Guide

The Complete Guide to a Cloud Upgrade

Managing identity infrastructure in-house can limit agility, increase costs, and strain internal resources. As cloud adoption accelerates, organisations are rethinking how to modernise IAM while improving security and efficiency.

This guide explains how to transition identity infrastructure to Ping’s cloud, outlining the business case, key benefits, and common migration concerns. It details a phased, low-risk migration approach, compares deployment options, and provides a six-step framework for a smooth upgrade. It also highlights expected ROI, resource impact, and a real-world enterprise success example.

Key Takeaways

• Why moving IAM to the cloud reduces operational burden and frees up 40–60% of team capacity

• How a phased migration approach minimizes risk, avoids downtime, and preserves functionality

• What cost savings and ROI to expect from reduced infrastructure and maintenance overhead

• How to execute a structured six-step migration plan from assessment to go-live

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