451 Research launches Cloud Price Index | ZDNet
Summary
In addition, the well-respected 451 Research, is offering a Virtualization Price Index (VPI) for simpler, three-tier Web applications. What 451 calls the "hyperscalers," AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Compute Engine, were able to offer slightly cheaper prices at an hourly average of $2.36. "The current average cost of running a multi-service cloud application includes bandwidth, storage, databases, compute, support and load balancing in a non-geographical resilient configuration,” said Dr. Owen Rogers, Senior Analyst for 451 Research’s Digital Economics unit in a statement. Rogers continued, "At this hourly price for an application that potentially could deliver in excess of 100,000 page views per month, its easy to see how cloud is a compelling proposition for enterprises. These include AWS, Google, Microsoft Azure, Swisscom, Verizon, UpCloud, Gandi, Lunacloud, Internap, Peak10 and Windstream.