When the Cloud's Reign is Over - Evaluating Cloud Computing Cost-Effectiveness

Explore the surprising cost inefficiencies of cloud computing in this 26-minute conference talk from Code BEAM America 2022. Discover why, after a certain tipping point, cloud services can become significantly more expensive than in-house infrastructure. Learn about the potential for substantial IT budget savings, simplified regulatory compliance, and improved data control by migrating away from cloud services. Gain insights into evaluating when to consider transitioning from cloud to on-premises solutions, with valuable information for professionals ranging from DevOps and system administrators to C-level executives. The talk covers early cloud computing days, examines cloud ownership implications, analyzes the underlying factors driving costs, and concludes with a wrap-up and Q&A session.

00:00 - - Intro & Content
01:58 - - Early Cloud Days
06:00 - - Whose Cloud is it Anyway?
10:12 - - What is Actually Going On?
19:32 - - Wrap Up & QnA