Enterprise cloud leaders must enable their company with cloud technologies to achieve high-performance IT. Over a decade into cloud, most companies are already well on that journey. They strive to advance their cloud program with the right modern platforms, customer-centric partners, and advanced internal practices. The Next-Generation Cloud Strategy Model comprises seven top principles for cloud success in each category — platform, partners, and practices — that leading organizations are embracing. Cloud leaders should weave these principles into the core attributes of their cloud program.