Is the cloud really as limitless as it seems? In this episode of ILLUMINATOR, we sit down with Dave McCarthy, Research VP at IDC, to uncover the hidden layers of cloud computing that most of us take for granted. From the breakneck pace of cloud modernization to the complex dance between AI demands and skyrocketing resource costs, we explore the decisions shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Are cloud providers becoming too powerful? And how are companies balancing innovation with cost control through strategies like FinOps? Tune in as we dive deep into the evolving cloud landscape and what’s at stake for businesses everywhere.