Key Strategies for Effective Cloud Cost Optimization

Most organizations waste nearly 30% of their cloud spend on idle resources and over-provisioned instances. As we move into 2026, simply \"cutting costs\" isn\'t enough, you need a sustainable FinOps strategy. This guide breaks down how to align your AWS, Azure, and GCP spending with actual business value. Key Strategies cover - Rightsize based on real-time heatmaps. Automate start/stop schedules. Leverage Spot instances for non-critical tasks. Enforce strict tagging for accountability. Review commitment models