Aspire Systems’ State of Cloud Report 2023 highlights a shift from cloud adoption to optimization as businesses face economic pressures. AWS leads the market, but hybrid cloud is rising, especially in banking, retail, and manufacturing. FinOps is now the top priority, with 63% of executives focused on cost control as 49% struggle with overruns. Industries target 40–60% cost savings using native tools, while optimization goals include performance, scalability, automation, and data analytics. AI/ML integration is growing for insights and automation, and zero-trust security is gaining traction. The report concludes that cloud maturity, digital transformation, and cost discipline are key to resilience.

Join for free to read