More than ever , organisations are making the business decisions to exploit advanced new capabilities off ered by cloud service providers . Signifi cant cost-saving potential exists , as well as Internet scale performance , agility and simplicity . Cloud makes it possible to “ light up ” market disrupting capabilities , such as large-scale data analytics , Internet-of-Things initiatives , machine learning and more . Fundamental capabilities such as modern collaboration , multi-factor authentication and mobile device management become much more rapidly achievable – and these are secure and always up to date .

Migrating a complex , dynamic , business critical IT estate is not to be underestimated . Microsoft Consulting Services has developed Cloud Navigator , a methodology and approach that can :

• Comprehensively analyse workloads , services and applications .

• Build a target operating model that helps drive operational change .

• Help you to accelerate end-user adoption of new capabilities .

• Establish foundation services that will support cloud migration at scale

• Generate an all-up ; plan to maximise the opportunity .

• Deliver tangible and eff ective quick-wins .

In addition to core technology enablement , Cloud Navigator focuses on building Innovation capability in a Cloud enabled organisation . “ We help companies and organizations to see their future through the lens of digital and embrace change to create new value .”, says Marek Samaj , Digital Advisor at Microsoft . We dream and envision together the desired future , consider value and alternatives , and help to prioritise them . As we design , we create a joint team and refi ne the ideas , identify dependencies , and eliminate roadblocks . The team then continuously delivers innovation as this process , supported by the culture and platform , goes from its fi rst success to an embedded , systemic approach .

To arrange one for your organisation , or just find out more , please visit aka . ms / cloudnavigator or contact us at msukservices @ microsoft . com .