Banks can speed their journey to the cloud by selecting a cloud platform that provides a firm foundation for moving to the public cloud at scale. It should provide:

• Security: Look for an architecture already trusted by some of the world's largest and most security-conscious financial service providers
• Rapid time-to-value: An effective platform should include enterprise-grade templates that can get you started in as little as 12 weeks
• Price and time frame: Highly trained and experienced project managers should help ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Low risk: A proven approach mitigates the risk of throwaway work, and ensures an enterprise-grade platform that meets security, compliance and agility needs