The SaaS Transition Manifesto

We are uncovering better ways of transitioning from SaaS applications to our own solutions for internal line-of-business apps. Through this work we have come to value: Start With RequirementsBefore doing any transitions, make sure you document the business processes you are transitioning in detail. You cannot transition what you do not understand. Shared understanding - good and bad - becomes the system. Security Always MattersRegardless of what we do, we cannot compromise with data, cyber, and supply chain security - customer's or ours. Business Continuity over TCOSoftware is the tool, not the goal. Even if there is a more efficient system or way to do a task, if the transition constitutes a significant business risk in the short to mid-term, it should be reconsidered. TCO over ConvenienceIf the real (including hidden costs on both sides) total cost of ownership of a SaaS solution is greater than an alternative that is less convenient to current stakeholders, the TCO makes more…