• Only on-premises solutions are in use
• IT department is separate to the rest of the organization and doesn’t drive business value
• Adopting the cloud can help offset infrastructure costs and simplify collaboration

Resources

• How to Create a Successful Cloud Adoption Plan? The 4 Principles
• Considering the Cloud? Think of These 7 Things First
• How to Increase Your Chances of Success in the Cloud?

• Some cloud services are present
• IT is more focused on business and operational requirements
• Advancing to next level will help take better advantage of data

Resources

• So You Want to Buy Microsoft Cloud Services… But How?
• Tame Your Internal Communications Chaos with Office 365
• 9 Tools to Use Right Now to Improve Azure Platform Security

• Cloud starts to take priority over on-premises services
• IT is the preferred business partner when new solutions are required
• Moving forward will allow the business to find new ways of generating value

Resources

• Your Way into the DevOps and Agile World
• Why Do You Need a Cloud Governance Model and how to Get Started?
• How to Implement Azure Governance? A Practical Toolkit

• A cloud-first approach is in use
• IT actively supports operations in delivering business value
• Working towards the next level will help gain competitive advantage

Resources

• Don't Let Your Most Valuable Customers Leave
• Keeping Your Cloud Secure and Compliant – Tools for Azure Monitoring and Auditing
• Upgrade Your Data Strategy with a Modern Data Warehouse

• Cloud drives the business for competitive advantage
• IT is an integral part of the business and is used to drive revenue
• Exploring the possibilities helps minimize risks and maximize ROI

Resources

• Do You Really Need More Than One Cloud?
• The Internet of Things World with the Use of Microsoft Cloud Solutions
• Azure Sphere - Microsoft's Solution for IoT Security