The Hidden Cost of Cloud Talent — and What to Do About It
Why building in-house cloud teams is harder (and pricier) than you think — and how to drive value another way.
Published June 2025
Businesses that set out to build their own cloud teams in-house face a common challenge: finding, hiring, and retaining cloud talent is expensive and fiercely competitive.
In this eBook, we explore why organisations are struggling to build cloud capability in-house and what you can do differently to unlock faster, more sustainable cloud success.
Who it’s for
CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Cloud & Infrastructure
CFOs and FinOps teams under pressure to manage cloud costs
Business leaders frustrated by the slow pace of cloud delivery
IT Directors and Managers and project managers struggling with resourcing
Why you should care
Cloud talent gaps are slowing down your business
Demand for Cloud Engineers, Architects and FinOps specialists far outstrips supply
Staff salaries can cost £100k+ in some roles, with long lead times to hire and a high risk of turnover
Cloud skills rapidly date – your ‘expert’ team can’t keep pace without constant upskilling
What you’ll get out of it
Insights you can take to your next cloud strategy meeting:
Why building internal cloud teams often doesn’t deliver ROI for cloud projects
Smarter ways to access the skills you need, when you need them
How to balance in-house capability with external expertise to stay agile and competitive