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Hi there,
The cost savings of cloud used to be a key benefit pushed by vendors for the technology. Recent years have seen more openness about that - yes, cloud does have cost saving benefits, but they’re only in the earlier days. Over time money saving isn’t the big benefit (and, equally we can argue it shouldn’t necessarily be the benefit companies stake their decision on).
Now a report from a SaaS VC powerhouse has flagged how for scaled-up players cloud could be doubling their infrastructure bill, and wiping hundreds of billions out in shareholder value.
With multiple big name investments under its belt, the claim has made people sit up and listen, with the assertions garnering plenty of debate, not least from the juggernaut providers that rule our worlds.
But are the findings relevant for businesses utilising the cloud for everyday systems?
Enjoy the read,
Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.com.au
In this issue
> The true cost of long-term cloud
> Switched on CDO: Simon Kennedy rings up CX
> The SME cybersecurity paradox
> DOC's business value with Partner Managed Cloud
> Outdoor surveillance key IoT spend for govt
> Cincom presents: Belinda Dimovski, Red Cross
> AppWrap: Tech news from around the web
The true cost of long-term cloud
Is repatriation really a good option for your business?…
“You’re crazy if you don’t start in the cloud; you’re crazy if you stay on it.”
Switched on CDO: Simon Kennedy rings up CX
Keeping business and IT aligned…
“We will always be able to think up more opportunities than we have capacity to execute.”
The SME cybersecurity paradox
Awareness and concern but is there action?…
“Businesses don’t know where to begin boosting their cyber-resilience.”
DOC's business value with Partner Managed Cloud
Cutting a new track to increased agility and cloud success…
“There was no negative impact or business disruption and we saw some significant performance improvements.”
Outdoor surveillance key IoT spend for govt
Outdoor surveillance key IoT spend for govt
“Over the past year, the role of cameras has expanded.”
Cincom presents: Belinda Dimovski, Red Cross
Leadership in 2021 at Australian Red Cross…
The amazing thing about working for a not-for-profit is the passionate people that work in the industry.
AppWrap: Tech news from around the web
Police should be banned from accessing government Digital ID data says former Australian Privacy Commissioner Malcom Crompton.
One third of Australian’s have been the target of ‘pure cyber crime’ at least once, with 14 percent reporting a disruption to network systems.
Capgemini on A/NZ acquisition trail this time offering to buy ASX-listed Empired (Intergen in NZ) for A$233 million.
AU Govt has launched a ransomware offensive with intelligence forces assigned to a new cross-agency taskforce.
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