Navigating your way to the cloud

With companies around the world shifting from on-premises IT infrastructure to cloud computing, legal and compliance professionals face new questions from their organizations about which industries are moving to the cloud, the compliance requirements and security standards that apply, and what to expect from a cloud services contract.

Microsoft has developed a wealth of resources to help answer your questions. Whether it’s privacy law requirements that apply across all industries, or sector-specific outsourcing guidelines in financial services, the Navigating your way to the cloud interactive guides, documents, and resources found here provide key information organized by industry, region, and country.

Our goal is to help demystify cloud technology and provide a framework for understanding the legal and regulatory landscape and how it may be evolving. We hope you find the information useful as you navigate your organization’s journey to the cloud.