Cloud and AI projects are easier to judge when they start with a business problem rather than a product name.
Choose one useful outcome
For cloud work, that might be a more reliable backup or an easier way to support staff across locations. For AI, it might be faster document search or a well-defined repetitive task.
Check the foundations
Identify the data involved, who should have access and how the current systems connect. Review security, backup and ongoing ownership before a pilot begins.
Measure the pilot
Set a small scope, name the people responsible and decide what success looks like. Capture cost and support requirements before expanding the change.