
Cloud Prison Break Series – Part 1:
Breaking Cost Escalation Cycles
To avoid the pitfalls of compounding costs, it’s crucial to enter long-term cloud contracts (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) intelligently. This article advises on reinvesting savings from these contracts into cloud optimization. Without a strategy that saves $2 for every $1 invested, long-term contracts can lead to 50% or more overspending in just 3 years. Use cases, analysis of hidden costs, and strategies to keep your spending sustainable are provided.