The original idea behind the cloud was to reduce IT costs for businesses. Shifting data, workloads, and applications to the cloud eliminates the need for outdated infrastructure and capital costs of data centers.
As businesses recognized the benefits of abandoning outdated equipment and transitioning to cloud-native technology, the public cloud (offered by hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform) became the preferred option for many. It promised to eliminate computing complexity for businesses while supporting scalability and agility during growth. This, coupled with its pay-as-you-go pricing model, made the public cloud a very attractive choice – both for large enterprises and smaller businesses without dedicated IT teams looking for a cost-effective and straightforward way to outsource computing.
Hidden costs and complexities of the public cloud
However, hidden costs and complexities associated with using the public cloud have begun to emerge, making management more expensive than originally anticipated for many. The vast majority – 82 percent – of companies surveyed last year cited cloud costs as their biggest challenge.
Companies often encounter resource provisioning issues when relying on the public cloud. Organizations often leave their servers running around the clock because they opted for a “plug-in-and-go” cloud solution they believe requires no maintenance. However, leaving servers running constantly without active jobs means these companies are paying a public cloud provider for resources they are not using, negating the cost benefits of cloud usage. Even if a company decides to manage its cloud resources more closely and shut down servers when not needed, it adds a level of complexity to a cloud approach chosen for its simplicity.
Cloud repatriation: A new trend?
One thing many companies that originally opted for the public cloud have realized is that they need more control over their resources than the public cloud provides. This concerns not only costs and management but also security. Many companies have also found that the public cloud is not secure enough to store their more sensitive data or critical applications.
The hidden costs and complexities of the public cloud associated with gaining this control, flexibility, security, and scalability of resources mean that many companies have decided to repatriate their data from the public cloud to a private cloud environment. The private cloud, dedicated to a single company, is much more secure, and hosting providers can offer a fixed monthly billing, meaning actual cloud costs no longer deviate from estimates.
ONEHUNDRED’s solution: Tailored cloud strategies
At ONEHUNDRED, we understand that every business strategy is unique and requires an individualized cloud solution. We not only offer managed Kubernetes, OpenStack Cloud, and managed cloud solutions but also support with workshops and tutorials for the cloud-native transition. Our expertise enables us to navigate the challenges of the public cloud and develop a customized strategy that optimizes efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
Whether it’s repatriating data from the public cloud or implementing a hybrid cloud strategy that combines the benefits of public and private clouds, ONEHUNDRED is your partner. We not only guarantee uptime and ensure you never pay for unused resources but also adjust resources to find the best balance and management solution for your business.
Discover the cloud solution that truly fits you – with ONEHUNDRED.
