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IDC PlanScape: Cloud-Native Migration

Publisher IDC
Published Aug 13, 2025
Length 11 Pages
SKU # IDC20314467

Description

This IDC PlanScape details the process for evaluating whether shifting to a cloud-native strategy is appropriate. It also explains approaches to and best practices for adopting cloud-native technologies."Cloud migrations are old news, as cloud-native technologies have supplanted traditional cloud architectures and services as the keys to innovation," says Christopher Tozzi, adjunct research advisor with IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "Yet classic cloud solutions continue to offer value for some use cases, which is why it's critical to assess when and how to migrate to a cloud-native strategy and when to stick with conventional cloud."

Table of Contents

11 Pages

IDC PlanScape Figure

Executive Summary

Why Is Cloud-Native Migration Important?

What Is Cloud-Native Migration?

Who Are the Key Stakeholders?

How Can My Organization Take Advantage of Cloud-Native Migration?

Application Scalability Needs

Cloud-Native Deployment Options

Anticipated Workload Lifetime

Internal Resources to Support Cloud-Native Migration

Cloud-Native ROI Opportunities

Vendor Lock-In Risks

The Need to Manage Traditional Cloud and Cloud Native Side by Side

Other Workload Enhancement Opportunities

Advice for Technology Buyers

Strategic Advice

Tactical Advice

Related Research

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