This e-book is designed as a dynamic resource, offering a comprehensive overview and actionable insights for making informed, strategic decisions so that your organization will have a cost-optimized and secure environment. Whether you are an IT professional, a business leader, or a member of your company’s cloud team, this e-book aims to polish your understanding of the intricacies of managing cloud costs, security, and backup so you can traverse the ever-changing hybrid and multi-cloud landscape with confidence.
Chapter 1: Controlling Cloud Costs
In both hybrid and multi-cloud environments, cost control is crucial — which may explain why 82% of organizations consider managing cloud spending as their top business challenge.¹ Resources spread across both on-premises infrastructure and multiple cloud services lead to increased management complexity and the potential for bill shock. Without cost-control measures, organizations run the risk of incurring unnecessary expenses due to duplicated efforts, underutilized assets, and misaligned resources.
