Bridging Business and Technology with Cloud

Dispelling the Universal Need for a Cloud Center of Excellence: When Your Organization Might Fare Better Without One

An increasingly popular choice for companies just getting started in the cloud is the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE). Although a CCoE may be a useful resource for many companies as they make their way into the cloud, this is not always the case.
Before deciding whether a CCoE is the best option, each company must take a hard look at its own requirements, strengths, and long-term objectives. This post explores some indicators that setting up a CCoE might not be the perfect match for you.

By Max Jahn, ago

The Cloud Center of Excellence: A Modern Cargo Cult or Catalyst for Cloud Success?

The Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) has become a must-have for organizations, but is it driven by the real need or a consultant-driven fad? To reap the benefits of the cloud, it is important to have a solid IT and cloud strategy first. A CCoE must be tailored to the organization’s specific requirements, goals, and context, not a generic one-size-fits-all solution. Strategic thinking before embarking on a CCoE journey is essential to unlock the full potential of the cloud and avoid the pitfalls of the cargo cult mentality

By Max Jahn, ago

The Great Team Topologies Adventure: Charting a Path to Organizational Success

In the ever-changing landscape of technology and business, organizations face immense challenges to stay competitive and innovative. As businesses continue to expand and evolve, the need for effective team organization becomes a critical factor in determining success. Enter Team Topologies, a guiding map that helps organizations navigate through the complexities of modern team structures, communication styles, and organizational design.

By Max Jahn, ago

Strategic Cloud Repatriation: 10 Key Reasons Why Some Organizations Move Back On-Premises

In this blog post, we explore the double-edged sword of cloud repatriation, which involves moving workloads back to on-premises infrastructure. While repatriation can offer increased control and flexibility when done strategically, it can also lead to significant setbacks and damage to the business if executed for the wrong reasons or without proper planning. We delve into the various factors and potential pitfalls of cloud repatriation, helping organizations make informed decisions that best serve their long-term goals and avoid costly missteps.

By Max Jahn, ago

Flight Path Control: Connecting the Stages to Cloud Business Value (Part 3)

In today’s digital age, cloud transformation has become a critical process for organizations looking to innovate, adapt and compete in the market. The cloud adoption journey involves three core stages that are interconnected and build upon one another: IT transformation, value delivery transformation, and business transformation. These stages are essential for unlocking unparalleled innovation, agility, and business success. By understanding the synergies that exist between the capabilities developed in these stages, organizations can effectively navigate their cloud adoption journey and leverage the benefits of public cloud technologies and agile practices to drive innovation and achieve long-term success.

By Max Jahn, ago

Redefining the Battlefield: Conquering the Business-IT Divide

In today’s fast-paced business world, bridging the gap between business and IT is crucial for achieving success. Business professionals are more tech-savvy than ever, but conflicts often arise from rigid and bureaucratic IT environments. To overcome this divide, organizations must foster a shared understanding of value streams, streamline work processes, create feedback loops, build enduring cross-functional teams, and reconsider the outsourcing of critical IT systems management.

By Max Jahn, ago

Will AI turn labor markets into rockstar markets?

As AI systems like GPT-4 and Midjourney continue to advance, they are taking over tasks traditionally done by junior employees, potentially reducing entry-level roles and the pool of people available to develop into masters of their craft. This shift may lead to a smaller number of highly sought-after experts and a rise in interdisciplinary skills, adaptability, and critical thinking.

By Max Jahn, ago

A Cloud Benchmarking Tools Collection

From time to time we see the need to evaluate the performance of systems running in the cloud with those on-premises. As a reference (mostly for myself) I created a list of tools for this purpose. Note that most of these tools are in no way specific to cloud environments. Storage performance Performance of cloud storage in most environments depend Read more…

By Max Jahn, ago