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Capex vs. Opex for IT Spending
July 10, 2017 by Alan Earls
Cloud Computing, Industry Insights
The cloud offers many attractive alternatives for businesses and their IT teams looking for flexibility and quick deployment of all kinds of applications, large and small. But existing budget patterns—with a strong bias toward ownership (capex) rather than consumption-as-needed (opex)—means IT is stuck shopping for tools in an old-school way. Old habits and work styles…Continue reading
Cloud Is Not Always Cheaper
June 5, 2017 by Joe Michalowski
There was certainly a period of skepticism for cloud computing, but at this point companies have almost universally adopted some form of cloud computing. Without a doubt, cost efficiency is one of the most frequently cited motivations for cloud migration. But be careful—there’s danger in blindly trusting the cost-savings promises that come with moves to…Continue reading