AI-Powered IT Transformation: Migrating from On-Premises Systems to Cloud-Native Architectures
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15680/IJCTECE.2024.0702002Keywords:
Cloud-Native, On-Premises, Microservices, Containers, DevOps, Cloud Architecture, Digital Transformation, Scalability, Resilience, Continuous DeliveryAbstract
The rapid evolution of digital technologies has compelled organizations to modernize their information technology infrastructures to remain competitive, agile, and resilient. Traditional on-premises systems, while historically effective, often face limitations related to scalability, maintenance costs, flexibility, and innovation speed. Cloud-native architectures have emerged as a transformative alternative, enabling organizations to leverage distributed computing, microservices, containerization, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency and business value. AI-powered IT transformation plays a crucial role in accelerating cloud migration by automating infrastructure management, optimizing resource allocation, improving security monitoring, predicting system failures, and enabling intelligent decision-making throughout the migration lifecycle. This essay examines the transition from on-premises environments to cloud-native architectures through the lens of AI-driven transformation. It explores the theoretical foundations of cloud computing, the evolution of cloud-native technologies, and the role of AI in facilitating migration strategies. Existing literature highlights significant benefits including improved scalability, cost optimization, operational resilience, and innovation capabilities. The discussion further analyzes methodologies employed in cloud migration projects, emphasizing assessment, planning, implementation, governance, and continuous optimization. The study adopts a comprehensive research methodology based on qualitative and conceptual analysis of scholarly literature, industry reports, and technological frameworks. Findings suggest that AI-enhanced cloud-native transformation not only modernizes IT infrastructure but also establishes a foundation for sustainable digital innovation and organizational competitiveness in increasingly dynamic business environments
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