The time it takes from beginning a data cloud initiative to realizing any of tangible value can be years.
After all, there is a lot to consider. First you need to ensure that there is business alignment, between the business and I.T., on what the short, mid, and long-term objectives are. Second, there is the small task of assessing your entire data estate. It is important to figure out with each vendor which modern data stack configuration, workload option, availability zone, and pricing plan is the optimal configuration for you.
Third, you need to build a migration plan, defining a strategy for each possible candidate analytical application and data set, that will drive value to the business ...
