{"id":76214,"date":"2025-11-17T11:35:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T11:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/?p=76214"},"modified":"2025-11-24T15:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:50:20","slug":"why-rushing-to-the-cloud-could-slow-your-cx-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/crm\/why-rushing-to-the-cloud-could-slow-your-cx-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Rushing to the Cloud Could Slow Your CX Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the rush to modernize, many enterprises are discovering that the road to digital transformation is full of more twists and turns than your average Formula 1 track.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unsurprisingly, despite the industry hype, modernization has proved to be far trickier than many anticipated.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The contact center, in particular, has become a battleground of cloud-first messaging, aggressive vendor roadmaps, and ambitious AI promises.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, while the pandemic accelerated adoption and innovation, it also underscored a harsh reality: modernization doesn\u2019t have to mean moving at someone else\u2019s pace.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Miguel Angel Marcos<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VP of Operations at Enghouse Interactive<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, puts it:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cDuring the pandemic, organizations learned very quickly that agility was critical. But perhaps more slowly, they are learning that control and compliance are non-negotiable.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That sentiment reflects a growing reality in the enterprise CX space. While many organizations rushed to the cloud over the last few years, the dust is now settling, and so too is a more measured, pragmatic approach.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to Marcos, recent research shows that after the initial surge of migration, nearly 50% of organizations remain cautious about moving fully to the cloud:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;The truth is that many businesses want to modernize and improve customer experience, but not all of them want to do it at the same pace or in the same way.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Pace of Change and the Power of Choice<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s nice to have choices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You wouldn\u2019t want to turn up at a restaurant and find there\u2019s only one thing on the menu. Equally, it wouldn\u2019t be much fun if you rocked up to your local cinema only to discover that they\u2019re showing the same film all day, every day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The same thing is true for enterprises. Legacy investments, regulatory requirements, and internal workflows often mean a one-size-fits-all approach simply isn\u2019t viable.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead, they need a wider array of deployment choices from CX vendors so they can choose their own path and control their own journey to modernization rather than being stampeded.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marcos explains that for some customers, \u201cgoing fully CCaaS is completely fine, we offer that.\u201d Others, however, \u201ccan\u2019t or don\u2019t want to move everything to the cloud.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cFor them, modernization can still happen on-premises, with full AI and CX functionality.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He highlights that hybrid models are increasingly becoming the bridge between traditional infrastructure and the cloud, with more and more customers layering in AI capabilities in the cloud, while keeping their core systems on-premises.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s the best of both worlds; enabling innovation without disrupting business continuity,\u201d he explains.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, a government contact center may retain on-premises systems for data sovereignty reasons but integrate AI-driven quality management and analytics from the cloud.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Others are running specific campaigns or BPO operations on cloud platforms while maintaining in-house control over core technologies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marcos stresses:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;The important thing is that customers can modernize at their own pace, in their own way, without compromise.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flexibility First<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The principle of flexibility and \u201cmodernizing on your terms\u201d is at the heart of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/enghouseinteractive.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enghouse Interactive&#8217;s approach<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marcos is clear that the company\u2019s technology strategy is built around interoperability, not rigid migration paths.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cChoosing shouldn\u2019t mean losing,\u201d he says. \u201cFraming everything as \u2018cloud or nothing\u2019 oversimplifies the message and forces compromises.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re on-premises, private cloud, hybrid, or full CCaaS, you can get the same robust CX capabilities: AI, analytics, omnichannel, and so on.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enghouse Interactive&#8217;s mindset aligns with a broader industry shift. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enterprises are increasingly wary of vendor lock-in and are prioritizing open architectures that let them evolve as their business needs change.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The future, Marcos suggests, lies in giving organizations the freedom to adapt, not forcing them into a predefined roadmap.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modernization That Starts Where You Are<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, what practical steps can enterprises take to begin this kind of modernization journey?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Marcos, it starts with incremental innovation rather than wholesale change.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With AI available across cloud, hybrid, and\/or on-premises environments, Marcos suggests that\u00a0 many companies could begin by leveraging their existing on-premises setup to start experimenting with AI integrations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In doing so, they will gain a sense of what the tech can and can\u2019t deliver for them, without having to make a significant decision that could be difficult to reverse.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He points to Enghouse Interactive&#8217;s AI-driven quality management tools as an example of \u201chugely practical\u201d modernization. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These solutions offer voice-of-the-customer analytics and agent interaction insights, which are designed to help contact center leaders better understand service quality and customer sentiment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThat\u2019s the kind of innovation that drives value right away,\u201d Marcos says. \u201cIt helps you improve customer experience today, without committing to a full-scale migration.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond Cloud Hype<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the market narrative often positions cloud as the only path forward, Marcos cautions that this can create unnecessary friction for many enterprises.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTrue modernization should be about balancing innovation with business continuity,\u201d he says.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;It\u2019s not all cloud or nothing. It\u2019s about interoperability, flexibility, and avoiding vendor lock-in, enabling organizations to evolve on their own terms.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That idea resonates strongly across the enterprise CX landscape. As digital ecosystems grow more complex, the winners will likely be those who blend agility with stability \u2014 modernizing intelligently, not reactively.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In other words, the future of CX isn\u2019t just about how fast you move. It\u2019s about moving <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">smart <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 and making sure that when you do, you\u2019re the one setting the pace.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can hear more insights from Miguel by checking out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/tv\/breaking-free-from-cloud-only-cx-myths-enghouse\/\">exclusive interview with <strong>CX Today<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also pick up more tips on how to spot AI that actually delivers by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/contact-center\/how-to-spot-ai-that-delivers-a-buyers-guide\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">checking out this buyer\u2019s guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the rush to modernize, many enterprises are discovering that the road to digital transformation is full of more twists and turns than your average Formula 1 track.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unsurprisingly, despite the industry hype, modernization has proved to be far trickier than many anticipated.\u00a0\u00a0 The contact center, in particular, has become a battleground of cloud-first messaging, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4983,"featured_media":76222,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[61014,61016],"class_list":["post-76214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crm","category-customer-analytics-intelligence","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-ccaas","tag-quality-management","brands_to_track-enghouse","editorial_type-interview","intent-evaluation","target_audience-enterprise-buyer"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3.1 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why Rushing to the Cloud Could Slow Your CX Transformation - CX Today<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"CX Today covers CRM &amp; 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