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Whether you\u2019re in the cloud or on-premise, you will have an Operating Model in place that defines how technology supports your business \u2013 but when was it last updated? In 2020, 87 per cent of CEOs<\/a> expected their operating models to change in the three years that followed as they delved deeper into the world of digital transformation. But the importance of updating it promptly can often be overlooked, which will only hinder your ability to achieve long-term technology operation success.<\/p>\n\n

For those that have already migrated their servers to the cloud, has that change been reflected in your operating model? And for the businesses that are looking to migrate in 2024, what considerations should be made when adopting a Cloud Operating Model?<\/p>\n\n

What is a Cloud Operating Model?<\/h2>\n\n

Microsoft defines<\/a> a Cloud Operating Model as \u2018the collection of processes and procedures that define how you want to operate technology in the cloud<\/em>.\u2019 After detailing your Cloud Strategy, the Cloud Operating Model will provide a high-level representation of how your business will deliver on that strategy, breaking each section down into individual methodologies.<\/p>\n\n

Operating Models have been around for decades as teams have always had to define how technology would support their business. However, while some processes may remain relevant from your legacy Operating Model when you migrate to the cloud, many will change and impact the way your IT team operates.<\/p>\n\n

What you should consider<\/h2>\n\n

When migrating to the cloud, it\u2019s important to consider the processes you currently have in place and how they will change once you\u2019ve migrated. There\u2019s a lot to look at, and potentially a lot of changes to make in order to ensure successful long-term cloud adoption, so our team has been busy identifying the seven key considerations you should be making when building a Cloud Operating Model.<\/p>\n\n

People<\/h3>\n\n

When you\u2019re in the cloud, the skills your IT team needs will change dramatically. Gone are the days that required boots on the ground to physically maintain and manage your on-premise infrastructure. Instead, your team will need to be adept at monitoring a cloud environment, either themselves or with the support of a Cloud Provider, and will need to want<\/em> to work with cutting edge technology to drive business innovation. The benefit of hiring the best cloud talent is that often you can upskill the resource and reallocate to different functions to drive competitive advantage and ultimately improve business performance, increase revenue, enhance customer experience \u2013 but your current team should not be overlooked, and upskilling and training programmes should be considered.<\/p>\n\n

Technology<\/h3>\n\n

When transitioning to an Operating Model that\u2019s geared up to support your cloud environment, it\u2019s important that you consider how your tools and technology will change, along with how you support that. This can be broken down into three key areas:<\/p>\n\n