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Roadmap Devising an EffectiveCloud Strategy Create a strategy that maximizes the benefits ofcloud computing for your organization. What is the scope and need to formulatea solid cloud strategy? Public Cloud Forecast, 1Q24 Update IT Spending, Billions of Dollars Almost every organization uses cloud computing, but many still don’t have acloud strategy or even an implementation plan. Organizations won’t be ableto take full advantage of using cloud services without a sound cloud strategy.A cloud strategy explores and defines the role that cloud computing should playin the organization. Many of the top questions in cloud computing revolve around cloud strategy,and these questions are becoming more urgent. They range from “What is cloudstrategy and why do I need one?” to “How do we build a comprehensive cloudstrategy that aligns objectives through implementation and supports ongoingoptimization?” Such questions lead to others about principles and prioritization.A cloud strategy should be a living document that is updated regularly. It should bedriven by business strategy and provide guidance to those who will implement it. How to gain more from the cloud witha cloud strategy Organizations with a cloud strategy are in a better position to achieve greateroutcomes from cloud computing than those without one. They have morecoherent approaches to cloud usage. They anticipate both the benefits andpotential downsides of its use, attempting to exploit the benefits while minimizingthe downsides. As an IT leader, you cannot be fully prepared to meet yourorganization’s needs if you don’t have a common cloud strategy to drawonand consult for priorities, along with colleagues in other subdisciplines of IT. Although it’s best to craft a cloud strategy before adopting cloud computing,that’s rare. Most organizations devise their cloud strategy after they have gainedsome experience with the cloud. But the sooner an enterprise establishes acloud strategy, the more issues it will avoid. It’s never too late to develop one.Get started today! •Cloud Implementation Plan•Governance Plan•Cloud Operation Model Some of the top questions about a cloud strategy initiative: 3What essential components shouldbe incorporated when developing arobust cloud strategy document? How do I ensure that my cloud strategymeets stakeholder expectations andaligns with customer needs? 1What is cloud strategy and whydo I need one? What are the key stages? This roadmap shows the sequence of objectives and desired outcomes and is useful for aligning allstakeholders. It is distilled from interactions with clients who have successfully implemented cloud strategyinitiatives. A few key milestones and associated Gartner resources are highlighted below, but our fullroadmap includes complete details of all milestones and resources for each stage of the initiative. Align objectives Sample of associated Gartner resources A concise point of view on the role of cloud in your organization •Research: Actions to take – What’s the Difference Between a Cloud Strategyand a Cloud Adoption Plan?– Blueprint for Designing Your Hybrid CloudStrategy– Approaches to Avoid Common Cloud StrategyPitfalls Build understanding arounddifferent use cases of cloudacross business practices. Define cloud for yourorganization using standardNIST or Gartner definitions. Use business strategy andstrategic planning documentsto identify a point of view onwhat cloud computing canachieve in your organization. •Expert inquiry:Leverage best-practice examplesto strengthen the cloud strategy and gain executivebuy-in. •Phone consultation:Understand what shoulddefine your cloud strategy and how it differs froman implementation plan. •Conference:Attend Gartner CIO LeadershipForum and participate in an expert-led workshop. Develop action plan Sample of associated Gartner resources A cloud council assembled from business and IT to enable cloud strategy creation •Research: Actions to take – Market Guide for Cloud Management Tooling– Devise an Effective Cloud Computing Strategy byAddressing 5 Key Areas– The Future of Cloud Computing in 2027: FromTechnology to Business Innovation Establish cloud computingand business baselines thatdefine desired businessoutcomes and benefits. Identify cloud councilmembers and roles, ensuringrepresentation from allimpacted business units,including IT. Foster productivecollaboration acrossenterprise units to contributeto successful cloud visionand strategy. •Expert inquiry:Deliver business value byunderstanding the evolution and promise of cloudand cloud-derived innovation. Prepare for execution Sample of associated Gartner resources Successful deployment of a cloud strategy •Research: Actions to take – How to Decide Between a Single-Cloud orMulticloud Strategy– A CTO’s Guide to Multicloud Computing– The Cloud Journey Establish ownership,responsibility and riskacceptance by outliningexpectations for form,significance and controlof cloud usa