Adopting a multi-cloud architecture is increasingly seen as a strategic decision for businesses, driven by a variety of factors beyond technical challenges. Regulatory compliance is a major reason, especially with evolving regulations like the EU's DORA, prompting companies to mitigate risks associated with relying on a single cloud provider. Avoiding vendor lock-in and maintaining flexibility in cloud services are also significant motivations, allowing companies to navigate pricing dynamics and reduce dependency on one provider. Multi-cloud adoption can enhance customer reach, particularly for B2B companies, by meeting clients on their preferred cloud platforms. While some experts express skepticism about using multi-cloud for negotiation leverage, having a presence on multiple clouds can sometimes offer pricing advantages. Additionally, multi-cloud environments can empower engineering teams to select the best-suited cloud solutions, boost team morale, and attract top talent by providing challenging and valuable work experiences. Despite the high costs and complexity, multi-cloud may also be justified in specific scenarios requiring extreme availability or in regions with limited cloud provider presence, while it remains a less favorable option for general resilience due to the associated high data egress costs.