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Many business are still on the fence because they do not have a Cloud Computing Strategy for cloud adoption. Many business are still moving into the cloud without clear direction and in most cases it is being driven by the business leaders rather then the IT department which increases the Business Risk. If your business does not have a Cloud Computing Strategy then it is best to hire an outside cloud computing strategist who can help you put together one. A good cloud computing strategy will make sure you have a cost effective and safe boat for your cloud journey .  A good cloud computing strategy will ensure a safe boat for your cloud journey. Photo Courtesy : Dr. Ajay Gopal The first step is in choosing the right Cloud Computing strategist for your cloud journey. You need a strategist who is an expert at cloud computing technology,is vendor independent and one who can identify the strategic enablers for the success of your business. In today's world the cloud co...

Cloud Strategy should start with identifying whether the Cloud meets the IT GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) requirements of your Business. Issues on Security of the Cloud are emerging from Business which have a complex IT GRC requirement like Healthcare and BFSI verticals who have been cautious in adopting the Cloud. The Bridge to the Cloud is your Business's IT GRC posture . The first step is to figure out the maturity of IT GRC in your Business and close the Gaps. The next step is to apply your IT GRC requirement to a generic cloud architecture and see if it meets the IT GRC needs of your Business, there will be some areas which will need attention. The final step is to identify a cloud service provider who meets your IT GRC requirements of your Business and if there are any Gaps work with the vendor in plugging them. If at any step you find that the IT GRC does not meet your Business requirement you are better off not migrating to the cloud and it may ...