Can the public sector scale cloud services, yet control costs?
Can the public sector scale cloud services, yet control costs?
Public sector cloud adoption is rising fast, with on-demand tech spend projected to hit 44% by 2026. Yet costs are spiraling: 67% can’t forecast budgets, 68% struggle with cloud waste, and 53% face bill shocks. While cloud is vital for AI, citizen services, and scalability, lack of governance, visibility, and cost controls makes spending unpredictable. The Capgemini Research Institute report urges embedding FinOps from the outset—aligning procurement and IT, improving cost forecasting, and designing cost-aware architectures—to balance agility, sovereignty, and financial efficiency.
