Challenges of Cloud Computing

Privacy: "Both traditional and Big Data sets often contain sensitive information, such as addresses, credit card details, or social security numbers."

So, it's the responsibility of users to ensure proper security methods are followed.

Compliance: Cloud providers replicate data across regions to ensure safety. If companies have regulations that data should not be stored outside their organization or should not be stored in a specific part of the world.

Data Availability: Everything is dependent on the Internet and speed. It is also dependent on the choice of the cloud provider. Big companies like AWS / GCP / Azure have more data centers and backup facilities.

Connectivity: Internet availability + speed.

Vendor lock-in: Once an organization has migrated its data and applications to the cloud, switching to a different provider can be difficult and expensive. This is known as vendor lock-in. Some cloud agnostic tools like Databricks help enterprises to mitigate this problem, but still, its a challenge.

Cost: Cloud computing can be a cost-effective way to deploy and manage IT resources. However, it is essential to carefully consider your needs and budget before choosing a cloud provider.

Continuous Training: Employees may need to be trained to use cloud-based applications. This can be a cost and time investment.

Constant Change in Technology: Cloud providers constantly improve or change their technology. Recently, Microsoft decided to decommission Synapse and launch a new tool called Fabric.