How to ensure your cloud journey is affordable and sustainable

Date: 3rd April 2025

Time: 16:00 - 16:30

UK business spending on cloud services has been growing at a rate of over 30% annually, with the market estimated to be worth around £9 billion as of the end of 2023. Research indicates each gigabyte of cloud storage can consume 3 to 7 kWh of energy, highlighting the environmental impact of expanding cloud usage.  

With usage growing at such a fast-paced rate, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses to understand where cloud usage is occurring to implement the correct spend and environmental guardrails and controls.   

What you’ll gain from attending this discussion:

• Cost monitoring strategies: Learn how to accurately track and attribute cloud spend to enhance financial oversight and how this cost aligns to the business strategy.
• Sustainable cloud models: Explore operating frameworks that boost sustainability credentials within your cloud environment.
• Effective guardrails & reporting: Discover best practices for managing costs, optimising reporting, and improving transparency.
• Breaking down silos: Understand why cross-business collaboration is crucial for balancing cost, value and sustainability in your technology stack.

This 30-minute session will also cover regulation, the growing use of AI, cost management and environmental constraints.