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Summer Replay - Cutting Cloud Costs at Cloudflare with Matthew Prince

Screaming in the Cloud

CHAPTER

Unpacking Cloud Pricing Dynamics

This chapter explores the intricacies of capital expenses versus variable costs in cloud computing, specifically highlighting the pricing strategies of major providers like AWS, Google, and Microsoft. It discusses the impact of high egress fees on smaller customers and presents alternatives like Cloudflare R2 that offer significant cost savings. The conversation advocates for a competitive cloud market that empowers businesses to leverage the best available services without prohibitive data transfer costs.

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