Deconstructing the data center: A massive (and massively liberating) project

This article describes PPG’s three-year process of decommissioning eight data centers and moving to a cloud-only model, highlighting practical lessons such as the need for complete inventory and dependency mapping, handling edge cases and stakeholder visibility, logistical tasks like fuel removal and recertification, and the strategic benefits of improved security posture, agility, and cost flexibility from eliminating on-premises infrastructure.