A Practical Guide to Application Rationalization Before Cloud Migration for Growing Businesses
Stop paying to move software you no longer need. Learn a simple method to decide what to keep, retire, replace or migrate, before your cloud project starts.
Why Read This Before You Migrate
Moving every application to the cloud as it is carries old costs, old risks and old clutter with it. A short review first usually leaves a smaller, cheaper and safer project.
Move Less, Pay Less
Every application you retire removes a licence, a share of hosting and some support work from the monthly total.
Decide With a Method
Score each application on business value, technical health, cost and risk, so the decision does not depend on who happens to be in the room.
Reduce Migration Risk
Work in waves, check dependencies and data first, and fix the risky applications before anything moves.
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What Is Inside
Seven short chapters, a glossary and sources. Each chapter leaves you with something you can use.
- 01What Application Rationalization Is
- 02Why Rationalize Before You Migrate
- 03The Strategy: Keep, Retire, Replace or Migrate
- 04The Process, Step by Step
- 05Best Practices and Common Mistakes
- 06Costs, Tools and a Readiness Checklist
- 07When to Bring In a Partner
- +Glossary, a Note for UK Businesses and Sources
Who It Is For
Written for people who run growing businesses, not for specialists. Any term you do not recognize is explained in the glossary.
- Owners and directors planning a move to the cloud
- IT and operations leads who inherited a long list of applications
- Finance leads who want to cut software spend before migrating
- Teams deciding whether to run the review themselves or bring in help
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ebook Really Free?
Yes. There is no cost and no obligation to book anything with us.
Is It Technical?
No. It is written in plain English for business readers, with a glossary for any term you have not met before.
How Long Does It Take to Read?
It is 22 pages, with short chapters, tables and a one-page decision path. Most people read it in under an hour.
Will You Contact Me Afterwards?
We may follow up about your cloud plans. You can ask us to stop at any time.