Authored by YDMA in association with Sify Technologies

Over the past decade, enterprises raced to adopt cloud-first strategies in pursuit of speed, scalability, and innovation. But as the cloud landscape matures, a growing number of organizations are realizing that not all workloads thrive in the public cloud. This has given rise to a quiet but powerful trend: Cloud Repatriation, the strategic movement of workloads from public cloud environments back to on-premises infrastructure or private clouds.

It’s not a rollback. It’s a rethink.

Driven by cost unpredictability, data residency laws, performance challenges, and the need for greater architectural control, Cloud Repatriation is gaining traction across sectors, from BFSI and healthcare to manufacturing and government. Studies now show that more than 70% of enterprises have either already repatriated workloads or are actively evaluating them. What’s more, with generative AI and edge computing reshaping compute needs, the case for workload-specific infrastructure is stronger than ever.

For Indian enterprises, especially repatriation enables compliance with evolving data localization norms while offering long-term cost control, low latency, and better integration with legacy systems.

But successful repatriation isn’t as simple as “lift-and-shift in reverse.” It requires rigorous assessment, infrastructure readiness, risk analysis, and performance modeling. In other words, it’s a strategic reset, not a reactive retreat.

Want to understand where repatriation fits into your hybrid IT future?

Join our upcoming webinar with Rajesh Awasthi, SVP – Cloud & Managed Services at Sify, along with CIOs who’ve led successful repatriation journeys. Together, they will unpack the triggers, traps, and triumphs of repatriation and how to make it work for your business.

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