Cloud Transformation

Definition:

Cloud transformation describes the strategic relocation of IT resources, applications and data to cloud-based infrastructures. The aim is to improve scalability, flexibility and innovation through the use of modern cloud services.

Relevance for enterprise modernization:

Cloud transformation is a key lever for modernizing the IT landscape. It enables the replacement of monolithic legacy systems, the use of cloud-native technologies and faster adaptation to changing business requirements. At the same time, it creates the basis for automated operating models, data-driven decisions and active control of cloud costs, e.g. through FinOps

Example / use case:

A retail company uses cloud transformation to migrate its central merchandise management system to a scalable cloud platform. The migration enables peak loads in online sales to be better absorbed, new functions to be rolled out more quickly and IT operating costs to be reduced at the same time.