Software development has lived in a static world of change management where the critical nature of the business impact has created tight control processes and long approval cycles . Thus , the need for a Cloud Business Office ( CBO ).
The CBO serves as the central point of decision-making and communication for your cloud program - both internal and external to your company . More than just a “ cloud center of excellence ,” the CBO is a permanent operational and governing body that directs and guides all aspects of your cloud program , from the first implementation through ongoing operations .
Members of the CBO fall into two categories : Full-Time and Part-Time . Full- Time CBO members are leaders who have a daily responsibility for the successful adoption , implementation and management of cloud in your organization . These include :
• Cloud Program Leadership
• Technical Operations Leadership
• Chief Architect ( s )
• Security Operations Leadership
Part-Time CBO members are leaders who have a vested interest in the success of the cloud program and need visibility into the process . These include :
• Legal and Risk Leaders
• HR Leaders
• Procurement
• IT Finance
• Application Owners and Business Units ( BU ’ s may have a full-time role for a short duration during their on boarding process )
The cloud has completely changed how we consume and operate IT . The agile nature of cloud technology enables dramatic benefits for the enterprise and touches almost every department within an organization . In addition , compared to on-premise environments , the cloud requires far fewer people to manage and operate so a tighter , more cohesive team is needed to break down silos . Because we are combining operations , development , infrastructure , risk , and finance , we need a central set of processes . These include :
• Project management
• Technical decisions
• Application owner onboarding
• Technology training
• Risk / Security decisions
• Organizational change management & training
• Financial governance
• Operational services and governance
• Vendor management
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