Cloud

Transformation
vs.

Cloud Migration
Transformation vs.
Migration
When you think about your use of the cloud, what is your
motivation?

Which triggers are most relevant to your business? Where

do you see the most opportunity to take advantage of the
benefits of cloud technology?
Finding Your Cloud Path

Consider your motivation when pondering cloud use.

Identify triggers relevant to your business and explore
where cloud technology can offer the most benefits.

This insight will shape your cloud adoption plan.

Cloud Path

Cloud Transformation Cloud Migration

Updating and improving Moving data from local

how a business operates servers to the cloud for
using advanced simplicity and cost savings.
technology.
Definition and Analogy
Cloud transformation as renovating an old house,
migration as relocating furniture
Cloud Transformation
Overhaul of business operation
Utilizes advanced technolog
Focuses on reshaping processes
and application
Aims to meet specific business
goal
Drives digital innovation and
efficiency
Cloud Migration
Data transfer from local servers to
the clou
Emphasizes simplicity and cost
saving
Involves moving existing data to
scalable cloud platform
Primarily focuses on relocation, not
operational change
Aims for flexibility in data
management
Benefits

Cloud transformation as renovating an old house,

migration as relocating furniture

Cloud Transformation Cloud Migration

Better data managemen Resilience

Significant business growt Cost saving
Cost savings Increased capabilities
Indicators for Cloud
Transformation

To determine if a workload is a good candidate for

innovation, answer these questions
Is the workload a candidate for innovation
Can business logic or data structures be recreated
Are there proposed investments for application
development
Can data in this workload offer new product or service
offerings
Are there investments for market differentiation or
new offerings?
Cloud Migration
Indicators
Before investing in innovation, answer the following
questions

Is the source code stable

Does the workload support current processes
Is stability and performance enhancement a goal
Are cost reduction and workload simplification goals
Is innovation limited by current architecture or IT
processes?

If “yes” to any, consider a migration model for short-term

stability before expanding innovation opportunities in a
stable cloud environment.
Choosing Migration

Recommendations
Use migration for stable workloads
Consider migration even for innovation candidates
Address operational complexities first for better
results.
Elevate to the cloud for innovation and
efficiency!

Boost your business with Gart's seamless

cloud migration expertise

Roman Burdiuzha

Cloud Architect | Co-Founder & CTO at Gart