Cloud-native
Why Your Cloud Native Strategy Needs a Reality Check (And How to Get One in 15 Minutes)
Most enterprises think they know where they stand with cloud-native adoption. Most are wrong.
Younes Hairej4 min read
The Million-Dollar Question Every CTO Is Asking
You're staring at a landscape of 1,000+ cloud-native tools. Your board wants a digital transformation update. Your engineering team is debating EKS versus ECS. And you're wondering: "Where exactly do we stand, and what should we do next?"
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. 75% of Japanese enterprises still rely heavily on system integrators, compared to just 35% in the United States. This dependency creates a dangerous gap between business agility and technical capability—a gap that's widening as AI and cloud-native technologies accelerate.
The brutal reality: Most organizations are flying blind when it comes to cloud-native maturity.
The Assessment Gap: Great Frameworks, Missing Execution
Several excellent frameworks exist for cloud-native maturity:
- Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework: Provides a comprehensive methodology
- CNCF Technology Radar: Offers valuable ecosystem awareness
- DORA State of DevOps: Delivers important industry benchmarks
- Enterprise maturity models: Give strategic structure
The challenge? These frameworks excel at awareness and methodology, but most organizations struggle with practical implementation. They provide the "what" but not the "how to start now."
Introducing Aokumo Navi Beta: Your AI-Powered Cloud Native Strategy Compass
What if you could get enterprise-grade cloud-native assessment in 15 minutes, for free, with actionable next steps?
That's exactly what we built. Aokumo Navi Beta (アオナビ) is the world's first AI-powered cloud-native maturity assessment that delivers:
Three Assessment Depths for Every Need
- Quick (5-7 min): Executive overview and strategic direction
- Standard (12-15 min): Detailed planning with prioritized roadmap
- Comprehensive (25-30 min): Complete transformation blueprint
AI That Actually Understands Your Context
Unlike static questionnaires, Aokumo Navi:
- Adapts questions based on your role and responses
- Provides real-time explanations for complex topics
- Generates personalized recommendations aligned with your maturity
- Offers ongoing guidance through integrated AI knowledge hub
15 Critical Categories, From Foundation to Advanced
We evaluate everything that matters: team culture, application architecture, security, FinOps, AI/ML integration, and more—giving you a complete picture of your cloud-native readiness.
How It Works: Your 15-Minute Journey from Confusion to Clarity
Step 1: Choose Your Assessment
Pick the depth that matches your time and detail needs
Step 2: Answer Smart Questions
Our AI adapts based on your role and expertise level
Step 3: Get Instant, Actionable Results
See exactly where you stand vs. industry peers
What you get immediately:
- Maturity scores across all categories with industry benchmarking
- Visual analytics showing strengths, gaps, and priorities
- Personalized roadmap with timelines and resource estimates
- ROI projections for recommended initiatives
- Access to AI knowledge hub for ongoing questions
Why Free? Our Mission to Democratize Cloud-Native Excellence
As Japan's first Amazon EKS Service Delivery Partner and CNCF Silver Members, we've guided Fortune 500 companies through complex transformations. We built Aokumo Navi because cloud-native expertise shouldn't be locked behind expensive consulting walls.
Our belief: Every organization deserves to understand their cloud-native readiness, regardless of size or budget.
What's Coming Next: Evolving Beyond Assessment
We're not stopping at assessment. Your feedback shapes our roadmap:
Enhanced Questionnaire Intelligence (In Development)
- Adaptive question flows that learn from your responses
- Context-aware follow-ups for deeper insights
- Industry-specific questioning tailored to your sector
Advanced AI Integration (Coming Soon)
- Natural language conversations with our assessment AI
- Proactive recommendations based on industry trends
- Continuous learning from community usage patterns
CNCF Framework Integration (Next Major Release)
Direct mapping to Cloud Native Computing Foundation standards, giving you industry-aligned reporting and CNCF project recommendations based on your maturity level.
🎙️ Voice-Powered Assessment (Future Release)
Audio-based evaluations and voice interactions with our AI knowledge hub.
As a Beta user, you're helping shape the future of cloud-native assessment. Your feedback directly influences our development priorities and feature roadmap.
Ready to Discover Where You Really Stand?
Stop guessing. Start knowing.
Your competitors are already using data-driven approaches to cloud-native transformation. The question isn't whether you need better visibility into your maturity—it's whether you can afford to wait.
Try Aokumo Navi Beta Now
✅ No registration required
✅ Results in 15 minutes
✅ Actionable recommendations
✅ Help shape the future of assessment
Start Beta Assessment → assessment.aokumo.io
About Aokumo
Aokumo Inc. bridges the gap between cutting-edge cloud-native technology and enterprise reality. As Japan's first Amazon EKS Service Delivery Partner, we've helped Fortune 500 companies transform their infrastructure and accelerate innovation.
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Together, let's make cloud-native accessible to all.
Blog Series Coming Next:
Part 2: Deep Dive: The 15 Categories That Define Cloud-Native Maturity
Part 3: CNCF Integration: How Aonavi Maps to Industry Standards
Part 4: Real Case Studies: How 3 Companies Used Aonavi to Accelerate Transformation
