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Navigating Cloud Decisions: Debunking Myths and Mitigating Risks
- Organizations face critical decisions when selecting cloud service providers (CSPs).
- The authors challenge common assumptions about cloud vendor selection and provide practical guidance for making informed decisions that balance flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
- The paper outlines significant costs and risks associated with multi-cloud approaches, particularly at the extremes of the spectrum.
- To address these challenges, the authors provide guidance across several dimensions.
- Tools like Wardley maps can help visualize interdependent capabilities and inform strategic cloud investments.
- The cloud landscape is constantly changing, requiring organizations to adapt.
- When selecting cloud providers, organizations should focus on clarifying their mission objectives, defining clear performance signals, and planning for potential exits.
- Successful cloud strategies require a nuanced understanding of an organization’s specific needs, constraints, and long-term goals.
- For USG projects, it’s crucial to understand constraints related to obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Multi-cloud strategies, while offering potential benefits, come with significant costs and risks that must be carefully weighed.
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