5 signs you are overpaying for cloud infrastructure

Are you wondering if you are paying too much for your cloud infrastructure? Our checklist highlights the top 5 signs of inefficiencies that could be costing you. 

Here are 5 key areas to focus on to ensure you're not overpaying for your cloud infrastructure

FinOps consultancy can transform your financial strategy. It can be done by implementing practices and processes that aim at optimising cloud spending and aligning financial goals with operational objectives.
  • 01 Unused or underutilised cloud resources

    Businesses often provision cloud resources based on anticipated needs, leading to situations where certain resources remain not used to their full potential or at all. This can inflate cloud bills without providing any value, as companies pay for capacity they do not actually leverage.

    Conducting regular audits to identify these unused resources is essential for optimising cloud expenditures and reallocating budgets more effectively.

  • 02 Lack of cost allocation tags for tracking cloud expenses

    A robust tagging strategy helps track expenses related to cloud usage like servers and databases. Without proper cost allocation tags, visibility into spending patterns is limited, making it hard to identify cost drivers and accurately assign costs to specific units. This hinders budget control, expense optimisation, and internal billing.

    Implementing a solid tagging system allows organisations to gain clearer financial insights, enhance accountability, and make informed decisions.

  • 03 Over-provisioned resources that exceed actual usage needs

    Many organisations face the challenge of over-provisioned cloud resources, which can lead to unnecessary expenses. However, this practice often leads to significant wastage, as they pay for more capacity than they actually require.

    Regularly reviewing resource utilisation and adjusting provisioning to align more closely with actual demand can help mitigate costs and enhance resource efficiency

  • 04 Unoptimised cloud service sizes for workloads

    Selecting appropriately sized cloud services is critical for maintaining cost efficiency. If services are provisioned without considering actual workload requirements, you may find yourself incurring excess costs.

    FinOps practices encourage continuous performance monitoring and right-sizing of cloud resources, ensuring that services are optimally configured to meet specific workload demands.

  • 05 Inadequate financial monitoring and forecasting

    Effective financial monitoring and forecasting are essential for managing cloud expenses effectively. Without the right tools and processes in place, organisations risk overspending or misallocating budgets.

    Implementing comprehensive financial monitoring mechanisms, along with historical data analysis, allows businesses to create more accurate forecasts and ensure alignment between financial objectives and operational activities.

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