Simplifying cloud deployment : readiness assessment
Like most new technologies, cloud computing can bring significant changes to business processes, application architectures, technology infrastructure, and operating models, and all must be properly understood.
Having a well thought-out strategy can mean the difference between success and failure, so the first step in understanding the challenges cloud computing can incur is by taking the readiness assessment.
The purpose of the readiness assessment is for customers to determine (a) the scope of what needs to be done to ensure a successful transition (b) whether they can take a "do it yourself" approach or need/want a fully managed application service. Prior to any cloud or hosting engagement, cloud service providers should have a team of personnel scope the project from the outset. Normally the team will include an engagement manager, representatives from sales, solutions architects, an executive sponsor and representatives from product management and service delivery.
