Cloud Forest
Lock-In Monster
Deeper into the Cloud Forest, a shadow stirs. Suddenly, the Lock-in Monster emerges, its lock shimmering like vapor. With a roar, it ensnares you, wrapping every path in unbreakable bonds of cloud.
No matter how you struggle, the way out seems hidden, reminding you that once resources are claimed by this forest, leaving is never simple.
What is Cloud lock-in?
Cloud lock-in happens when a company becomes dependent on a specific cloud provider’s ecosystem, tools, or services, making it difficult, expensive, or risky to switch providers later. Lock-in can occur in several dimensions:
Technical lock-in: Proprietary services, APIs, or data formats that are not easily portable.
Contractual lock-in: Long-term agreements, reserved instances, or financial penalties.
Operational lock-in: Teams trained only on specific cloud provider tools, workflows, or management consoles.