The Why Cloud Repatriation Is Gaining Momentum whitepaper explores the rising trend of organisations shifting workloads and data away from public cloud environments and back to private or on-premise infrastructure. Once hailed as the cornerstone of digital transformation, public cloud is now being reconsidered as CIOs face escalating costs, compliance demands, and limits on flexibility. Cloud repatriation is not about rejecting the cloud, but rather optimising how and where workloads run to align with evolving operational needs.
According to ADAPT, 61% of organisations are considering workload repatriation to regain cost predictability, improve data control, and enhance performance. The paper outlines the main drivers – cost optimisation, compliance, and control – alongside key challenges such as upfront investment, talent shortages, and the importance of calculating ROI.
Rather than abandoning the cloud altogether, businesses are increasingly adopting hybrid and multi-cloud strategies that balance agility with governance. For CIOs, repatriation represents a strategic evolution that can strengthen credibility when positioned as a forward-looking response to changing priorities.
Key takeaways
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61% of organisations are considering repatriation.
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Cost, compliance, and control are leading motivators.
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Upfront costs require long-term ROI justification.
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Hybrid and multi-cloud models are becoming the norm.
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Repatriation demonstrates strategic maturity, not regression.
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