Optimizing Cloud Economy

FinOps Governance and Cloud Economy Optimization

Challenge

The project targeted the assessment and enhancement of cloud economy and FinOps at a prominent Media House. The focus was on scrutinizing Google Cloud expenses and establishing robust cloud governance.

Strategy and Action

Our forwardnow team has augmented the codecentric Team thorough review process, integrating professionalized cloud governance tools and techniques. This involved:

Our forwardnow team has augmented the codecentric Team’s thorough review process by integrating professionalized cloud governance tools and techniques. This involved:

• Conducting an in-depth analysis of Google Cloud accounts to identify cost inefficiencies.
• Integration Apptio for superior cloud financial management.
• Engaging in Strategic consultations and stakeholder meetings to ensure seamless process alignment.
• Identifying and addressing inefficiencies within the current cloud infrastructure.
• Ensuring seamless integration of our recommendations within the organization’s existing processes and systems.
• Navigating complex cloud cost governance structures to identify areas improvement.
• Utilizing interview and work-meeting-driven approaches to obtain valuable insights and feedback from various stakeholders

Impactful Results

The project delivered:

• Significant cost savings exceeding 250k€.
• A detailed report outlining insights into optimization opportunities.
• Enhanced cloud governance structures for sustained financial operations efficiency.

Conclusion

forwardnow’s and codecentrics expertise in cloud economy has led to impactful cost optimizations.