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Published Jan 19, 2022

Cloud Financial Management - FinOps // Beyond Coding Podcast #36 - Patrick Akil & Michel Zitman

Patrick Akil and Michel Zitman delve into the world of Cloud Financial Management and FinOps, discussing strategies for optimizing cloud costs, enhancing visibility, and overcoming migration challenges to prevent unexpected expenses. They emphasize the need for strategic planning and a shift in mindset to promote efficiency and accountability in cloud operations.
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  • FinOps Basics

    In this episode, and explore the emerging field of FinOps, or cloud financial management. Michel shares his passion for FinOps, highlighting its role in making cloud technology more efficient and accessible. He emphasizes that FinOps is not just a set of practices but a knowledge domain crucial for optimizing cloud costs and democratizing technology.

    Cloud is an enablement tool, right? It democratizes technology.

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    Patrick and Michel discuss how FinOps is becoming an essential pillar in cloud development, helping organizations manage their cloud expenses effectively 1 2 3.

       

    Cloud Management

    FinOps plays a pivotal role in cloud cost management by providing a framework for organizations to optimize their cloud spending. Michel explains that the economic model of the cloud is vastly different from traditional IT, requiring a shift in how costs are managed. He describes FinOps as a dynamic knowledge domain that addresses these challenges by promoting awareness and accountability within organizations.

    Awareness increases accountability, which in turn increases awareness.

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    The discussion highlights the importance of visibility and transparency in cloud cost management, enabling teams to make informed decisions and optimize their resources effectively 4 5 6.

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