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Cost Savings are dusty trophies
Cost savings don’t make you a hero. They make you late. In FinOps, savings are celebrated like trophies. The problem? They are trophies from yesterday. A reduction in spend is just evidence that we were overspending before. It’s not a forward-looking achievement — it’s a correction of the past. Sunk cost is brutal that way:…
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Unlock Your Ideal Unit Economics
The discussion on unit economics highlights the importance of evaluating cloud investments wisely. While cost reduction can lead to significant savings, it overlooks the value delivered to customers. Gaining leader buy-in is crucial, followed by the challenge of defining ideal unit economics through reflection on service value and customer impact.
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Key Takeaways from the State of FinOps 2025
Many companies exhibit low maturity in FinOps, focusing primarily on workload optimization and waste reduction, indicating a reluctance to shift from traditional CAPEX thinking. Unit Economics ranks low in priorities, suggesting that senior leaders emphasize cost savings over the value of cloud investments.
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Why FinOps Foundation Won’t Host FinOps XE Again in Europe
The FinOps XE event in Barcelona was a significant success, fostering collaboration among global practitioners, discussing important topics like FinOps scopes, AI, and FOCUS. However, a repeat event in Europe is unlikely due to organizational capacity constraints.
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A Comprehensive Guide to FinOps Earned Value Management
This article explores the integration of Earned Value Management (EVM) within FinOps, highlighting its potential to enhance financial visibility and business value with KPIs like CPI. FinOps EVM is the only technique that unites all capabilities within Quantify Business Value Domain.
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The FinOps Accountability Chain: A Key to Success
FinOps is essential in cloud cost management, requiring participation from teams, middle management, and senior leadership. A unified effort across all levels fosters financial accountability and maximizes cloud investment value.
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