In this session we will explain how to create a compelling business case for migration to AWS. We present a framework and tools for creating your business case, and guidelines for using AWS services to maximise value and optimise cost for migrations to the AWS Cloud. Gain a new perspective for business cases that includes factors such as automation, new technologies and organisational change. Speaker: Andrew Boyd, Enterprise Account Manager, Amazon Web Services

1. © 2017, Amazon Web Services, Inc. or its Affiliates. All rights reserved.
Andrew Boyd,
Enterprise Account Manager, Amazon Web Services
Level 200
© 2017, Amazon Web Services, Inc. or its Affiliates. All rights reserved.
Building a Solid Business Case for
Cloud Migration

2. Executive
Sponsorship
Experiment
Education
Hybrid
Operations
Program ROI
and Plan
Cloud-First
Strategy
Organisational
Change
Making it Real
Elements of a Successful Cloud Journey

3. Over 60% of projects that you
work on this year will fail…
http://www.cio.com.au/article/582055/why-half-your-projects-will-fail-year/

5. 90% of large projects fail…
But, 76% of small projects succeed.
http://www.cio.com.au/article/582055/why-half-your-projects-will-fail-year/

6. Invest now for future savings
and benefits.

8. Start with the why?

9. Business Case Components
Cloud
optimisation
Cost of
change
Business
value
Cloud
comparison

10. Business Case Components
Cloud
optimisation
Business
value
Cost of
change
Cloud
comparison

12. Base Platform
Network costs
Hardware – server, rack
chassis PDUs, Tor switches
(+maintenance)
Software – OS,
virtualisation licenses
(+maintenance)
Facilities cost
Hardware – storage disks,
SAN/FC switches
Storage admin costs
Network hardware – LAN
switches, load balancer
bandwidth costs
Network admin costs
Server admin, virtualisation admin, OS Admin
Space Power Cooling
Facilities cost
Space Power Cooling
Facilities cost
Space Power Cooling
Server costs
Storage costs
1
2
3
IT Labor costs4

13. https://awstcocalculator.com/

17. Business Case Components
Cloud
optimisation
Business
value
Cost of
change
Cloud
comparison

18. ≠

19. On-Demand
Reserve
Dedicated
Spot
Price Optimisation

20. The Right Fit
Instance type
Instance family

21. Scaling
Time based
Event based

22. Service Optimisation
Non optimised services
optimised services

23. Iterate
Periodic review
Periodic update

24. Business Case Components
Cloud
optimisation
Business
value
Cost of
change
Cloud
comparison

25. Migration Costs
Network costs
Hardware – server, rack
chassis PDUs, Tor switches
(+maintenance)
Software – OS,
virtualisation licenses
(+maintenance)
Facilities cost
Hardware – storage disks,
SAN/FC switches
Storage admin costs
Network hardware – LAN
switches, load balancer
bandwidth costs
Network admin costs
Server admin, virtualisation admin, OS Admin
Space Power Cooling
Facilities cost
Space Power Cooling
Facilities cost
Space Power Cooling
Server costs
Storage costs
1
2
3
IT Labor costs4
5 Migration costs
3rd Party tools – network
discovery, migration,
storage, DB
Labor costs – FTE,
consultants
Migration scenarios

26. Additional Perspectives on the Cost of Change

27. Business alignment
Governance and policy
Operational integration
Continuous deployment
Talent acquisition & development
Cloud CoE
Cost allocation & financial control
Partner & vendor management
DevOps
Cultural transformation
Asset management

28. Business Case Components
Cloud
optimisation
Business
value
Cost of
change
Cloud
comparison

29. Every change is an
opportunity for innovation

30. Enable the Business
Lower the time
spent on building
and supporting
infrastructure
Dedicate more IT
resources to
innovation
Concentrate on
new business
initiatives and
projects

31. Business Benefits You Can Quantify
Increased agility

32. Business Benefits You Can Quantify
Workforce productivity

33. Business Benefits You Can Quantify
Operational resilience

34. Business Case Components
Cloud
optimisation
Business
value
Cost of
change
Cloud
comparison

35. Keep it as simple as possible
Use the business case as a catalyst to change
the way you work
Prove benefits every step of the way

36. Thank you
amboyd@amazon.com
lets chat at the AWS stand

37. Remember to complete
your evaluations!

38. Thank you!