Impact of Data Egress on Cloud Buyers

This IDC Market Note discusses how the role of data as the foundation of a digital enterprise significantly impacts data egress costs through several mechanisms, primarily related to data management practices and operational strategies, and how cloud buyers can navigate the complex egress models and strategize to keep the egress cost in check."As organizations look to do more with data, cloud buyers need to understand how to effectively manage data transfer, especially with the advancement of generative AI (GenAI) while maintaining financial control over cloud expenditures and improving overall efficiency," says Shouvik Nag, senior research analyst, Asia/Pacific Cloud Adoption Trends and Strategies, IDC.