidance on how best to design solutions that align with organizational goals while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Organizations can benefit from adopting this framework for successful corporate cloud transformation by reducing inefficiencies in their migration processes while achieving their strategic objectives effectively.

## Summary

Corporate Cloud transformation is expected to continue growing at a double-digit rate over the next few years, fueled by the momentum of digital transformation and recent consumer behavior trends including the COVID-19 pandemic. To address inefficiencies in cloud migration processes that lead to billions of dollars wasted globally, a framework has been proposed for successful corporate cloud transformation. This framework includes a program governance workstream that starts small and expands as progress is made and strategy becomes clearer. It comprises a reporting dashboard, financial reporting, risk and issue register, and decision log. Vendor management will be added once decisions are made on cloud service providers and integrators. The strategy workstream focuses on firming up the cloud strategy by addressing important questions such as which cloud model (single, multiple or hybrid) to adopt; which cloud service provider(s) to use; whether to engage a cloud migration service integrator; and what recovery/business continuity model applies to migrated services. An inventory of current processes and services with inter-dependencies must be established before embarking on any migration. Collaboration is key in executing the framework successfully. The Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity workstream ensures that appropriate measures are taken to mitigate risks associated with migrating critical applications or data to the cloud. A reference architecture provides guidance on how best to design solutions that align with organizational goals while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. In conclusion, organizations can benefit from adopting this framework for successful corporate cloud transformation by reducing inefficiencies in their migration processes while achieving their strategic objectives effectively.