MARCH 2025
ROI linked to cloud migration is soaring
This report illustrates why
The financial case for cloud migration has always been a compelling one. And as the costs associated with on-premises deployments continue to rise, that case is now impossible to ignore.
The benefit-to-cost ratio of cloud migration now stands at $3.86 for every dollar spent: up 12.5% in 30 months.
Several years ago, a study from global technology research specialists Nucleus Research found that cloud migrations returned $3.43 for every dollar spent on the migration project. The subsequent follow-up showed that in a period of 30 months, that had increased by 12.5%.
Read the full report for more details on the following:
On-premise hosting
Practically all areas of business operations have felt the effects of rising costs in the last few years. Cloud costs have increased. Crucially, however, the costs associated with on-premises operations have increased even further.
The price of hardware components and maintenance, an increased compliance burden, personnel costs, and energy: the report illustrates how rising costs in these areas make on-premise systems less and less attractive.
Pain-free, cost-effective migration
Lengthy and costly migrations benefit neither software vendors nor customers. To reflect this, reputable vendors and their trusted partners seek to make the process as smooth as possible. Discover what this means regarding lower cost barriers and more rapid return on investment.
On-premises costs will continue to increase
In terms of both the capital expenditure and the management overhead associated with legacy on-premises IT ecosystems, the future does not look bright.
Discover what this means and how it will cause the benefit-to-cost ratio of cloud migration to increase even further over the next couple of years.
The wider case for cloud migration: further resources
For any head of IT or finance looking for practical ways to curb capital technical infrastructure spend and day-to-day operational costs, the case for cloud migration is becoming increasingly strong.
But it’s not just about cost savings. Strategic advantages like scalability, flexibility, and performance make cloud migration a critical step for future-ready businesses.
At Millennium Consulting, we have helped countless businesses migrate to the cloud, successfully guiding organisations through the process across industries and complexities. With many more migrations underway, we know the challenges companies face—and how to make the transition smooth, fast, and cost-effective.
That’s why so many businesses turn to Millennium to guide them through the process.