Speed and agility are of the essence in today’s digital-first world. It’s why IT modernisation is a key priority for organisations in the race to enhance efficiency, improve cyber resilience and harness the power of the cloud. In the latest instalment of Okta and Computer Weekly’s Identity Made Easy podcast series, we explore the challenges IT modernisation presents and how identity can help simplify and accelerate the journey towards a cloud-centric future. Here are some of the key highlights. What’s driving IT modernisation? Survival and recovery from the pandemic As many as 97% of enterprise decision makers believe that the pressures of the pandemic sped up their company’s digital transformation by a significant measure – and the pace is expected to continue rising long after the pandemic ends. The rapid proliferation of cloud technology With most organisations now utilising an average of 80 cloud apps, IT modernisation is critical.