Migrating to the Cloud Isn't As Easy As Most People Think: A Conversation With Mark Porter and Accenture’s Michael Ljung can be a complex process that requires careful planning, consideration of architectural complexities, and a strategic approach. Unlike the often-painted easy path to simplicity, agility, and scalability, migrating to the cloud involves more than just lifting and shifting existing applications and resources without addressing underlying issues. A proper migration strategy is essential to avoid creating complexity, siloed data, and unnecessary applications. The benefits of cloud migration can be significant, including cost savings, but it's crucial to shift the focus from simple migration to modernization, co-creation, innovation, and differentiation. A well-planned approach, such as Accenture's MAGI methodology, is necessary to unlock the full potential of cloud migration and create a streamlined, simplified, and modernized cloud architecture.