There is growing perception that digital transformation is about moving a business’ critical applications to the cloud. That by migrating applications to the cloud a business is going to be agile, see significant improvement in the way a company operates, and become a digital-native company.

By most accounts, migration to the cloud is no longer a question of if ever the business will do it, but a matter of how soon it can be done, how safely it can be done, and how to transition to either a full-on cloud or hybrid IT operations.

In this PodChats for FutureCIO, Yash Thakker, associate director at Searce Singapore, shares his perspective on cloud-led transformation, including prevailing misconceptions, wrong practices, and some recommendations on getting a business looking to transform itself in the cloud back on track.

1.       What is cloud-led transformation?

2.       What are the components of cloud transformation?

3.       Just to clarify: what is the difference between cloud transformation and cloud migration?

4.       How would cloud transformation benefit businesses that they won’t get from cloud migration?

5.       Are all cloud technologies/approaches the same?

a.       How does a business determine the right cloud transformation approach for them?

6.       Can you share 3 tips to avoid when sourcing third-party providers to help with the transformation. (best teacher is the experienced one)

7.       Can you share 3 tips for a successful cloud transformation strategy.

8.       What would be the make-up of the team inside the company that would lead this transformation?