Serverless architecture: A paradigm shifts in cloud enterprise modernization

Chatterjee, Tarun Kumar (2025) Serverless architecture: A paradigm shifts in cloud enterprise modernization. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 15 (1). pp. 952-956. ISSN 2582-8266

Serverless architecture represents a transformative paradigm in cloud computing that fundamentally alters how enterprises approach application development, deployment, and scaling. By abstracting infrastructure management, serverless computing enables organizations to focus exclusively on business logic while benefiting from improved operational efficiency, cost optimization, and accelerated innovation cycles. This architectural model has demonstrated substantial growth in enterprise adoption, driven by its ability to reduce development cycles, lower infrastructure costs, and provide seamless scalability during demand fluctuations. The integration of serverless principles with artificial intelligence further enhances enterprise capabilities, enabling rapid deployment of machine learning models without significant infrastructure investments. Despite implementation challenges related to vendor lock-in, cold start latencies, and security concerns, organizations have successfully navigated serverless adoption through graduated implementation strategies. As serverless technologies continue to evolve, their impact on enterprise modernization will likely intensify, reshaping how businesses conceptualize and implement cloud-native applications while delivering measurable improvements in resource utilization, deployment speed, and business agility.