How Does Your Organization Keep Cloud Costs Under Control?
Many businesses are finding that cloud computing contracts are getting expensive. But this does not mean that you should stop using cloud computing.
We suggest that you use some measures that you would use for managing other IT contract costs.
Overspending On Cloud Services
The cloud is booming, but so is cloud waste. Cloud spending can quickly become a significant part of a company’s IT budget, but executives believe that 30-40% of it is wasted. However, some strategies can result in immediate and tangible benefits.
The transitions between EC2 instance states don’t always indicate when billing for that instance ends, even when the instance has been “stopped.” (Source: Amazon Web Services)
Common Reasons For Wasted Cloud Services
Overspending On Cloud Services
Companies oftentimes pay for more cloud services than they need, just to be on the safe side. However, cloud services are dynamic and easily scalable to always give you just the right level of resources that you require at any given moment – so you don’t have to worry about wasting money on unnecessary infrastructure.
Zombie Resources
Zombie resources are a type of idle resource that’s created as a result of carrying out routine activities.
Cloud Cost Monitoring
Employees that are unaware of their cloud spend and not equipped to manage or control it will often result in racks up cloud costs.
Cloud Cost Optimization Best Practices
• The Cloud Mindset
Having a culture of financial accountability in your organisation can help to reduce waste and make the company more cost-effective as a whole. A cross-functional approach that involves departments such as planning, architecture and operations can improve the efficiency of the company on a large scale.
• The Cloud Skillset
Organisations should cultivate IT expertise in interpreting cloud cost and usage and implement necessary changes. They could also use the services of managed Cloud service providers like Adex International.
• The Cloud Toolset
Cloud services offer free access to a variety of tools that can help you stay on top of your cloud usage. You can also use advanced third-party tools and platforms to get even more insights into your cloud usage.
Develop and Execute an Effective Cloud-Cost Strategy With Cloud Experts
Adex is an experienced select tier services partner that can help you balance the costs of your cloud services. We have the expertise and experience to guide businesses of all sizes through the process of devising a cloud cost-management plan. Our goal is to devise a plan that is easy for our customers and their CFOs to accept. 
Further Readings: How to Choose the Right Cloud Service Provider?
Adex International, a global enterprise (ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified), has an integrated portfolio of IT products and services to provide the best solutions and help businesses meet their objectives. Adex International allows customers a cost optimization strategy by leveraging FinOps capabilities to balance cost, speed, and quality. With technical expertise, we are aspirational about where we want to be and committed to the problems we solve for our clients. We are Google, Microsoft, and AWS partners providing Cloud Based Services, DevOps, and enterprise, digital payment solutions to boost online visibility and drive awareness through digital transformation.