##  Define “Modern”
Start by clarifying what “modern” means for your organization. Your definition should be based on business goals and strategic priorities.
Consider whether modernization refers to:
  * Migrating a specific percentage of applications to the cloud
  * Adopting an API-first architecture
  * Improving the technical or functional fit of applications
  * Increasing the number of applications in the Invest quadrant of the TIME model
  * Enhancing agility, scalability, or user experience


This definition will shape your entire modernization strategy.
