According to a VMware report, many IT decision-makers estimate substantial waste in their organization’s cloud expenditures, with significant percentages attributing it to cultural and structural inefficiencies. A failure to effectively manage cloud resources often stems from organizational silos, which complicate the visibility and governance essential for efficient cloud management. Analysts recommend adopting FinOps practices to mitigate these issues.
The report outlines the critical need for enterprises to rethink how they engage with cloud vendors and to better utilize tools like FinOps to actively monitor and manage cloud spending. Analysts such as Rob Tiffany emphasize that unless CIOs transform their corporate culture towards greater accountability for costs, they will continue to struggle with inefficiencies that can lead to wasted financial resources. Embracing agentic AI could facilitate these changes by easing the workload on IT teams, allowing them to pursue necessary optimizations without overloading their staff.
However, there is caution against simply focusing on reported waste percentages without considering the broader implications of cloud spending, including indirect costs associated with shadow IT and underutilized resources. CIOs are encouraged to adopt a comprehensive approach to cloud management that not only targets visible waste but also develops a deeper understanding of cost structures across all forms of cloud services.
👉 Pročitaj original: CIO Magazine
