Rethinking Cloud Strategy: Cost, Sovereignty and What Comes Next
Cloud promised flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency, but for many organisations, that’s not how it’s playing out.
Rising costs, increasing regulatory pressure, and shifting platform dynamics are forcing organisations to take a step back and rethink long‑held assumptions about cloud strategy.
In Episode 6 of Trust Cloud Talks, James Watson Hall, Field CTO at Zadara, explores what’s changed, and why organisations are now reassessing where their workloads should sit.
Interview with James Watson-Hall – Chief Technology Officer at Zadara.
What this episode covers:
- Why cloud is no longer delivering the cost savings many expected
- The growing importance of data sovereignty and regulation
- Why organisations are reassessing public cloud decisions
- The pressure created by VMware disruption
- What a more considered cloud strategy looks like
A shift in expectations
For many organisations, cloud adoption began with a clear promise, greater flexibility, lower cost, and reduced operational burden.
But that promise is now being questioned.
Costs are rising.
Complexity is increasing.
And the original assumptions are being revisited.
In this episode, James explores why that shift is happening, and what it means for organisations today.
From insight to action
The themes discussed in this episode reflect a broader shift towards flexibility, sovereignty, and more predictable cloud strategies.
Through its partnership with Zadara, Trust Cloud supports organisations looking to take a more controlled and considered approach.
Episode 5 of Trust Cloud Talks – exploring cost pressure, sovereignty, and platform choice
Alasdair Hill, Sales Director at Zadara
Explore the full series
This episode is part of the Trust Cloud Talks series, exploring what’s changed in cloud strategy and how organisations can move forward with confidence.
Continue the conversation
If the themes explored in this episode reflect challenges you’re facing, our team would be happy to discuss your environment and options for moving forward.