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State of Cloud Costs

Dec 3, 2024 By Datadog In Datadog
Cloud spending continues to grow, but managing costs effectively remains a challenge for many organizations. In this video, Datadog Senior Product Manager Kayla Taylor dives into our recent State of Cloud Costs report—which analyzed AWS cloud cost data from hundreds of organizations—to understand the key factors driving cloud expenses. We explore the impact of adopting emerging compute technologies like Arm-based processors, GPUs, and AI capabilities, how usage patterns and previous-generation technologies affect cloud costs, and the role of AWS discount programs in cost management.
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Monitor your OpenAI LLM spend with cost insights from Datadog

Dec 2, 2024 By Thomas Sobolik In Datadog
Managing LLM provider costs has become a chief concern for organizations building and deploying custom applications that consume services like OpenAI. These applications often rely on multiple backend LLM calls to handle a single initial prompt, leading to rapid token consumption—and consequently, rising costs. But shortening prompts or chunking documents to reduce token consumption can be difficult and introduce performance trade-offs, including an increased risk of hallucinations.
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ECS Vs. Kubernetes: A Detailed Guide To Container Solutions

Dec 2, 2024 By Cody Slingerland In CloudZero
Containers improve application development with portability, efficiency, and scalability while accelerating deployments. Amazon ECS and Kubernetes are two of the top choices for container orchestration, but how do they stack up against each other? In this guide, we’ll break down the key differences, helping you choose the right solution for your containerization needs.
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A Simple Guide To AWS Lambda Pricing And Cost Management

Nov 29, 2024 By CloudZero In CloudZero
AWS Lambda is an event-driven compute service, which means it executes tasks automatically when triggered by a compute event. This automation also means that your Lambda costs can quickly exceed your budget. That is especially true when you’re not familiar with AWS Lambda pricing. In this guide, we’ll discuss the AWS Lambda pricing model, including how billing works and how to optimize Lambda costs.
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Azure VM cost optimization to maximize savings

Nov 29, 2024 By Shane Kilip Santiago In Turbo360
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) offer a powerful and scalable way to run workloads in the cloud. However, their flexibility comes with a cost that can quickly spiral out of control if not managed effectively. This blog will guide you through understanding your Azure VM costs, explore best practices for optimization, and introduce a powerful tool “Turbo360” to help you save even more.
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The CloudFront solution with CloudSpend: Simplifying cloud cost management

Nov 28, 2024 By CloudSpend In ManageEngine
Amazon CloudFront cost management Cloud services have revolutionised how businesses operate, with Amazon CloudFront leading the charge in delivering content seamlessly. But as convenient and powerful as CloudFront is, managing its costs can sometimes feel like trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle in the dark. That’s where CloudSpend steps in—a tool designed to provide clarity and control over CloudFront expenses.
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What is budgeting and forecasting in cloud cost management?

Nov 27, 2024 By CloudSpend In ManageEngine
CloudSpend Budgets- Rightsize resource The cloud is the backbone of most businesses’ IT. This model for computer data storage is flexible, scalable, and provides incredible possibilities for growth. But with great power comes great responsibility—or, in this case, great bills. Managing cloud costs can feel like you are trying to control a growing wildfire, especially as businesses scale up.
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Essential MongoDB Tools For Modern Data Management

Nov 27, 2024 By Cody Slingerland In CloudZero
As the SaaS industry grows enormously, data management has become a major challenge for most organizations. MongoDB provides a robust framework for managing and scaling data. Its document-based model simplifies handling diverse data types, making it ideal for real-time applications and large datasets. This guide covers the top MongoDB tools that help businesses stay agile and competitive in data-driven environments. But first, how does MongoDB compare to traditional SQL databases?
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20 FP&A Software Tools To Boost Your Financial Analysis Today

Nov 26, 2024 By CloudZero In CloudZero
FP&A tools can help your business assess, plan, and budget business activities effectively. The tools automate much of the work involved, help you tell where you could be losing money, and reveal additional revenue streams you can capitalize on. At a time when SaaS competition is at an all-time high, you need all the advantages at your disposal to deliver the most value at the least cost. This can help you improve your margins, attract more investors, and generate enough profits to fund your growth.
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10+ Kubernetes Architecture Best Practices For Performance, Security, And Cost Efficiency

Nov 25, 2024 By CloudZero In CloudZero
Looking to optimize your Kubernetes architecture? While the word “Kubernetes” translates to “helmsman” (i.e., someone who steers a ship), Kubernetes ultimately functions more like an orchestra conductor than a ship captain. Kubernetes (also known as K8s) simplifies the orchestrating containers for engineers. This frees engineering up to focus on innovation, reduce time to market, and optimize cloud spend.
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