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Alternative Technologies

The Alternative Technologies section explores replacement options for cloud-native services used in your landscape.

It answers the question:

If we exit this cloud provider, what viable alternatives exist?

What you will see

Alternative technologies are presented as:

  • mapped alternatives per cloud service
  • categorized by function (compute, storage, networking, DevOps, etc.)
  • vendor-neutral options where possible

The focus is on availability and feasibility, not vendor promotion.

Why it matters

Cloud exit is rarely about infrastructure alone — tooling and platforms matter.

This section helps you:

  • understand where alternatives exist or are limited
  • identify services with strong vendor lock-in
  • support technology selection during exit planning

Alternative availability directly influences risk levels and exit readiness scores.