Mistakes to avoid in transition to the cloud

by Chris Sachse, Think|Stack

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the credit union industry’s commitment to digital transformation and the adoption of more modern technologies to meet the demands of today’s members and protect data. As more credit unions transition to cloud infrastructure, they are realizing the benefits, including cost savings, flexibility, scalability, and a shift in workload allowing for more innovation and improved operations.

The transition from idea to cloud strategy to cloud implementation, however, can be filled with hurdles, tough decisions, and potential mistakes if leaders fail to approach it with the right mindset and information.

We are often asked about common mistakes related to cloud strategies and the digital transformation journey. Here are our top five and tips on how your team can avoid making them.

  • Framing Your Cloud Strategies Just Around the Technical Element

The decision to migrate services to the cloud, either in part or in whole, is a big undertaking for any organization, but it is important to keep in mind the “why” behind the move: to better enable business.

 

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