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The Four Key Risks of Developing and Executing a Cloud Sourcing Strategy
18 January 2013
 
Jim Longwood   Edward Wilson-Smythe  

Migration to cloud-based services provides many benefits but is inherently risky. CIOs can use this checklist of key challenges and best practices to reduce risks when executing a cloud sourcing strategy.




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Pages: 12











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Table of Contents

Contents
  • Introduction
  • Analysis
    • Make Sure Both Your Company and the Market Are Ready
      • Ensure Local Market Readiness and Maturity
      • Address Technology and Architecture Readiness and Maturity
      • Address Organization Readiness and Governance Impacts
    • Finding Cloud Services That Meet Your RASS Requirements
      • Protect Data Sovereignty and Security
      • Retain Control Over Your Destiny
      • Pilot the Candidate Cloud Services
    • Confirm the Commercial Viability of Cloud Solutions
      • Insist on Balanced Contractual Terms
      • Control Transition and Transformation Risks
      • Beware Unintended Price Impacts
    • Avoid Hidden "Gotchas" That Pose Significant Operational and Financial Risks
      • Mitigate Provider Lock-In
      • Retain Control Over Offshoring Decisions
      • Avoid Shelfware as a Service
  • Recommended Reading
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Stepwise Approach to Meeting Your Cloud Services Requirements




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