Please don't roll your own hybrid cloud or colo if you don't know what you're doing, particularly from the start. It likely is a distraction from your core product and, as the article states, can easily tie up 3 or so solid engineers.
The takeaway really is that you should be aware of the trade-offs and lock-ins you're signing up for, as with anything.
The takeaway really is that you should be aware of the trade-offs and lock-ins you're signing up for, as with anything.