The definition of digital transformation is changing. Today, 72% of cloud decision makers view digital transformation as something more than a simple “lift and shift” exercise where systems are moved from data centers to the cloud, according to a Google Cloud Brand Pulse Survey. A majority of enterprises plan to invest in new technology platforms to facilitate innovation change, utilizing cloud in new and exciting ways to achieve next-generation results.
What will this new digital transformation look like, with the cloud at its center? Almost half of cloud decision makers say that digital transformation means optimizing processes and becoming more operationally agile. Many of these same execs say that there is a focus on improving customer experience. In this latest installment of “Cloud Cover,” our panel of industry experts will break down the ways that cloud will play a role in these technology evolutions.