Architecting for the Cloud, and the Cloud Repatriation Movement

The cloud is discussed as the potential for better technology and business agility, but moving computing resources has two sides. IT leaders learn that running applications in the cloud costs more than on-premises and adds complexity and security concerns not fully appreciated in the “rush” to the cloud, leading them to rethink strategies and bring applications back in-house.

We outline our EACOE Enterprise Architecture analysis approach on rationalizing cloud/in-house strategies.