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Why do so many IT pros secretly hate AWS but still refuse to switch to anything else?
As cloud costs surge and vendor lock-in debates intensify in 2026, many IT professionals privately criticize AWS's complexity and pricing yet remain anchored to its ecosystem. Cast your vote to reveal the real reasons behind this love-hate relationship.
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