Cloud Cost Optimization Library
Practical guides, case studies, and FinOps insights for cutting cloud bills without slowing your team down.
The $198K/Year AWS Bill Hiding in "EC2-Other"
A rising "EC2-Other" line turned out to be database backups taking the most expensive possible route to S3, then paying premium storage rates on arrival. Two config changes, zero code, zero downtime: $16,500/month recovered.
The Bedrock Bill Trap: Capping GenAI Costs on AWS in 2026
GenAI spend is forecast to grow 80% in 2026, and most of it lands on the AWS bill before anyone notices. Here is the FinOps playbook for Amazon Bedrock: prompt caching, model laddering, inference profiles, and chargeback that actually works.
18 AWS Cost Optimizations We Find in Every Audit
The same waste patterns show up in nearly every AWS account we review. Here are the 18 fixes, sorted by effort, that consistently recover 30–35% of cloud spend.
The Cloud Budget You're Already Sitting On
Most tech companies waste 30–35% of their AWS spend without knowing it. Here's the framework for reclaiming it and what to do with the capital.
FinOps Framework 2026: What Changed and What It Means
The FinOps Foundation just released its biggest framework update yet. Here is what actually changed, and the three moves AWS-heavy teams should make right now.
AWS Savings Plans vs Reserved Instances 2026: Which to Buy
A practical comparison of AWS Savings Plans and Reserved Instances for 2026, with decision frameworks, pricing examples, and a recommended purchase sequence for every team size.
7 AWS Cost Cuts You Can Make This Week (2026 Playbook)
A ranked, implementation-first checklist for reducing AWS spend in 2026 by focusing on the fastest, highest-impact savings opportunities first.
AWS FinOps Without Third-Party Tools: A Free Guide
A complete AWS-native FinOps playbook for visibility, optimization, and long-term cost governance.
Case Study: E-commerce Saves $175K/yr on AWS in 60 Days
How a technology services company unlocked six-figure annual savings through automated commitment management.
How We Cut AWS Bills by 35% in 30 Days (Step-by-Step)
A practical, implementation-first guide to lower AWS spend quickly without introducing operational risk.