CirrusLaunch™ — Cloud Readiness Assessment

Move to the Cloud

with Precision,

Not Guesswork.

Move to the Cloud

with Precision,

Not Guesswork.

Our structured CirrusLaunch™ methodology evaluates your workloads across 10 critical dimensions — then builds the migration roadmap your team can actually execute.

Our structured CirrusLaunch™ methodology evaluates your workloads across 10 critical dimensions — then builds the migration roadmap your team can actually execute.

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Practices

100+ Clients Managed

Microsoft Gold Partner

HIPAA Compliant Deployments

SOX / FFIEC Aligned

SOC 2 Practices

100+ Clients Managed

Microsoft Gold Partner

HIPAA Compliant Deployments

SOX / FFIEC Aligned

SOC 2 Practices

100+ Clients Managed

Why Cloud Migration Readiness Matters

Why Cloud Migration Readiness Matters

Why Cloud Migration Readiness Matters

Too many cloud migrations fail not because the technology is wrong, but because the planning was incomplete. Organizations that skip readiness assessment end up with budget overruns, stalled projects, and workloads stranded between on-premises and cloud environments.

Too many cloud migrations fail not because the technology is wrong, but because the planning was incomplete. Organizations that skip readiness assessment end up with budget overruns, stalled projects, and workloads stranded between on-premises and cloud environments.

This scorecard helps you evaluate your organization's preparedness across the ten critical dimensions that determine migration success. Whether you are considering your first cloud migration or planning your next wave, this assessment will reveal where you stand and where you need to invest before moving forward.

This scorecard helps you evaluate your organization's preparedness across the ten critical dimensions that determine migration success. Whether you are considering your first cloud migration or planning your next wave, this assessment will reveal where you stand and where you need to invest before moving forward.

Based on assessments from 100+ regulated industry engagements, this tool provides the same framework our cloud architects use during CirrusLaunch discovery sessions. 

Based on assessments from 100+ regulated industry engagements, this tool provides the same framework our cloud architects use during CirrusLaunch discovery sessions. 

Review each dimension

Read the guiding question and the five maturity level descriptions.

Score honestly

Select the level that reflects your current state — not your target state.

Record your score

Click the maturity level that best matches your organization right now.

Review your results

Your total score and readiness tier are calculated instantly as you go.

Follow the 90-day action plan

Use the 90-day phased plan to close your most critical readiness gaps.

Scoring Scale

Five Maturity Levels, Clearly Defined

Five Maturity Levels, Clearly Defined

Five Maturity Levels, Clearly Defined

Initial

No formal process exists.

Ad hoc and reactive

Initial

No formal process exists.

Ad hoc and reactive

Developing

Basic awareness.

Inconsistent across teams.

Developing

Basic awareness.

Inconsistent across teams.

03

Defined

Documented processes,

broadly followed.

03

Defined

Documented processes,

broadly followed.

04

Managed

Measured, controlled,

consistently applied.

04

Managed

Measured, controlled,

consistently applied.

05

Optimized

Continuous improvement

embedded via automation.

05

Optimized

Continuous improvement

embedded via automation.

Assessment Dimensions

Assessment Dimensions

Assessment Dimensions

Score each dimension from 1 to 5 based on the maturity level descriptions. Record your score in the box at the end of each dimension.

Score each dimension from 1 to 5 based on the maturity level descriptions. Record your score in the box at the end of each dimension.

0 of 10 completed
0/ 50
01
Application Portfolio Visibility
Not scored
02
Infrastructure Documentation
Not scored
03
Workload Classification Readiness
Not scored
04
Network and Security Architecture
Not scored
05
Data Classification and Compliance
Not scored
06
Cloud Skills and Team Readiness
Not scored
07
Business Continuity and DR Planning
Not scored
08
Cost visibility and financial planning
Not scored
09
Organisational alignment and sponsorship
Not scored
10
Migration experience and vendor strategy
Not scored

RESULT

Scoring and Interpretation

Use the interpretation guide below to understand your overall readiness posture and what it means for your migration strategy.

10–19

Critical

Not ready to migrate

Your organization is not ready for cloud migration. Proceeding without significant preparation will result in budget overruns, stalled projects, and potential data loss. Invest in foundational capabilities before creating a migration roadmap.

20–29

At Risk

Significant gaps exist

Significant readiness gaps exist that will create problems during migration. Address the lowest-scoring dimensions first, particularly around data classification, dependencies, and cost modeling. A phased approach with early wins is recommended.

30–39

Developing

Reasonable foundation, gaps remain

Your organization has a reasonable foundation but gaps remain in key areas. Focus on completing application classification, strengthening DR planning, and building cloud team skills. You are close to being ready for a structured migration program.

40–50

Migration Ready

Strong readiness posture

Strong readiness posture. Your organization can proceed with confidence into migration planning. Focus on optimizing your approach, finalizing vendor strategy, and building the detailed roadmap for your first migration wave.

RESULT

Scoring and Interpretation

Use the interpretation guide below to understand your overall readiness posture and what it means for your migration strategy.

10–19

Critical

Not ready to migrate

Your organization is not ready for cloud migration. Proceeding without significant preparation will result in budget overruns, stalled projects, and potential data loss. Invest in foundational capabilities before creating a migration roadmap.

20–29

At Risk

Significant gaps exist

Significant readiness gaps exist that will create problems during migration. Address the lowest-scoring dimensions first, particularly around data classification, dependencies, and cost modeling. A phased approach with early wins is recommended.

30–39

Developing

Reasonable foundation, gaps remain

Your organization has a reasonable foundation but gaps remain in key areas. Focus on completing application classification, strengthening DR planning, and building cloud team skills. You are close to being ready for a structured migration program.

40–50

Migration Ready

Strong readiness posture

Strong readiness posture. Your organization can proceed with confidence into migration planning. Focus on optimizing your approach, finalizing vendor strategy, and building the detailed roadmap for your first migration wave.

RESULT

Scoring and
Interpretation

Use the interpretation guide below to understand your overall readiness posture and what it means for your migration strategy.

10–19

Critical

Not ready to migrate

Your organization is not ready for cloud migration. Proceeding without significant preparation will result in budget overruns, stalled projects, and potential data loss. Invest in foundational capabilities before creating a migration roadmap.

20–29

At Risk

Significant gaps exist

Significant readiness gaps exist that will create problems during migration. Address the lowest-scoring dimensions first, particularly around data classification, dependencies, and cost modeling. A phased approach with early wins is recommended.

30–39

Developing

Reasonable foundation, gaps remain

Your organization has a reasonable foundation but gaps remain in key areas. Focus on completing application classification, strengthening DR planning, and building cloud team skills. You are close to being ready for a structured migration program.

40–50

Migration Ready

Strong readiness posture

Strong readiness posture. Your organization can proceed with confidence into migration planning. Focus on optimizing your approach, finalizing vendor strategy, and building the detailed roadmap for your first migration wave.

90-Day Action Plan

90-Day Action Plan

90-Day Action Plan

Regardless of your score, use this phased action plan to systematically improve your migration readiness. Prioritize actions in dimensions where you scored lowest.

Regardless of your score, use this phased action plan to systematically improve your migration readiness. Prioritize actions in dimensions where you scored lowest.

Phase 1
Phase 1

Days 1–30

Days 1–30

Foundation

Foundation

  • Complete an application portfolio inventory with ownership, business criticality, and basic dependency mapping.

  • Identify and classify all sensitive data types (PHI, PCI, PII) with regulatory compliance requirements per workload

  • Secure executive sponsorship with formal budget allocation and steering committee structure

  • Baseline current infrastructure costs by workload to enable accurate TCO comparison

Phase 2
Phase 2

Days 31-60

Days 31-60

Analysis

Analysis

  • Apply 6R framework classification to all workloads with documented rationale for each disposition

  • Document network architecture and security policies including hybrid connectivity requirements

  • Define RTO/RPO requirements per workload and assess current DR capabilities against those targets

  • Assess team cloud skills and identify training or hiring gaps for the target cloud environment

Phase 3
Phase 3

Days 61–90

Days 61–90

Planning

Planning

  • Build TCO models comparing current costs to projected cloud costs for priority migration candidates

  • Define target-state architecture for the first migration wave including networking and security controls

  • Finalize cloud vendor strategy with evaluation criteria, negotiation leverage, and multi-cloud considerations

  • Create sequenced migration roadmap with dependencies, milestones, resource requirements, and rollback plans

Ready to Turn This Scorecard Into a Migration Roadmap?

If you scored below 30, your migration risks are real and addressable. If you scored above 30, you're closer to cloud readiness than most organizations — the question is where to start.

Ready to Turn This Scorecard Into a Migration Roadmap?

If you scored below 30, your migration risks are real and addressable. If you scored above 30, you're closer to cloud readiness than most organizations — the question is where to start.

Ready to Turn This Scorecard Into a Migration Roadmap?

If you scored below 30, your migration risks are real and addressable. If you scored above 30, you're closer to cloud readiness than most organizations — the question is where to start.