Shift Towards the CLOUD And Be Safe From Zombies Attack!

HOW TO MOVE TO 1SURVIVE A THE CLOUD AND ZOMBIE ATTACK (THEY'RE ACTUALLY QUITE SIMILAR) Recently the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a tongue-in-cheek "Zombie Apocalypse" campaign to educate citizens on disaster-preparedness. The idea is that if you're well-equipped to deal with a zombie pandemic you're prepared for just about anything. We're putting that idea to the test: Can a plan for surviving a zombie apocalypse help you when it comes to moving your enterprise to the cloud? The Enterprise Cloud is Ready! The Zombies are Coming! Over half of enterprises say they are likely to move to a cloud-based delivery model while 7 out of 10 companies are implementing or assessing cloud projects in the next year.' Is your organization ready for the cloud? Follow these steps to get there ... According to pop culture, a zombie apocalypse is right around the corner. In such a scenario, zombies roam entire cities, eating the brains of the living. Are you prepared to fight off the undead and escape to safety? Follow these steps to get there ... STRATEGY The foundation of your move to the enterprise cloud is a tactical plan signed off by key stakeholders. After all, migrating to the cloud likely requires enterprise-wide participation. The foundation of your escape from a zombie horde is a tactical plan agreed to by key survivors. After all, your greatest advantage over the living dead is the ability to think. READINESS You're ready for the next step. Appraise your enterprise's processes, architecture, technology, people, and governance to see if your enterprise is ready for the cloud. You're ready for the next step. Assess your survivors, food, water, medical supplies and defenses to see if you're ready for your escape to a zombie proof shelter. ROADMAP Next, identify the most appropriate systems and services to migrate, list any and all interdependencies, and then prioritize your roadmap. Build a step-by-step escape plan that outlines the best possible transportation methods and routes for avoiding the walking dead. MIGRATION This is where you actually make the move transitioning all or part of your company's data, applications and services from on-site to the enterprise cloud. This is where you actually make the move transitioning survivors and critical provisions from your current site to a zombie-proof sheiter. DATA OPTIMIZATION You're almost ready, but to get the full benefits of enterprise cloud migration you need to create more value and achieve faster ROI by improving performance. You're near your destination, but sometimes brain-hungry zombies are unavoidable. Improve migration performance through efficient cerebral neutralization, and then quickly move on. OPERATIONS Leverage enterprise cloud computing to proactively manage your business critical applications and services, including interconnecting your physical and virtual environments. Once in the zombie-proof shelter you need to proactively manage your resources, including fortifying your physical environment and -A survivors on the outside. CONTINUITY Congratulations! You've made it to the enterprise cloud by creating disaster recovery and business continuity plans that promote ROI and keep infrastructure safe. Côngratulations! Your preparedness has paid off. By creating plans and putting them into action, you made it to safety and promoted security arnong the living and throughout your infrastructure. TAKE THE NEXT STEP Whether it's a move to the cloud or an escape from bands of zombies, security is hands-down everyone's number-one concern. To get answers fast, visit: www.sungardas.com 1. The infoPro" Cibud Computing Study by 451 Researth, LLC 2012 SUNGARD