What does the Cloud Platforms Second Edition include?
The Cloud Platforms Second Edition delivers a 60-plus file digital playbook comprising PDFs and XLSX spreadsheets. You receive a Platinum Tier set of six centrepiece documents, plus detailed sections for getting started, self-assessment, requirements, models, processes, KPIs, governance, sustainment, advanced topics and quick reference cards, all delivered by email within 24 business hours.
Are you still struggling to prove the business value of your cloud migration, facing missed deadlines, budget overruns, or compliance gaps that could trigger regulatory fines and lost contracts? Without a proven, repeatable framework you risk costly re-work, security breaches and a competitive disadvantage. The Cloud Platforms Second Edition playbook puts an end to those risks by giving you a ready-to-use, evidence-based toolkit that transforms uncertainty into a clear, actionable cloud strategy the moment you open the first file.
What You Receive
- 00_Platinum_Tier centrepiece files (PDF & XLSX) - a master operations playbook (PDF), a 90-day adoption roadmap (XLSX), an implementation template (PDF), an anti-pattern catalogue (XLSX), an outcomes dashboard (XLSX) and an incident-response runbook (PDF); these six files provide the executive-level view and day-to-day guidance you need to launch and govern cloud projects.
- 01_Getting_Started guide (PDF) - a step-by-step start-here document that gets your team aligned within the first hour.
- 02_Self-Assessment and Diagnostics (XLSX) - maturity assessment questions, diagnostic matrices and gap-analysis worksheets that pinpoint exactly where your cloud strategy is weak.
- 03_Requirements and Goal-Setting (PDF) - goal-setting templates and stakeholder-mapping tools that translate business outcomes into technical requirements.
- 04_Models and Frameworks (PDF) - comparison matrices and decision tools covering governance, security, cost management and performance monitoring.
- 06_Processes and Execution (XLSX) - 13-17 implementation playbooks, RACI templates, interview scripts and execution worksheets that standardise every cloud-deployment activity.
- 07_Performance and KPIs (XLSX) - measurement dashboards that visualise cost, utilisation and reliability metrics in real time.
- 08_Quality and Governance (PDF) - audit-prep checklists, policy templates and oversight tools that keep you compliant with industry standards.
- 09_Sustainment and Improvement (PDF) - continuous-improvement frameworks that embed a culture of optimisation.
- 10_Advanced Topics (PDF) - case archives and scenario libraries that help you troubleshoot complex migration challenges.
- 11_Reference and Quick Cards (PDF) - at-a-glance cheat sheets for rapid decision-making.
- README.md and CUSTOMER_EMAIL.txt - onboarding notes that ensure you can start using the playbook within 24 business hours of purchase.
How This Helps You
- Accelerated decision-making - the dynamic prioritisation matrix highlights high-impact initiatives, cutting analysis time by up to 50 % and preventing costly delays.
- Complete coverage - every critical domain from governance to performance monitoring is mapped, so you never overlook a compliance requirement that could trigger fines.
- Reduced risk and variation - activity-duration and dependency tracking keeps projects on schedule, minimising the chance of overruns and stakeholder frustration.
- Structured advisory capability - evidence-based recommendations backed by Gerard Blokdyk’s globally recognised methodology give you the confidence to secure senior-leadership buy-in.
- Higher-value outcomes - measurable KPIs and outcomes dashboards enable you to demonstrate ROI, protect budgets and out-perform competitors.
Who Is This For?
- Cloud Architecture Leads who need a repeatable framework to design, evaluate and optimise multi-cloud environments.
- IT Strategy Directors responsible for aligning cloud investments with corporate objectives and managing executive expectations.
- Enterprise Cloud Programme Managers tasked with delivering migration projects on time, on budget and without compliance breaches.
- Chief Technology Officers seeking a proven playbook to accelerate adoption across diverse business units.
- Cloud Governance Officers who must produce audit-ready documentation and continuous-improvement plans.
Choose the Cloud Platforms Second Edition now and give yourself the decisive advantage of a complete, ready-to-deploy playbook. Your cloud transformation will be faster, safer and demonstrably more profitable - the smart professional move for any organisation serious about cloud excellence.