Bringing visibility and accountability to cloud spending Managing cloud costs effectively is becoming more important as organisations grow their use of the cloud. FinOps—a framework for aligning engineering, finance and business teams—helps build shared responsibility and improve financial decision-making. This article explores how Google Cloud (GCP) supports FinOps goals through tools such as FinOps Hub 2.0, Gemini Cloud Assist, and Google’s built-in billing and optimi

Understanding AWS’s approach to cloud cost management As cloud environments grow in complexity, organisations are seeking new ways to gain visibility into costs and improve financial accountability. One approach gaining traction is FinOps—a framework for managing cloud spending that brings together engineering, finance and operations. This article explores how AWS tools and services can support a FinOps strategy. It outlines what AWS currently offers, from cost tracking

Why culture matters for FinOps success FinOps is more than just a financial tool—it’s a culture shift. As governments and public agencies shift more services to the cloud, it becomes vital to manage costs in a smart and transparent way. This is where FinOps (short for Financial Operations) comes in. It helps teams across finance, IT, procurement and leadership work together to make better decisions with cloud spending. But FinOps only works well if the right organisationa