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With years of experience helping businesses navigate their cloud transformation journeys, and with expertise in emerging technology to guide the way, we asked our PwC UK experts to share their top tips to help you unlock the full potential of cloud technologies.
Understand the opportunity
Begin with a basic understanding of cloud technologies. Once you have a foundational grasp, engage with experts who can help tailor solutions to your specific business problems. This will give you options on what you can and cannot do.
It’s not all or nothing
Cloud transformation doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing endeavour. Start small: address your top ambition or pain point. From there, you can demonstrate tangible value to your board and shareholders and expand. This approach builds a self-evident business case over time.
Be demanding
Shift your perspective from what your CIO can deliver with technology to what you want from technology. The options are vast, but you don’t need to be a tech expert to ask the question.
Ensure that your investments deliver value. Question every pound spent and reallocate resources sensibly to maximise value. This will not only optimise current operations but free up budget for new initiatives.
Think holistically
Consider your cloud transformation as part of a broader change programme. It’s not technology for technology’s sake. Integrate it into your ultimate vision for distinguishing your business and enhancing customer and product experiences.
Think productivity
The UK faces a productivity challenge. Proper use of technology can radically improve organisational productivity, position your business as a market leader, benefit your customers and stakeholders, and contribute positively to the broader economy.
Be collaborative
A common pitfall is developing a business case that is too tech-centric. And this often leads to an inability to demonstrate clear value. Marrying the two perspectives unlocks the true potential of cloud transformation, so it’s essential to ensure your tech community collaborates closely with your business community.
Be curious
A well-executed cloud transformation strategy requires curiosity, collaboration, and a clear vision aligned with business goals.
Understand which cloud technologies will unlock the potential of your business: how can it drive efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction? Be expansive in your business case. Cloud transformation should not be viewed solely as an IT opportunity. It impacts the entire C-Suite, and roles and responsibilities. A business case that includes input from all relevant departments ensures you capture the full spectrum of benefits and challenges.
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