Azure Cost Optimization: Best Practices for Cloud Solution Providers

Oct 29, 2025

In this episode, we explore practical Azure cost management strategies tailored for Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs). The conversation dives into cost visibility, optimization techniques, and billing transparency, helping CSPs improve margins and deliver more value to their customers.

Featuring experts from West Coast, a leading CSP, including James Reed (Azure Sales Manager) and Mitchell G. (Azure Sales Specialist), along with Mike Stevenson, the discussion highlights real-world insights from the partner ecosystem.

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Key Moments:

0:00 - Introduction and Welcome

1:28 - JIRA Integration for Alerts

4:52 - New Reports Section Overview

5:59 - Cost Summary Report Demo

7:25 - Potential Cost Savings Report

8:32 - Executive Summary Report

10:57 - Budget Planner Feature

16:41 - Advanced Permissions and Custom Roles

18:24 - Workflow Automation: VM Shutdown

22:00 - Schedule Improvements with Pause Rules

25:00 - Tag Rules Engine for Automated Tagging

32:00 - Reservation Monitoring Upgrades

37:00 - Upcoming Features and Q&A

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