Enterprise modernization through cloud adoption is crucial for organizations in South Africa to remain agile and efficient in the rapidly changing technological landscape. This transformation improves business outcomes and productivity by accelerating innovation and time to market. Organizations are increasingly adopting cloud-based ERP systems, but actual levels of modernization remain low due to fears of disruption and data loss. Cybersecurity is also a top priority for enterprises, with multi-cloud strategies in a hybrid environment being a popular approach to minimize risks and costs.