Ineffective Cost-Saving Actions
Not all cost-saving strategies are created equal. Discover which actions to avoid and what to do instead.
Common but Ineffective Strategies
Many organizations attempt to reduce Cloud costs with well-intentioned but ultimately ineffective actions. These strategies often fail because they don't address the root causes of overspending.
Applying across-the-board budget cuts (e.g., "reduce everything by 10%") without a proper analysis often hampers innovation and can negatively impact performance without achieving real savings.
Periodically searching for and terminating unused resources (zombie infrastructure) is a reactive, time-consuming process that doesn't prevent new waste from being created.
While Reserved Instances and Savings Plans are useful, relying on them solely without right-sizing and optimizing usage first means you're just getting a discount on waste.
A More Effective Approach
True Cloud cost optimization is a continuous process that requires a strategic, data-driven approach. It's about building a culture of cost awareness and implementing automated governance.
Foster collaboration between finance, operations, and development teams to make cost a shared responsibility and a key metric for success.
Implement automated processes to continuously monitor usage, identify waste, and right-size resources in near real-time.
Shift the focus from "how much does it cost?" to "what is the value it delivers?" to ensure that cost-saving measures support business objectives.
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