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# [Why Lift and Shift Alone Fails and What Enterprises Can Do Instead](https://modernization-blueprint.hashnode.dev/why-lift-and-shift-alone-fails-and-what-enterprises-can-do-instead?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Think cloud migration is a slam dunk? Think again. nearly 50% of cloud projects either fail or stall mid-way. In fact, Gartner once reported a staggering 83% of data migrations flop outright, with over half blowing past their budgets. These eye-openi...

Jul 23, 2025 · 12 min read · modernization-blueprint.hashnode.dev  
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