These days the people who ask “Why cloud?” often get treated as if they’re thick witted. Those who play devil’s advocate often get pushed aside when their uncomfortable questions force others to justify their use of cloud (or any new technology, for that matter).
Having people around who question the reasons for moving to the cloud will improve your outcomes. Here’s why:
If we do an honest assessment of ourselves, most of us in the technology community have a certain arrogance. We’re quick to move on to new technology trends, such as cloud, edge, etc., and we do so with the expectation that others will follow. When they don’t, or if they question the move, we’re taken aback.
