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      The demands on the IT department - whether of a strategic, regulatory or operational nature - are constantly increasing. On the one hand, this requires a future-proof organisation of all IT processes and technologies and, on the other, increased use of cloud-based services.

      In most companies in Germany, the cloud is now a natural part of the digitalisation strategy. This is shown by our Cloud Monitor 2023. The cloud promotes the digitalisation of internal processes. The ability to integrate new cloud solutions into existing company IT and the interoperability of solutions from different cloud providers are crucial to the success of cloud use.

      The next step for many cloud users is multi-cloud computing in order to optimise applications, security and costs. This requires strategic multi-cloud management.

      Using the cloud - but the right way

      We are happy to support you in your cloud business transformation. With our understanding of strategy, business and processes as well as our knowledge of technology, security, compliance and governance, we take different perspectives to successfully utilise the cloud.

      We look at which strategic, operational and regulatory challenges can be specifically improved, how your requirements can best be implemented in a private, hybrid or public cloud, for which purposes services from the areas of IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service) or SaaS (Software as a Service) can be used. We also check whether a multi-cloud approach could be an attractive solution for you. We also clarify issues relating to data management optimisation and data protection.

      Our method for your successful cloud journey

      With the KPMG Accelerated Cloud Transformation Programme, you can make your organisation fit for the digital future. We are happy to accompany you on every step of your cloud journey: from vision, preparation and implementation to operation and optimisation.  

      Benefit from our wealth of experience in the world of cloud computing. Feel free to contact us.

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      Cloud transformation - importance and relevance

      Cloud transformation is the next step for many companies to make business models more flexible, deliver innovations faster and align technology investments more closely with strategic goals. At the same time, the requirements for security, cost control, digital sovereignty and the testing of existing cloud and IT infrastructures are increasing.

      Cloud transformation describes the strategic, technical and organisational shift of applications, data, platforms, processes and operating models to cloud-based architectures. For management, this means that the cloud is not an isolated IT project. It affects investment decisions, governance, risk management, infrastructure, process landscapes and long-term competitiveness.

      The KPMG Cloud Monitor 2025 shows how clearly this change has already taken root in German companies. Many organisations are now pursuing a cloud-first strategy, evaluating sovereign cloud models as a relevant success factor and increasingly using modern artificial intelligence (AI) solutions via cloud providers. As a result, the focus is shifting from pure migration to the question of how companies can organise their cloud journey securely, economically and in a future-proof manner.

      Strategically anchoring cloud transformation

      A successful cloud transformation begins with a clear vision. Which applications should be migrated? Which data requires special protection mechanisms? Which specialist areas will benefit first from scalable platforms? And what governance is needed to ensure that decisions are not made in a fragmented manner?

      We support you in setting up cloud transformation as a management topic. This includes the review of existing IT landscapes and infrastructure as well as the development of a sustainable cloud strategy that combines business objectives, costs, security and regulatory requirements. The result is a cloud operating model that not only works technically, but also remains accepted and controllable within the company.

      Cloud technologies unfold their benefits when architecture, organisation, process and cost-effectiveness fit together. High scalability alone is not enough. Companies need transparency about costs, clear responsibilities and a reliable basis for making decisions about public, private, hybrid or sovereign cloud models.

      The advantages of cloud transformation lie primarily in greater adaptability, shorter deployment times, better data availability and new opportunities for automation and artificial intelligence (AI). At the same time, new dependencies are emerging, for example on platform providers, interfaces, infrastructure, operating models and security architectures. We help you to recognise these interactions at an early stage and translate them into viable guidelines for implementation and operation.

      Our topics in cloud transformation

      • Cloud strategy and target architecture

        We work with you to develop a target vision that matches your corporate strategy. In doing so, we look at the business model, application landscape, data requirements, regulatory framework, existing infrastructure and existing investments. The result is a cloud roadmap that is prioritised, realistic and compatible.

      • Migration and modernisation

        Not every application goes straight into the cloud. We examine which systems should be migrated, modernised, replaced or deliberately kept in existing operation. In this way, you avoid technical debt and create an infrastructure that can better accommodate future requirements.

      • Sovereignty, security and compliance

        Digital sovereignty is becoming a key management issue for many companies. We provide support in the testing of provider models, data classification, access concepts, encryption, resilience and regulatory requirements. The goal is a cloud environment that management, IT, specialist departments and supervisory bodies can trust.

      • Implementation and process control

        A resilient cloud transformation does not end with the technical decision. It is only during implementation that it becomes clear whether processes, responsibilities and operating models interlock in a sustainable way. We support you in setting up the implementation process in a structured manner, making dependencies transparent and involving specialist departments at an early stage.

      • FinOps (Financial Operations) and cost control

        Cloud costs develop dynamically. Without transparency, budgets arise that are difficult to explain and even more difficult to control. We support you in setting up FinOps structures, cost models, responsibilities and key figures so that cloud expenditure can be clearly linked to business benefits.

      • Cloud as the basis for AI and data

        AI, advanced analytics and data-driven business models require a scalable, secure and high-performance infrastructure. We show how cloud architectures can combine data availability, governance and innovation. In doing so, we ensure that technological possibilities, process requirements and business objectives are brought together.

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      Frequently asked questions

      Cloud transformation refers to the strategic, technical and organisational development of applications, data, infrastructure, processes and operating models into cloud-based architectures.

      The most important benefits include greater scalability, faster provision of digital services, better data availability, more flexible processes and new possibilities for AI applications.

      Cloud transformation influences investments, governance, risk management, infrastructure, implementation and operating models. It should therefore not be viewed solely as an IT project.

      The review of the existing infrastructure shows which applications, data, interfaces and processes are suitable for migration. This allows risks to be better assessed before implementation.

      We provide support with cloud strategy, infrastructure testing, target architecture, migration, implementation, security and compliance issues, FinOps and the connection of cloud, data and AI.