Top Cloud Management Challenges (And How Managed IT Services Solve Them)

Cloud adoption is no longer optional, it’s foundational to how modern businesses operate. But while the cloud offers flexibility, scalability, and remote access, it also brings new levels of complexity. Without the right strategy, managing cloud infrastructure can lead to spiraling costs, security gaps, and performance issues. 

At Combined Technology, we help organizations navigate these cloud challenges with proactive, tailored managed IT services. Here are the top cloud management issues businesses face in 2025 and how the right MSP can help resolve them.

Rising Cloud Costs and Budget Overruns

Cloud expenses can quickly get out of hand, especially without visibility into usage patterns. Businesses often pay for unused resources, overprovisioned virtual machines, or redundant tools across departments. Managed IT services monitor cloud usage in real-time, helping you right-size your environment and eliminate waste. With proper tagging, budget alerts, and optimization tools, we ensure every dollar spent supports your business objectives.

Lack of Visibility Across Cloud Environments

Many businesses run multi-cloud or hybrid cloud models, using a mix of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premise solutions. This setup can cause major visibility issues, especially when each department uses different tools. A managed IT provider gives you a centralized dashboard to monitor performance, resource utilization, and potential threats across all platforms. This visibility enables smarter decision-making and faster troubleshooting.

Cloud Security and Compliance Risks

Misconfigured storage buckets, outdated permissions, or unsecured APIs are common causes of cloud data breaches. In regulated industries, failing to comply with standards like HIPAA or PCI-DSS can lead to major penalties.

Managed service providers enforce best practices for identity and access management, encryption, and continuous compliance. At Combined Technology, our cybersecurity experts conduct regular audits and implement proactive monitoring to reduce your exposure.

(The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) emphasizes using framework-based controls for cloud services to maintain security and compliance at scale.)

Data Backup and Recovery Gaps

Not all cloud providers guarantee full data recovery. Without a solid backup and disaster recovery (BDR) plan, a single outage or ransomware attack could mean permanent data loss.

We offer Backup as a Service (BaaS) and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) to ensure your critical information is always protected. These solutions include automatic backups, off-site storage, and regular recovery testing to minimize downtime.

Skill Gaps and IT Team Burnout

The pace of cloud innovation means your internal team may not have the time or expertise to keep up. Hiring and retaining cloud specialists is expensive, and burnout from handling day-to-day issues can stifle innovation. By partnering with a managed IT provider, you gain access to specialized talent without the overhead. From routine tasks like configuration, monitoring, and patching to high-level guidance through our Virtual CIO Services, we support both your day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. This allows your internal team to focus on innovation and growth instead of being stuck in the weeds.

Vendor Lock-In and Migration Challenges

Moving workloads between providers can be complex and risky. Many businesses get locked into platforms due to proprietary tools or inflexible contracts, limiting their ability to innovate. Managed IT services provide vendor-neutral guidance to help you plan migrations, avoid unnecessary dependencies, and negotiate better contracts. Whether you’re going all-in on Azure or balancing a hybrid setup, we help you stay flexible.

Lack of Scalability Planning

Cloud should make scaling easy, but without proper planning, businesses face performance bottlenecks or overpay for unused capacity. Over time, lack of scalability leads to poor customer experiences and operational inefficiencies. We build scalability into every cloud strategy, implementing autoscaling policies, performance monitoring, and forecasting tools that evolve with your growth.

Final Thoughts: Take Control of the Cloud with Managed IT

Cloud adoption is just the beginning. True success comes from managing that environment strategically and proactively. From rising costs to security risks and talent shortages, cloud management can overwhelm internal IT teams. At Combined Technology, we help you simplify complexity and turn your cloud into a competitive advantage. Whether you’re just migrating or already deep into the cloud, our team delivers the tools and expertise to keep you efficient, secure, and scalable.

Let’s Simplify Cloud Management Together Don’t let cloud complexity slow your growth. Talk to our experts today about how we can reduce costs, improve security, and future-proof your cloud infrastructure. Schedule My Consultation