Economic Problems
Economic Impact of Cloud Dependence
The Hidden Costs of Cloud Computing
Cloud computing's pay-as-you-go model masks significant long-term costs and economic inefficiencies.
Escalating Costs
- Unpredictable monthly bills
- Hidden data transfer fees
- Storage costs compound over time
- Premium pricing for advanced features
Vendor Lock-in
- Proprietary service dependencies
- Costly migration between providers
- Limited negotiating power
- Forced upgrades and changes
Business Risks
- Service disruption impacts
- Data loss liability
- Compliance violation penalties
- Reputation damage
Cost Analysis
35%
Average Cost Increase
Year-over-year cloud spending growth
$100K+
Monthly Cloud Bill
For medium-sized AI companies
23%
Cloud Waste
Average unused or idle resources
5-Year Cost Comparison
| Cost Factor | Cloud Computing | MAP™ Brick |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | $0 upfront + monthly fees | One-time purchase |
| Storage | $0.02-0.05/GB/month | Included |
| Data Transfer | $0.05-0.12/GB | Free |
| Maintenance | Support contracts | Self-maintained |
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