Mission: Reducing Cloud Costs with FinOps

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Rising cloud costs and investor demands for full visibility pushed us to rethink our cloud financial management. In this session, we share our own FinOps journey: Why we needed a FinOps tool, how we chose the right solution and the results we see today.
This webinar isn’t just theory – it’s hands-on experience! We’ll show how we implemented FinOps and optimized our multi-cloud costs. If you're evaluating FinOps solutions or looking for better cost control, this webinar is for you.
Join us to learn:

Key drivers behind our FinOps adoption
Our selection process for a FinOps tool and the key criteria
The impact on cost transparency, accountability, and optimization
Insights and best practices from our own experience
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💡 Top 5 Questions from the Webinar: Mission FinOps – Keeping Cloud Cost Under Control 
1. What were the biggest cloud cost challenges that triggered your FinOps journey? 
One of the primary pain points we faced was lack of visibility—not knowing where cloud spend was going or how to attribute it to specific teams or products. Rising costs and difficulty allocating those costs accurately were also major concerns. These challenges led us to adopt a FinOps approach to gain control and accountability. 
2. What key criteria did you consider when selecting a FinOps tool? 
We looked for a solution that could provide granular cost breakdowns (like cost per Kubernetes cluster or namespace), support cross-team collaboration, and deliver real insights for optimization. The tool also had to integrate well with our existing cloud environments and reporting structures. 
3. What kind of KPIs do you track as part of your FinOps practice? 
We focus on operational and financial KPIs, such as: 

Cost per deployment
Margin per customer 
Product line breakdowns 
Kubernetes-specific metrics like cost per cluster or namespace

These KPIs help us align cloud spending with business goals and improve accountability across teams. 
4. How did implementing FinOps improve your cost transparency and optimization?
We saw a significant improvement in cost transparency, especially across different business units and product lines. Having regular FinOps reviews with our internal experts allowed us to identify inefficiencies, optimize Kubernetes usage, and even feed cost awareness into our product development cycles.
5. Do you help other organizations with their FinOps setup?
Yes! We provide FinOps services to partners and customers, including KPI setup, regular review meetings, and cost optimization guidance. Whether you're just starting or looking to mature your FinOps practice, we can help tailor the right approach based on your goals and cloud maturity.
🎯 Ready to gain control over your cloud costs? 
👉 Schedule a customized demo to see how USU’s FinOps solution can help your organization take the next step. 
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