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

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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