Cloud isn't just a buzzword anymore, it’s the backbone of modern IT. But what happens when critical finance platforms are still stuck on-prem or weighed down by legacy architectures?In this episode of the Monitor Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Alex Barnes, Director of Cloud Hosting at Alfa, to discuss what really holds companies back from moving to the cloud — and what they can do about it. From cultural shifts and compliance hurdles to tenancy models and disaster recovery, Alex shares sharp, practical insights for navigating the SaaS conversation with clarity and confidence.