For IT managers who need solid numbers for their next budget cycle.

Cloud providers say cloud. Hardware vendors say on-premise. Who’s telling you the truth?

IT budgets are under pressure in 2025. Our independent TCO analysis shows how you can still make future-proof investments.

Tailored to your unique situation.

Every cost accounted for.

Board-ready insights.

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Common assumptions in TCO calculations

→ “On-premises means a one-time investment.”
→ “The cloud means uncontrollable costs.”
→ “A migration is a high-risk move.”
→ “On-premises costs remain stable.”

Reality

→ 70% of costs occur after purchase (source: Gartner).
→ FinOps can deliver up to 40% savings.
→ 84% report positive ROI after 18 months.
→ Hardware refresh every 3–5 years and rising energy costs. What’s more, maintenance contracts often increase by 15–20% after the third year.

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84%

of organisations struggle with managing cloud costs.*

*Flexera State of the Cloud Report 2025

Up to 40%

TCO savings possible with the right cloud strategy.*

*Accenture Cloud Report 2023

3–5 years

is the time a wrong decision can tie up valuable budget for.

Max. 96 hours

to receive your personalised analysis.

Your individual TCO analysis shows you:

The true total cost of your IT over 3–5 years
Hidden cost traps in both on-premise and cloud environments
Savings potential without compromising performance
Concrete, tailored recommendations for your situation
ROI calculations for a possible transition
A risk assessment and migration strategy

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This is what happens after your request:

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Email with an appointment for a 30-minute initial consultation.

Analysis

Prepared in 2-3 days.

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Sent as a PDF and optionally: personal discussion of results.

What our customers say:

Mid-sized manufacturing company.

“The TCO analysis was a real eye-opener. We thought our on-premises solution was cheaper, but hidden costs for energy, maintenance and the second data centre added up to €280,000 extra per year. The analysis enabled us to present a hybrid strategy to the board that saves us 32% in costs. The preparation was so thorough and professional that the decision was reached in a single meeting.”

Financial services.

“Our cloud provider had calculated that we would save 40%, but the TCO analysis revealed, with egress fees, compliance costs and necessary adjustments, it would have been only 8%. Instead, we now have a tailored solution with critical systems on-premises and non-critical ones in the cloud and we enjoy savings of €420,000 a year. This neutral perspective was priceless.”

E-commerce / Retail.

“As a growing company, we faced a key question: expand our own servers or make the move to the cloud? The TCO analysis modelled scenarios for 50%, 100% and 200% growth. What did we learn? Up to 100% growth, on-premises is more cost-effective; beyond that, the cloud wins. With this insight, we developed a roadmap that keeps us flexible and still saves us €180,000 per year.”

Container orchestration platforms within a data center concept

The 3 reasons your TCO calculation is wrong

(And why your CFO might call you out about it later.)

Supplier figures are always inflated.

Hidden ongoing costs are ignored.

Technical debt is often underestimated.

Supplier figures are always inflated.

Cloud providers often conceal data egress fees.
Hardware vendors ignore energy and staffing costs (50–85% of TCO according to IDC).
No one factors in realistic exit costs.

Hidden ongoing costs are ignored.

27% of cloud spend is wasted (source: Flexera 2025).
30–40% of IT spend goes to shadow IT (source: Gartner 2024).
30% of software licences are never used (source: G2 Track Research).

Technical debt is often underestimated.

40% of the IT balance sheet is technical debt (source: McKinsey 2024).
Legacy systems add 10–20% in extra project costs.
Migrations take an average of 18 months instead of the 6 planned.

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The hidden costs draining your IT budget:

Rising energy bills

Power-hungry servers, cooling systems and UPS units are driving up electricity costs.

Maintenance and support

Ongoing hardware updates, service contracts and unexpected outages add up fast.

Talent shortages

Skilled specialists are expensive—and increasingly hard to find and retain.

Licensing traps

Complex models often lead to over or under-licensing.

Scaling issues

Rigid infrastructure slows down growth and innovation.

Security overheads

Backup, disaster recovery and compliance all come at a price.

What exactly is a TCO analysis?

Is the analysis really free of charge?

How detailed is the analysis?

How long does it take to create?

Do I have to work with you afterwards?

What data do you require from us?

What exactly is a TCO analysis?

TCO stands for Total Cost of Ownership and it’s about far more than the purchase price. Our analysis gives you full insight into your IT costs over 3–5 years, including operations, maintenance, staffing, energy consumption and those hidden expenses that often go unnoticed.

Is the analysis really free of charge?

Absolutely! There are no hidden fees, no fine print, and no obligations.

How detailed is the analysis?

You’ll receive a detailed report full of clear figures, insightful charts and actionable recommendations—all tailored to your unique situation.

How long does it take to create?

After a 30-minute initial consultation, you’ll receive your tailored TCO analysis within 96 hours.

Do I have to work with you afterwards?

Not at all. The analysis is non-binding and you’re free to use the insights gained however you choose.

What data do you require from us?

Tell us about your current IT setup—including the number of systems and users, your existing costs, growth outlook, and business requirements. All information will, of course, be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Who is IONOS?

IONOS is one of Europe’s leading providers of cloud infrastructure, web hosting and digital services. Headquartered in Montabaur, Germany, the company delivers end-to-end solutions for SMEs, freelancers and consumers. Its portfolio includes sovereign cloud services hosted in Germany, domain registration, email solutions and a website builder. IONOS is a subsidiary of United Internet AG and serves over eight million customers worldwide.

The next budget cycle is just around the corner – 84% of companies cut costs after a professional TCO analysis.

(Gartner Cloud Economics 2024).

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