Assessing the value of modern IaaS platforms

Nucleus found that organizations adopting modern IaaS platforms realize gains in operational efficiency, cost optimization, and deployment agility. The value derives from these platforms addressing core limitations that restrict infrastructure flexibility and predictability. The traditional approach of on-premises systems comes with substantial maintenance overhead or complex cloud environments with opaque pricing. This forces teams to trade off infrastructure control against operational burden. Modern IaaS solutions deliver cloud-native environments that provide direct infrastructure access, transparent pricing, and rapid provisioning without the complexity of enterprise-grade managed services. By combining compute flexibility, predictable cost structures, global reach, and straightforward management interfaces, organizations reported reducing infrastructure costs by 30 to 70 percent, shortening deployment cycles from days to hours, and decreasing operational overhead by 20 to 35 percent. These efficiency gains translated into avoided headcount increases of 10 to 15 percent and productivity improvements of 25 to 45 percent. For organizations seeking infrastructure that balances control with operational simplicity, modern IaaS platforms provide a scalable foundation that supports growth while maintaining cost predictability.