Nagivating Cloud in 2025 Cloud for CFOs Economics, Efficiency & Strategy

Kicking off 2025 with a 3 part series focussed on helping the executives and the C suite make impactful business decisions with technology.
For episode 1, we sit down with Jez Back, Cloud Economist & Finops Professional at Capgemini, to tackle one of the biggest boardroom conversations-cloud economics and strategy.
With cloud costs rising, CFOs stepping into tech decisions, and efficiency becoming a top priority, we break down what really matters in 2025: cutting waste, maximizing value, and making smarter cloud investments.
What’s Inside?
💡 Cloud Headlines You Need to Know
The Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, that’s making waves with lower training costs
Oracle’s big multicloud play-what it means for vendor lock-in
Meta’s renewable energy push for data centers and what it means for sustainability
💰 Cloud Economics & CFOs: What’s Changing?
Cost vs. Value: Why slashing budgets isn’t always the smartest move
CapEx vs. OpEx: The accounting shift that’s reshaping IT spending
SaaS Spend Gone Wild: 49% of licenses go unused, and 70% of contracts are managed outside IT-what’s going wrong?
🌱 Cloud & Sustainability-Are We Actually Going Green?
GreenOps vs. FinOps: Where efficiency meets ESG goals
The hidden environmental costs of cloud-water use, energy, and ‘net zero’ debates
Balancing sustainability with business realities
Key Takeaways
✔️ Tech decisions need transparency and predictability, not just cost-cutting
✔️ The best cloud strategies are measured by business value, not just technical KPIs
✔️ Sustainability matters, but cost efficiency still drives decisions
✔️ Cloud repatriation? Hype vs. reality-here’s what’s really happening
💭 Final Thought:
Cloud economics isn’t just about cutting costs-it’s about making the right investments, proving value, and staying ahead of the curve.
🎧 Tune in to Cloud Dialogues Episode 1 of 2025 and get the insights you need to lead cloud transformation this year! 🚀