Taking Guidewire to the cloud
Key takeaways
Cloud is a game-changer
Moving to the cloud helps insurers improve time-to-market for new products, reduce IT management time, and make it easier to benefit from analytics insights, among other benefits. However, for many, this is still an intimidating move.
Learn from the experts
This eBook summarises the key points that we’ve learned from helping customers to minimise risk and make their cloud migrations a resounding success.
Follow practical advice
From the early planning phases to the actual execution, this eBook lists 10 elements to take into consideration to ensure your cloud deployment of Guidewire is a solid success.
FAQ: Migrating Guidewire to the Cloud
What are the key considerations when migrating Guidewire to the cloud?
A successful Guidewire cloud migration depends on clearly defined responsibilities across the insurer, Guidewire, and consulting partners. This helps prevent delays caused by ambiguity in governance, scope, and decision‑making structures.
Teams must align early on roles, reporting processes, and how bespoke features will map to out‑of‑the‑box cloud capabilities. Clear scope definition ensures all parties understand whether the migration focuses solely on technical uplift or includes functional modernisation.
For a full breakdown of governance and delivery considerations, download the complete Thought Leadership report.
What risks should insurers proactively address during a Guidewire cloud migration?
Effective risk mitigation requires structured tabletop testing across all production support teams to refine recovery procedures before issues arise. This ensures rapid response regardless of where an incident is detected.
Insurers should also anticipate shifts in responsibilities once Guidewire Cloud Services assumes management of the platform’s operations.
Download the full Thought Leadership report to explore risk management frameworks and practical examples.
How should insurers measure progress and value during a Guidewire cloud transition?
KPIs must be established early and aligned across all organisations to track cloud‑transition activities at both a high level and in granular detail.
Special attention is needed for the remediation backlog, as new remediation items will continue to emerge as Guidewire advances its code‑assessment cycles. Clear value tracking helps prioritise enhancements and ensures the business case remains valid.
You can find additional measurement best practices in the complete report.
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