The tech giant has cited ballooning costs associated with IPv4 addresses
The big picture: In the world of tech, IP addresses are akin to digital real estate. Just like in the physical realm where urban sprawl is an issue, the IPv4 territory is becoming increasingly crowded. There is a finite number of these 32-bit internet IDs available, and demand far exceeds supply as our online presence balloons.
Why it matters: Cloud is always sold as a solution to spare money over on-premise hardware and traditional software applications. A recent report says otherwise, showing how cloud platforms can waste money if customers don't know how to manage resources efficiently, which they usually don't.