Governance and eligibility process for Cloud and SaaS architectures

A strict assessment chain implemented (cyber, FinOps, architecture) for new solution acquisitions. Technical support provided to Procurement during tenders.

01 Challenges and context

Context and strategic stakes

To mitigate the risks of uncontrolled digitalization, a luxury sector client mandated the creation of an uncompromising organizational filter (Cloud Center of Excellence) to govern the acquisition of any new Cloud or SaaS platform by business units. The challenge was to ensure that each technology adhered to stringent specifications (data classification, IAM, cybersecurity, FinOps profitability) without paralyzing the IT Procurement Department's innovation and acquisition cycle.

02 Work carried out

Approach and methodology

We defined and documented the company's essential standards for architecture, sensitive data classification, cybersecurity, and financial profitability. These standards were translated into a rigorous analysis process, supported by evaluation grids and validation templates to standardize the approach. From this point, every technological solution requested by a business unit had to pass through the steps of this review.

03 Outcomes achieved

Results and indicators

250

technological solutions evaluated

87%

Cloud components certified compliant

80%

agreements with remediation plan

  • Massive Deployment: Over 250 technological solutions (SaaS and internal) were meticulously evaluated using this matrix.

  • Governance Coverage: 87% of the company's Cloud components are now certified compliant, thanks to 47 dedicated arbitration committees.

  • Risk Control: 80% of adoption agreements required the integration of a technical remediation plan from the vendor, and analytical support was provided for over 50 RFPs.