Picking the right cloud initiatives using the multi-dimensional value-complexity matrix

In the previous chapter, we discussed the various strategies that organizations can employ to build the foundations for a modern cloud-ready enterprise and the cloud-readiness assessment framework to assess cloud maturity. One of the most critical steps in a cloud journey for enterprises is choosing the right workloads for the cloud. There are several different strategies that organizations can leverage to migrate or build applications in the cloud. However, it is critical to pick the right workloads – especially if it is the organization’s first foray into the cloud – to ensure the success of the digital transformation. In this section, we will explore the multi-dimensional value matrix that enterprises can leverage as a tool to help pick the right workloads for a cloud journey. In a traditional approach, organizations typically use the value-complexity matrix, which measures...