Learn what problems may arise during the migration to the cloud

For most companies, migrating to the cloud is no longer a question of if, but when. By moving files to the cloud, you can improve security, data access, scalability, and IT flexibility, as well as reduce costs. However, not all cloud deployments go smoothly. Check out the top five causes of cloud migration failures and what you can do to succeed on this journey.1- Lack of a good partnerFirst, you will need a partner, a company specialized in IT and cloud migration. This is a decision that should be made with careful deliberation and some external input. Choose your partner carefully. Get references. You need a partner who can guide you through the process, who has not only technical resources but also change management resources. A good cloud migration specialist can help identify the best applications to move, determine how to integrate legacy systems and services, and plan and execute the migration. A good partner can also help you develop an effective strategy, whether hybrid or multicloud.2- Failure to adapt to the cloudOne of the most common mistakes companies make is allowing their applications to run in the cloud the same way they do on-premises. The cloud is designed to use resources when you need them and return them when you don’t. But the traditional application is not built with the level of autonomy and orchestration to take advantage of the cloud. Many customers forget that every bit run in a public cloud is measured - and they will have to pay for it. They allow unmodified applications to run at full throttle, consuming computing cycles, and the bill arrives a month later.3- Not having the right skillsIf you think you can manage your public cloud or even hybrid cloud with old skills and approaches - ITIL framework, waterfall processes, monolithic applications, operational silos, etc. - you will be in for an unpleasant surprise. You need skills to manage dynamic infrastructure, containers, automation, microservices, and so on. New technologies will help, but attracting, training, and retaining qualified talent is still essential.4- Unrealistic expectationsA shift to the cloud can offer great benefits - speed, agility, cost reduction, strategic focus, scalability, reach, and much more - but it can also introduce legitimate risks. Getting the most out of a cloud deployment starts with avoiding the lure of the hype cycle and having realistic expectations about what you can achieve and about new potential risks. Cloud adopters often also expect to be able to do much less work in adjacent areas, but cloud infrastructure only replaces servers, not IT personnel. Source: CIO    

Frequently asked questions

Why does cloud migration fail even though it offers real benefits?

Moving files to the cloud can improve security, data access, scalability, and IT flexibility while also reducing costs, but not every cloud deployment goes smoothly. According to CIO, the top causes of migration failure include lacking a good partner, failing to adapt applications to the cloud model, missing the right skills on the team, and holding unrealistic expectations about the results.

Why does choosing the right cloud migration partner matter so much?

A specialized IT and cloud migration partner helps identify which applications should move, determines how to integrate legacy systems, and plans and executes the migration. Because this is a high-stakes decision, the partner should be chosen carefully, with references requested, and can help shape an effective hybrid or multicloud strategy.

Why do cloud costs often surprise companies after migration?

A common mistake is letting applications run in the cloud the same way they did on-premises, without taking advantage of the cloud's elasticity. Because every resource used in a public cloud is metered and billed, unmodified applications keep consuming computing cycles at full throttle, and the bill arrives high a month later.