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Organizational Capability Cloud transition has to be done with due consideration for availability of requisite skill sets to manage the platform and maximize business outputs. Enterprises without these competencies should adopt the cloud on gradual basis as they develop the required capabilities through training of personnel. Change Management To enhance the chances of successful adoption of cloud services, all stakeholders have to be engaged throughout and their concerns should be addressed comprehensively. For instance, In-house IT staff may perceive the move to cloud as a threat to their jobs and subsequently resist its use. Nevertheless, this can be addressed by ensuring that they understand the benefits of cloud adoption and how it will impact on them as well as the business at large. Executive backing is also paramount in the quest for such projects to guarantee availability of necessary ‘‘Cloud transition has to be done with due consideration for availability of requisite skill sets to manage the platform and maximize business outputs. Enterprises without these competencies should adopt the cloud on gradual basis as they develop the required capabilities through training of personnel.’’ funds for roll out. The executive may be concerned about security of business data in the cloud, cost implications, loss of control of their data, among other issues. Governance Review The governance model of cloud services ought to be clearly defined to ensure there are enough controls, structures and guidance. New roles and responsibilities should be considered to guarantee adequate support and management of the cloud. Additionally, in case there is need to outsource the services to a cloud service provider, then appropriate memorandums of understanding and relevant SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) have to be signed to safeguard the organization’s interests. Look out for my article in the next Issue of Marketing Africa christened: A Guide For Cloud Implementation. Patrick Kabuchi, is the Founder & Technical Director of RikkenCloud, a cloud data backup solutions provider for Medium and Large Enterprises enabling secure storage of business data off-site. You can commune with him on this or related issues via mail at: [email protected], or Twitter: @ RikkenCloud.