Target Cloud Operating Model White Paper

This white paper presents the Target Cloud Operating Model developed by Equal Experts, focusing on cloud migrations for large organizations. It outlines the need for a structured approach to managing both digital and heritage services. The report emphasizes the importance of establishing a cloud operating model that differentiates between heritage services, which have high change costs and low demand, and digital services, characterized by low change costs and variable demand. It details the roles of squads, tools, and capabilities necessary for enhancing business agility and innovation in cloud-native digital services. The paper also discusses the organizational structures required for effective service delivery, including the selection of squads based on service type and demand. Additionally, it provides guidance on the essential principles and practices for a digital operating model, ensuring that organizations can effectively manage their technology capabilities and align them with business objectives.