Today, Toronto-based cloud managed service provider aptum technologies part one released of its annual Cloud Impact Study – Clear skies ahead: Avoiding the chaos in the cloud,
Aptum surveyed 400 senior IT professionals from organizations with 250+ employees in the US, Canada and the UK for this study. found that, while nearly all organizations are satisfied with their rates of cloud transformation, challenges around cloud cost optimization and management remain.
90 percent of respondents are seeing the expected efficiencies of cloud adoption, but they struggle with the cost and complexities of using a combination of legacy systems, private cloud, and public cloud services.
“As organizations rush to implement cloud services during the pandemic, many are paying the price of implementing cloud without the benefit of a comprehensive management strategy,” the report said.
In fact, more than 70 percent said that cloud costs are higher than expected. Last year, the figure was similar, and only 20 percent had a comprehensive approach to cloud management and how to deal with costs.
Integration processes and talent shortages are also key challenges, despite which organizations continue to adopt hybrid or multi-cloud approaches. More than 85 percent of respondents acknowledged that the cloud is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
IT leaders who prioritize security, governance, and data compliance lean toward a private cloud environment, while organizations looking for greater flexibility choose public cloud services because they reduce the need for on-site capital investments. are available, and they can be deployed rapidly. and scaled up or down.
But the potential of a multi-cloud environment barely outweighs the cost. In fact, more than half (51 percent) of respondents said the cloud is an important part of their strategy to address the costs of the current economic downturn.
Gartner predicts that spending on public cloud technology will increase by just over 20 percent to more than US$591 billion in 2023, but the analyst firm urges CIOs and IT leaders to optimize cloud spending to maintain service levels. especially in the form of rising energy costs and inflation.
The study shows that organizations can overcome challenges related to cloud complexity and out-of-control costs by understanding and optimizing their cloud architecture.
It recommends the following three actions, In line with DevOps and FinOps practices:
- Evaluate your existing cloud infrastructure, services and applications, identifying areas of inefficiencies, redundancies and misalignment with business objectives.
- Establish clear guidelines and policies for cloud resource usage, including budget allocation, cost monitoring, and reporting. Ensure that all stakeholders are aware of and follow these policies.
- Use cloud-native or third-party tools to automate repetitive tasks, such as provisioning, scaling and deployment, identify and resolve inefficiencies, reduce the risk of human error, and streamline management For
“Cloud technology continues to enable agility, scalability, cost savings and remote working – all essential components for business continuity and growth in turbulent times,” said Susan Bowen, chief executive officer of Aptum. “But, if not managed effectively with a holistic approach, the benefits of the cloud can be missed.”
see full report Here (registration required).
