Cloud Replatforming as Cost Design

Cloud replatforming matters because many cloud migrations reproduce the cost structure of on-premise systems rather than changing how workloads operate. The article distinguishes lift-and-shift migration from replatforming, showing how right-sizing, dynamic scaling, managed services, and data-layer redesign can change the cloud run-rate rather than only the hosting location. It also explains when lift-and-shift is still appropriate, such as deadline-driven moves, short-lived applications, or exploratory migration. Technology leaders should assess whether a migration plan redesigns the workload or simply relocates existing inefficiencies.