Cloud migration, its risks and opportunities : a systematic literature review
Kalu, Sandra (2024)
Diplomityö
2024
School of Engineering Science, Tietotekniikka
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe20241218104046
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe20241218104046
Tiivistelmä
This study explores the risks and opportunities associated with migrating legacy systems to cloud by categorizing them into four (4) themes; technical, organizational, strategic, and business. As organizations transition to cloud environments, understanding the motivations and criteria for successful implementation is crucial. This research addresses three key questions: motivations for cloud migration, considerations and strategies for migration, and major risks and opportunities pre and post migration.
A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) analyses academic papers and case studies from 2014-2024 was conducted to perform a thematic analysis. The findings reveal the interconnectedness of risks and opportunities, highlighting their influence on decision making in organizations. Successful cloud migration is driven by cost efficiency, scalability, and enhanced collaboration, yet significant risks, such as data security concerns and service disruptions, must be effectively managed.
Practical recommendations are provided to help organizations navigate these complexities. This research contributes to the existing knowledge by offering a structured analysis of cloud migration dynamics, guiding stakeholders in leveraging cloud technologies effectively. The study also outlines limitations and delimitations, suggesting future research directions to explore the ripple effects of cloud migration risks and opportunities with case studies.
A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) analyses academic papers and case studies from 2014-2024 was conducted to perform a thematic analysis. The findings reveal the interconnectedness of risks and opportunities, highlighting their influence on decision making in organizations. Successful cloud migration is driven by cost efficiency, scalability, and enhanced collaboration, yet significant risks, such as data security concerns and service disruptions, must be effectively managed.
Practical recommendations are provided to help organizations navigate these complexities. This research contributes to the existing knowledge by offering a structured analysis of cloud migration dynamics, guiding stakeholders in leveraging cloud technologies effectively. The study also outlines limitations and delimitations, suggesting future research directions to explore the ripple effects of cloud migration risks and opportunities with case studies.