Have you ever stumbled on a great airline deal only to find out there's an additional cost for checked luggage? Or signed up for a credit card offer with amazing perks, only to get stung by a higher-than-normal annual fee? You're not alone. It’s these experiences that remind us that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Companies in all industries have learned the same lesson when it comes to their legacy technology. With on-premises software, organizations tend to face hidden costs that go way beyond the initial investment. This includes time and money spent on maintenance, backups, and updates, as well as deploying patches—all of which can make a significant dent in your organization’s IT budget. In addition, buying and renewing licenses for your employees can become a big spending area, especially if you can’t easily audit who should and shouldn’t have a license within.