FinOps in the Data Area!

“Financial Operations” in the Data Area!

CodeX
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10 min readJun 10, 2023

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In an increasingly complex and dynamic business world, effective cost management has become a top priority for organizations of all sizes. Cost reduction is not only a strategy to maximize profits but also a vital necessity to remain competitive and ensure long-term sustainability. One of the areas that is often overlooked but which offers significant potential for cost savings is the management of IT infrastructure spending, particularly with the increasing adoption of cloud computing.

Cloud computing has brought flexibility, scalability, and efficiency to IT operations, but it has also introduced a new level of complexity in cost management. Without proper control and understanding of cloud spending, organizations can find themselves facing unexpected costs or wasted resources.

This is where FinOps comes into play as a potential solution. FinOps, or “Financial Operations,” is an operational discipline that focuses on managing cloud infrastructure costs. It involves integrating IT, finance, and business teams to provide greater transparency into cloud spending and to manage those costs more effectively.

FinOps, a contraction of “Financial Operations”, is a hands-on, cultural approach to managing cloud infrastructure costs. This operational discipline…

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Josue Luzardo Gebrim
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