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Embracing FinOps Foundation FOCUS 1.0: Solving Multi-Cloud Challenges

In today’s dynamic cloud landscape, understanding and managing cloud costs is paramount for any organization striving to optimize its cloud investments. As businesses increasingly adopt multi-cloud strategies, the complexity of managing costs across different cloud providers has become a significant challenge. This is where the FinOps Foundation’s Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) 1.0 comes into play, offering a standardized approach to cloud cost management. In this blog article, we dive into why embracing standards like FOCUS 1.0 will be crucial for organizations aiming to optimize their cloud investments and drive business value.  3 minute read
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Navigating the Future of Multi-Cloud: Strategies for Success

Adopting multi-cloud environments has become a strategic imperative rather than a fleeting trend. The benefits are clear: enhanced agility, improved resilience, and optimized costs. However, navigating the complexities of a multi-cloud ecosystem can be daunting, requiring thoughtful planning and execution. In this blog, we’ll explore how enterprises can effectively implement modern multi-cloud strategies to achieve greater efficiency, cost optimization, and better visibility into resource usage. 4 minute read

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Considerations for a Multi-Cloud Approach

With public cloud service spending expected to reach $678.8billion globally this year, we can expect the popularity of multi- and hybrid cloud infrastructures to climb even higher in the coming months. This news comes as little surprise. A multi-cloud infrastructure not only enables businesses to enjoy greater diversity among their cloud products and resources – as well as services tailored to their individual needs – but also drives innovation by supporting transformative technologies. 3 minute read
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FinOps Best Practices for Multi-Cloud Environments

As organizations increasingly adopt multi-cloud strategies to leverage the best features of various cloud providers, managing cloud costs across these environments becomes a complex challenge. FinOps offers a framework to address these challenges, ensuring that businesses maintain visibility and control over their cloud spending. This article discusses the key challenges of managing cloud costs in a multi-cloud setup and provides best practices to overcome them, highlighting how Surveil’s platform can help.  3 minute read
FinOps 30th August 2024 by AmyKelly Petruzzella

The Role of Software Asset Managers and Service Providers in FinOps

In the dynamic world of cloud computing, channel partners, including Software Asset Managers (SAMs) and Service Providers, are the unsung heroes driving financial efficiency and strategic value. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud services, the expertise of these professionals becomes indispensable in navigating the complexities of cloud financial management. 3 minute read

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FinOps 29th August 2024 by AmyKelly Petruzzella

The Evolution of FinOps: From Cost Management to Strategic Advantage

FinOps has evolved from a simple cost-saving focus to a key driver of business value. This shift highlights the crucial role cloud financial management now plays in influencing broader business strategies. The journey of FinOps from its roots in cost management to its current status as a strategic asset demonstrates its growing importance in achieving business success. 2 minute read
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The Intersection of AI and FinOps: A New Era of Cloud Cost Management

As cloud services become integral to business operations, FinOps has emerged as a critical practice for managing cloud costs. But with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), how are these two powerful tools converging to reshape cloud financial management? 2 minute read
Person on tightrope with clouds behind FinOps 21st August 2024 by Bethany Keeling

Common FinOps Challenges and How to Overcome Them

FinOps can often feel like walking a tightrope; you need to maintain a delicate balance between cost, quality, and capability if you’re to make the journey a success. With rising cloud costs threatening to throw you off course, however, there are more than a few challenges to your balancing act. 3 minute read
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Cost Vs. Performance: Striking the Right Balance in Cloud Services

With more and more businesses prioritising cloud optimisation, there’s a clear struggle to offset cloud costs while still benefiting from the digital transformation boom. Luckily, striking the right balance between manageable cloud costs and optimal performance is far from impossible. Getting started, however, means understanding exactly what’s up for grabs – and what’s at stake. 3 minute read