1、From insights to action,the path to extraordinary value starts here.Reaching the inflection point to long-sought valueThe race to cloud:2 Over the past two years,theres been a surge in cloud commitment:More than 86%of companies report increasing the scope and volume of their cloud initiatives in tha

2、t time.Achieving full cloud value is at a tipping point for those who are committed to the journey with heavy adopters fully achieving expected outcomes at a higher rate.The journey continues beyond migration,to utilizing the power of cloud,for those who remain committed.Nearly 7 in 10 companies(68%

3、)report that their cloud efforts are ongoing.Some leaders may feel in“cloud transformation limbo”:The low-hanging fruit has been picked,so theyre moving more complex and business-critical systems to accelerate cloud value.But theyre still not fully there,and stubborn barriers remain.The uptick in cl

4、oud investments weve seen over the past two years will continue to pay higher dividends.Five key practices can help companies overcome persistent barriers and tip the scales towards full value achievement.The story in briefThe race to cloud:Reaching the inflection point to long sought value3 3The ra

5、ce to cloud:Reaching the inflection point to long sought valueThe past two years have represented a period of dramatically compressed transformation.Commitment to the cloud surged as companies came under immense pressure to prepare their businesses to thrive amid rapid change and become more competi

6、tive for the future.The COVID-19 pandemic was an inflection point,turning cloud from an attractive option to an urgent mandate.Buttressed by an era of economic abundance,companies embarked on their cloud missions with big ambitions.They committed to the cloud providers,signed big deals,developed mor