Introduction: Cloud vs. On-Premises Uncover the debate surrounding cloud and on-premises systems as cost and value considerations shift the narrative.
Changing Tides in Pricing: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a hardware cost dip while cloud prices rise, challenging the assumed cost-effectiveness of cloud computing.
Beyond the Price Tag: Acknowledge that value isn't solely tied to cost, as strategic technology investments can yield substantial long-term benefits.
Comparing Apples to Apples: When comparing technologies like object storage, similarities in value exist, but cloud prices may not align with on-premises alternatives.
Profit-Driven Cloud Services: Understand the rationale behind cloud price hikes – for-profit providers seek returns on massive investments in infrastructure and innovation.
The Resurgence of On-Premises: Traditional hardware costs drop, making on-premises systems a competitive option once again, challenging cloud dominance.
Objective Platform Decisions: Beware of hype-driven choices; prioritize a balanced assessment of solutions that truly align with specific use cases.
Unveiling Poor Architectural Choices: Highlight the pitfalls of overlooking architectural optimizations, even if the end-state solution seems functional.
The Evolving Equilibrium: With pricing disparities, reevaluate the cloud's automatic advantage, emphasizing a comprehensive evaluation of cost and value.
Business-Centric Decision Making: Embrace the complexity of decision-making, where higher cost technologies could still provide superior long-term business value.
Architect's Role in the Future: Anticipate the convergence of cloud and on-premises as hardware costs drop, emphasizing the role of architects in making objective, value-driven choices.