Businesses seem to have accepted that cloud computing leads to lower IT costs, and it’s true that many companies experience some savings in switching to the cloud. Yet, the total cost of ownership for most is still up to 50% more than it should be.
Here’s why. Companies still assume that the software buying and deployment process is the same for cloud and on-premises products. They persist with the old model and end up paying for consulting and support services that are redundant or available for free.
