There are countless articles, blog posts, and other content that talk about the cloud: from the benefits this technology offers companies to debunking myths, how to make the most of it, or even how to optimize existing applications. It is undeniable that the cloud plays a significant role in the current business landscape.
Indeed, the topic remains highly relevant, and according to a recent Gartner report, the global public cloud services market is expected to grow by 21.7% in 2025. This growth highlights companies’ trust in this technology as an essential pillar of their digital transformation. The demands on infrastructure continue to increase significantly, and companies must continue to offer digital versions of their services to consumers.
However, with so many distinct options available, it can be challenging to know where to start: whether you are a company that already adopts this technology in some areas of your business and wants to optimize it, or a company that has not yet adopted the cloud and is considering doing so, it is important to conduct an internal business analysis to clarify the goals and purposes you want to achieve with this technology.
The 5 questions you need to ask to develop effective cloud solutions
There are five key questions you need to clarify to start your digital transformation journey, and to develop effective cloud solutions with as much information as possible:
1. What is your need?
Before developing solutions that leverage cloud technology, start by identifying your main need. Do you want to modernize an existing solution? Build a native cloud solution? Develop a data platform, or are you still unsure about the specific need your business should address? This is the first step you must take before even considering a cloud migration project. Without answering this question, the purpose of the investment will not be clear—nor the way it should be executed.
2. What type of solution are you looking for?
It is equally important to understand the type of solution you are looking for: a web app, a mobile app, a business backend, a streaming app, or another type of solution? Eventually, you might conclude that the best solution for your company is a combination of several elements. Having clarity about the need and the type of solution that best addresses it is an important step in your cloud migration journey.
3. What is your business objective?
After identifying the need and the type of solution, it is also crucial to reflect on the business objective you want to achieve. This is the moment to crystallize your vision for your business and how cloud technology can help you achieve it. Clearly and unequivocally communicating this vision will help ensure that specialists are aligned with you to make it a reality.
4. What technologies are you currently using/want to use?
Whether you want to modernize an existing solution or build a new one, it is essential to analyze the technologies you are already using and/or want to use in the future to understand the impact these technologies will have as you start your cloud journey. The sooner you identify potential limitations or challenges, the more efficiently you can devise strategies to overcome them.
5. What are the main drivers of your company?
Finally, it is crucial to clarify your company’s main drivers. What are the critical elements of your business activity, and which ones do you want to prioritize? Costs, performance, scalability? To ensure that the developed solution is personalized and focused on your specific needs, it is essential to have visibility on the indicators that guide your company. Only in this way will it be possible to create a solution that addresses all the challenges and opportunities your company wants to respond to.
What happens next?
Even after answering all these questions, it can still be challenging to choose the best cloud solution or the right combination of resources for your specific needs. That’s why, through our cloud vision, we offer a structured and personalized approach to guide companies at every stage of their cloud journey, from strategy to implementation to develop effective cloud solutions. By focusing on your business’s specific challenges, we help you maximize the benefits of the cloud to achieve your strategic goals.
For more details on how we can assist, explore our Cloud Journey Engagements, where we provide comprehensive support tailored to each phase of your cloud transformation, ensuring your business can fully leverage cloud technology to meet its objectives.