Embarking on the cloud modernization journey: initial challenges and expected improvements
Let’s take a deeper look at the common problems of current infrastructures and the expected improvements from completing the cloud modernization process.
Legacy systems, multi-cloud environments, and fragmented toolchains create operational bottlenecks. Application architectures are often monolithic and not designed for modern deployment models like containers or microservices.
Inadequate observability across infrastructure and applications hinders cost control, performance optimization, and sustainability reporting. This is especially true for distributed applications that lack unified telemetry.
Siloed security tools and reactive compliance approaches expose vulnerabilities. Application-level security is often inconsistent, especially in hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
There is a scarcity of expertise in platform engineering, FinOps, DevOps, and modern application development, including container orchestration, distributed runtimes like Dapr, and secure CI/CD practices.
Without systematic monitoring and governance, cloud consumption costs spiral. Application sprawl and underutilized services further complicate cost optimization.
Many organizations underuse Microsoft native capabilities, while also managing overlapping third-party tools. This leads to inefficiencies and missed opportunities for integration and automation.
Increasing complexity
Visibility gaps
Security fragmentation
Skills shortages
Ungoverned costs
License sprawl
