CIO OPINION
The future of IT infrastructure lies in striking the right balance between cloud and edge.
Enterprise leaders question total cloud dependency
Scott Aken, CEO, Axellio, says drawbacks of cloud dependence are becoming increasingly evident.
For years, organizations across multiple industries have embraced cloud computing as a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency, scalability and data accessibility.
The cloud promised a streamlined approach to managing vast amounts of data, enabling decision-makers to access critical intelligence from anywhere.
However, as reliance on commercial cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud deepens, the drawbacks of cloud dependence are becoming increasingly evident.
Rising costs, multi-cloud requirements for business continuity, security vulnerabilities and operational constraints are prompting commercial enterprises and government organizations to reconsider their approach.
The hidden costs of cloud computing
One of the fundamental selling points of cloud computing has been its perceived cost efficiency. Yet, many organizations are finding that cloud pricing models create significant financial strain. With data retrieval fees, inter-zone transfer fees and multiple storage tiers, understanding cloud costs can be challenging and lead to significant unexpected expenses.
For enterprises managing large datasets, particularly in industries such as finance, healthcare and manufacturing, these costs add up quickly.
Military agencies, which rely on real-time intelligence and surveillance data, face similar cost constraints as cloud-based models require extensive data transfers across multiple regions.
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