{"id":765443,"date":"2025-09-26T23:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T04:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/us-en\/?p=765443&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=765443"},"modified":"2026-06-24T23:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T04:03:22","slug":"the-true-cost-of-cloud-managing-rising-spend-without-sacrificing-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/us-en\/insights\/expert-perspectives\/the-true-cost-of-cloud-managing-rising-spend-without-sacrificing-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"The true cost of cloud: Managing rising spend without sacrificing innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-blogs header-hero-blogs\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"hero-blogs\"><div class=\"hero-blogs-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"header-title\"><h1>The true cost of cloud: Managing rising spend without sacrificing innovation<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-blogs-bottom\"><div class=\"header-author\"><div class=\"author-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/us-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2023\/04\/James-Dunn-LI-1.jpeg?w=200&amp;quality=10\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"author-name-date\"><h5 class=\"author-name\">James Dunn<\/h5><h5 class=\"blog-date\">Sep 25, 2025<\/h5><\/div><\/div><div class=\"brand-image\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-2\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/insights\/expert-perspectives\/the-true-cost-of-cloud-managing-rising-spend-without-sacrificing-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/insights\/expert-perspectives\/the-true-cost-of-cloud-managing-rising-spend-without-sacrificing-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-on-demand-tech-paradox\"><strong>The on-demand tech paradox<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Across industries \u2013 from manufacturing and banking to telecom, life sciences, and public services \u2013 organizations are embracing on-demand technologies like cloud, SaaS, and Gen AI to drive agility, innovation, and scale. But with this transformation comes a paradox: <strong>the faster you scale, the harder it is to control spending.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capgemini\u2019s latest research report, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/insights\/research-library\/from-capex-to-consumption-cloud\/\"><em>The on-demand tech paradox<\/em>,<\/a> reveals that 82% of executives have seen significant cost increases in cloud, SaaS, and Gen AI. And 61% say these costs are impacting profitability. The promise of innovation is real \u2013 but so is financial strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-hidden-cost-spiral\">The hidden cost spiral<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s step into the shoes of a CIO at a global enterprise. Their teams are deploying Gen AI for R&amp;D, SaaS tools for collaboration, and cloud infrastructure for scalability. But soon, finance flags budget overruns, IT struggles with forecasting, and business units are buying tools independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t an isolated case. The report shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>76% of organizations exceeded public cloud budgets (by 10% on average)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>68% overspent on Gen AI; 52% on SaaS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>59% say cloud waste is a major challenge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>58% describe on-demand tech costs as \u201ca big black hole.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-driving-the-cost-explosion\">What\u2019s driving the cost explosion?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Decentralized tech spend<\/strong><br>A significant portion of technology spending is now being driven by business units rather than IT departments. Specifically, 59% of Gen AI and 48% of SaaS expenditures are initiated outside of IT\u2019s control, making it difficult to maintain oversight and governance. Alarmingly, 12% of SaaS spending is completely unmanaged, increasing the risk of redundant purchases and wasted resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Reactive cost planning<\/strong><br>Many organizations are adopting cloud-first strategies without adequate cost planning. In fact, 54% of organizations move to the cloud reactively, only considering costs after deployment. This issue is especially pronounced in sectors like public services (65%) and defense (63%), where cost considerations are often an afterthought rather than a foundational part of the strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Underutilized tools and governance gaps<\/strong><br>Despite the availability of cloud cost management tools, only 37% of organizations actually act on the insights these tools provide. Most FinOps teams are focused on day-to-day operations rather than strategic cost management, leading to missed opportunities for optimization and value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-wake-up-call-from-the-finops-frontline\"><strong>A wake-up call from the FinOps frontline<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>J.R. Storment, Executive Director of the FinOps Foundation, offers a sharp reminder:<br><strong><em>\u201cOnly considering cost after deployment can lead to unwelcome outcomes\u2013 surprisingly high cloud bills, lower product margins, and fewer options for optimization\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This insight reflects a widespread issue: cost planning is often an afterthought, even in sectors with high regulatory and operational complexity. The result? Missed opportunities, budget overruns, and underwhelming ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-cost-control-to-value-enablement\">From cost control to value enablement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing cloud economics isn\u2019t just about cutting spend \u2013 it\u2019s about unlocking value. Yet only 2% of FinOps teams cover cloud, SaaS, and Gen AI holistically. And just 42% influence business decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To shift from reactive cost control to strategic enablement, organizations must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expand FinOps scope across all on-demand tech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embed cost awareness into architecture and development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Align finance, tech, and business on a shared \u201clanguage of value.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-five-actions-to-regain-control\">Five actions to regain control<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Shift left on cost planning<\/strong>: Bake cost intelligence into early design and architecture decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Automate cost controls<\/strong>: Use tools for auto-scaling, idle resource detection, and license decommissioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Use AI for forecasting and optimization<\/strong>: Spotify uses AI to predict demand and optimize workloads in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Build a culture of accountability<\/strong>: Tag costs to teams, implement chargeback models, and foster shared ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Measure ROI holistically<\/strong>: Move beyond cost metrics to include innovation, productivity, and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remember-cost-is-a-proxy-for-sustainability\">Remember: Cost is a proxy for sustainability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>53% of executives agree that inefficient on-demand tech usage leads to excessive energy consumption and carbon emissions. Sustainable FinOps \u2013 where cost and carbon efficiency go hand-in-hand \u2013 is the next frontier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-the-full-report\">Download the full report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Capgemini Research Institute\u2019s on-demand tech economics report offers a roadmap to navigate this paradox \u2013 backed by data from 1,000 global executives and insights from industry leaders. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/insights\/research-library\/from-capex-to-consumption-cloud\/\">Download now<\/a> and discover how to shift from reactive cost control to strategic value enablement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\" section section--expert-slider wrapper-people-slider wp-block-cg-blocks-wrapper-people-slider\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"content-title col-12 col-md-8\"><h2 data-maxlength=\"34\" class=\"people-heading-title\">About the author<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slider slider-boxed\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"slider-window\"><div class=\"slider-list\">\t\t<div class=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 box-img-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/us-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2023\/04\/James-Dunn-LI-1.jpeg\" alt=\"James Dunn\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 box-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row title-social-media-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 mbl-social-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"social-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a aria-label=\"Linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opens in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamesdunnuk\/\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 box-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"people-profile-title\">James Dunn<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Global cloud portfolio lead, Cloud Infrastructure Services<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 social-box-container dkt-social-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"social-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a aria-label=\"Linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opens in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamesdunnuk\/\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"people-info\">James is a technically astute and visionary leader with over 15 years of experience driving enterprise cloud transformation. 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