Challenges
- Evaluate portfolio of 700 applications and determine which applications will be suitable for cloud
- Create documentation for the development teams so that they have a standard process to follow
- Rapid assessment and initial migration – a recent acquisition put additional time pressure on the project
Solutions
- Targeted 50 handpicked applications for rapid evaluation and movement to cloud
- Implemented the Application Decision Framework (ADF) tool while interviewing and training staff for its use
- Engaged multiple business units in the cloud project, through additional interviews and active use of ADF
Results
- Prioritized list of 10 applications that should be moved first with limited modification
- Delivered tools and resources to enable the client to continue their application assessment process with ADF
- Identified and documented legacy application patterns to improve the firm’s cloud service offerings