Cloud pricing hits new mark amid multiple drivers
Cloud pricing is going up, and August's Producer Price Index underscores this trend. Read about the factors behind cloud inflation.
Why are cloud prices increasing?
Cloud prices are increasing due to several factors including higher wages, rising energy demands, and changing consumption patterns. The U.S. government's Producer Price Index reported a year-over-year price increase of 3.2% for data processing and hosting services, indicating a steady rise since September 2022.
How is generative AI affecting cloud pricing?
Generative AI is influencing cloud pricing as providers incorporate new features and capabilities into their offerings. Companies like Salesforce and ServiceNow have cited generative AI innovations as reasons for their recent price increases. As the demand for these advanced services grows, cloud providers may begin to charge a premium for enhanced features and faster response times.
What drives cloud costs beyond provider pricing?
The primary driver of cloud costs is usage, particularly as organizations increase their cloud consumption. Poor management of cloud resources can lead to unnecessary expenses, as many organizations may not effectively monitor or control their cloud spending. This waste has been a longstanding issue, exacerbated by rapid adoption during digital transformation initiatives.

Cloud pricing hits new mark amid multiple drivers
published by Reliance Infosystems
Reliance Infosystems Group is a Microsoft Advanced Specialization Partner with Solutions Partner designations in Modern Work, Digital & App Innovation, Infrastructure and Data and AI. The group is championing business transformation for major verticals Across MEA, UK, US and Canada. We are focused on helping enterprise and midsize businesses transform their core operations to become agile, scalable and simplified by leveraging the expansive technology innovations, speed, reduced cost and unparallel flexibility resident in Microsoft Cloud. Our future-geared approach to Microsoft Cloud practices won us both the 2017, 2021 and currently 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Nigeria and Botswana