Managing Cloud Costs with IBM's FinOps and Automation Solutions

Managing Cloud Costs with IBM's FinOps and Automation Solutions

As businesses increasingly migrate to the cloud, controlling cloud costs has become a key challenge. IBM's FinOps solutions help organisations optimise cloud spending, offering tools to manage costs effectively across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Unlike point solutions that focus on a single cloud provider, IBM's FinOps integrates multiple cloud platforms, providing transparency and control over cloud expenses.

IBM’s Apptio Cloudability platform, for instance, helps companies reduce cloud costs by 90%, while improving resource allocation and driving accountability across IT teams. The solution provides real-time insights into cloud resource usage, enabling businesses to identify areas for cost-saving and optimise their cloud infrastructure.

Alongside FinOps, IBM offers automation solutions such as Turbonomic and Instana, which optimise IT operations and application performance. These tools reduce the need for manual intervention, ensuring resources are automatically adjusted to meet demand, and improving system stability. This drives greater operational efficiency and cost savings across the organisation.

IBM also offers Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which automates repetitive tasks, boosting productivity and reducing errors in areas such as data entry and customer service. By automating routine processes, businesses can focus on more strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiency.

IBM’s combination of FinOps and automation delivers a powerful, integrated solution to help organisations manage cloud costs, optimise resources, and drive efficiencies across their business operations. With these tools, businesses can gain better control over cloud spending, improve performance, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.

For more information, visit IBM Automation.