Leased vs Owned Storage – Which Lowers Upfront Costs?

When scaling digital infrastructure, businesses grapple with upfront storage costs that can make or break IT budgets. Did you know 42% of enterprises report storage expenses consuming over 25% of their cloud budgets? This financial tightrope walk forces a critical decision: Should organizations lease storage capacity or invest in owned infrastructure? Let's dissect the cost implications through the lens of financial strategy and technological evolution.