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Five Cloud Computing Statistics for 2023
As this year comes to a close, it is time to take a closer look at the cloud computing statistics that have helped shape industries and businesses to see where we have been and where we are heading in the future. It is amazing to see just how far cloud computing has...
Cloud Cost Optimization: the FinOps Way vs. the Old Way
There was a time when cloud cost optimization was not a thought in business’s minds. It was a dark time of overspending and improper utilization. However, over the years, times have changed, new technologies have come out, and new resources have been introduced to...
Common Ways to Allocate Cloud Spend
The cloud has become commonplace for almost every business in 2023, and this is because of its flexibility to any industry and workload set in front of it. Utilizing the cloud allows companies to access cloud resources on demand while also automating the increase or...
Essentials Every FinOps Team Needs in 2023
The type of cloud infrastructure that you put in place is not a one-and-done choice. Over the years, your cloud usage will inevitably change and grow, and your FinOps team needs to be prepared and adaptable. Every change, such as additional clients or the release of a...
What to Do When Your Company Has Millions of Data Points Each Month
Whether your business is a start-up or a senior in its field, you are bound to obtain thousands to millions of data points each month. The larger that number grows, the more overwhelming it might become, but remember that these data points are all under your control....
What Is the Difference Between IT Showback and IT Chargeback?
Managing your IT spending is not something to put on autopilot. You need to ensure you are getting the most out of your usage and not wasting money on unnecessary tasks. Managing IT spending can look different for every organization, but showback and chargeback are...
Our Tag Manager Compared to AWS and Azure
As you prepare to add a new feature to your cloud services, take the time to assess your options. Your Tag Manager should be there to help your business, not lead to more confusion or wasted time and energy. You want to find one that will satisfy your needs and...
Is Tag Management Even Important?
When we see the rise of new software and tech strategies, it can be easy to brush them off and assume they aren’t what you need. However, it should be noted that people thought that with cloud services as well, and look at where we are today. Almost every business,...
Never Heard of Tag Management? Don’t Worry, We Got You Covered
When we think about managing our cloud services, we think of cost, security, performance, and automation. While all of these things are crucial, there is one thing that goes into the efficiency of all of them – tag management. Tag management is a lesser-known process...
A Crash Course of the FinOps Principles
FinOps principles are there as a guideline for businesses to follow to ensure a successful FinOps integration. Without these principles, implementing FinOps will be a hollow effort as actions are not taken to set the business and its cloud usage up for success. There...
What Makes Up a FinOps Team?
The team you place behind your FinOps operations can ensure your efforts align with your organization. Without an effective team, the awareness you gain from utilizing FinOps will not be put into action, and you could still be losing money or wasting resources. A...
5 Ways FinOps Saves You Money
As you switch to a public cloud, you are likely doing it to save money and increase efficiency within your organization. However, to truly do those two things, a crucial next step must be considered. Along with implementing cloud optimization, add FinOps to your...
Our Case Studies
Educational Institution
Annual Savings $2M+ on $3.4M spend
Primary Changes:
- Scheduled all resources
- Rightsizing
- Updating lifecycle policies
- Institute spot and reserved instances
Time to Savings – less than 6 months
1.1 Million invoice line items
18 Million data points each month
2,400 recommended actions to achieve savings
Biotech Company
Annual Savings $3M+ on $5.5M spend
Primary Changes:
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Rightsizing
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Platform migration
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Reduction in Storage volume
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Custom savings plan strategy
Time to Savings – less than 6 months
1.7 Million invoice line items
661 Million data points each month
4,200 recommended actions to achieve savings
Geological Survey Company
Annual Savings $700K+
Primary Changes:
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Rightsizing Compute and Storage
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Workspace optimization
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Reserved Instance strategy
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Correctly shutting down unused resources