Ten commandments for faster cloud modernization

McKinsey got this one right: Cloud migrations get off track quickly if you don't take the right steps. Here are 10 tips for success – I agree with all of them!

I’ve written before about McKinsey and their often misguided advice, but their post on cloud modernization is really spot-on. Well worth the read, especially if you are contemplating a new project in the cloud.¹

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Their premise is sound: If you don’t line up a solid foundation for your cloud modernization, you’ll spend a lot more time and money than you planned.

A few of their points that really resonated for me:

• Optimize technology to enable the fastest ‘idea-to-live’ process. I couldn’t agree more — focus on automation and eschew old-fashioned manual steps in favor of capturing your control processes in your delivery pipeline. …