What's new in Cloud FinOps?

Send us a textIn this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois talk about the latest in cloud computing in May 2025. They focus on Azure, AWS, and GCP. They share their experiences at FinOps X (FOX) and discuss new features and public previews. They also explore topics like database innovations, cost management, AI integration, and sustainability in cloud services. Their conversation shows how cloud technology is evolving and why it's important to stay updated on new developments.Link to some videos from MicrosoftMicrosoft Cost Management—Overview in the Azure portal     Microsoft Cost Management—Cost Analysis in the Azure portal (part 1)Microsoft Cost Management—Cost Analysis in the Azure portal (part 2)Microsoft Cost Management—Creating Budgets and AlertsMicrosoft Cost Management—Exporting your Cost Data with Scheduled ExportsManage Azure OpenAI Service Provisioned Reservations

Send us a textApril 2025 news. A lot of news for you, dear listener, from Google, AWS and AzureTakeaway by the aiThe FinOps News podcast targets hardcore Phenops enthusiasts.Conflict can lead to better team dynamics and outcomes.Azure's VM hibernation feature offers cost-efficient workload management.Amazon EC2 introduces high-performance storage optimized instances.Bare metal instances provide significant performance improvements.Prompt optimization in Amazon Bedrock enhances AI model performance.AWS Database Migration Service now supports automatic storage scaling.Cloud gaming may benefit from new GPU instance offerings.The importance of feedback in improving cloud services is emphasized.The podcast aims to provide in-depth insights into cloud technology. Amazon S3 has significantly reduced its storage and request prices.Google Cloud's FinOps Hub 2.0 offers new tools for cost management.GKE now provides insights to optimize resource requests and limits.Azure AKS cost recommendations help identify savings opportunities.Google Cloud's backup services now support DB2 databases.Amazon Redshift introduces serverless reservations for cost predictability.AWS CodeBuild enhancements allow for better resource configuration.Microsoft Cost Management has improved export functionalities.Microsoft Copilot in Azure offers tailored prompts for cost analysis.Azure Static Web Apps will discontinue dedicated pricing plans.

Send us a textIn this episode, Frank and Stephen talk with Udam about the changing world of FinOps. They focus on the challenges organizations face in managing cloud costs and data accuracy. Udam shares insights from his vast experience in the field. He highlights the need for data standardization, the role of data engineering, and ongoing investment in FinOps practices. The conversation also explores innovative solutions like Stitcher AI, which aim to simplify data management and improve decision-making in financial operations. The speakers dive into the complexities of FinOps, stressing the need to understand fully loaded costs. They discuss engaging teams in cost allocation and the importance of contextualized data for informed decisions. They address issues in traditional cost management and how new tools can democratize access to financial insights. These tools help organizations of all sizes optimize cloud spending and boost operational efficiency.Sound Bites"We don't keep any of the data.""We have to be really accurate with our costs.""You cost double your salary to the company""Cost allocation is hugely important for FinOps""FinOps has to be a bi-directional interaction"

Send us a textIn this episode of What's New in Cloud Phenops, Stephen Old and Frank discuss the latest updates in cloud computing, focusing on Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS. They cover the retirement of certain Azure virtual machines, the introduction of serverless GPUs, and the benefits of Amazon Bedrock for cost transparency. The conversation also touches on new features for Azure databases, insights from a Forrester study on Spanner, and the importance of calculating AI costs. Additionally, they discuss licensing changes for Amazon FSX, tiered storage for Spanner, and the deprecation of the AWS connector to Azure. The episode concludes with a look at sustainability efforts and upcoming events in the cloud computing space.takeawaysServerless GPUs enable on-demand AI workloads with automatic scaling.Amazon Bedrock introduces real-time cost transparency for custom models.Physical snapshots for Azure databases enhance backup flexibility.Forrester study shows significant ROI with Spanner.Understanding AI costs on Google Cloud is crucial for budgeting.Amazon FSX for NetApp removes SnapLock licensing fees.Tiered storage for Spanner optimizes cost and performance.AWS connector to Azure is deprecated, focusing on native solutions.Azure OpenAI service offers discounts for provisioned reservations.

Send us a textIn this conversation, Amit Saar shares his journey from software engineering at Microsoft to founding OpenOps. He focuses on the challenges and solutions in FinOps. He highlights the need for automation, accountability, and balancing innovation with governance in managing cloud costs. Amit points out the fatigue that engineering managers face due to overwhelming demands. He stresses the need for better tools and practices to streamline FinOps processes. The discussion also covers the challenges of automating FinOps, the role of no-code platforms, and the importance of community engagement through open sourcing.Topics include the fragmentation of systems in enterprises and the advantages of a no-code approach for automation. Amit discusses monetization strategies for sustaining an open-source model. The conversation wraps up with practical advice on getting started with OpenOps.

Send us a textIn this episode, Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois discuss the latest updates in cloud FinOps. With news from AWS, Google and Azure, including enhanced computing capabilities, database updates, and pricing changes.For once there are also some sustainability news. That makes me happy!

Send us a textWe discussed the challenges of working with time series data, particularly in the context of machine learning and AI, highlighting the complexity and the need for automation in feature engineering. The importance of balancing accuracy and complexity in model creation was emphasized, with a focus on avoiding overfitting and ensuring models remain effective in real-world applications. The potential integration of business context data, such as sales data, with cloud consumption data to enhance anomaly detection and forecasting models was proposed. The discussion touched on the economic value of anomaly detection, with a focus on proving that early detection can lead to significant cost savings. The target audience for the anomaly detection system was identified as FinOps managers, who would use the system to manage cloud-related financial topics and coordinate with engineers to address anomalies. 

Send us a textJanuary 2025 FinOps news.Instances/Computehttps://cloud.google.com/blog/products/compute/announcing-smaller-machine-types-for-a3-high-vms - The A3 Ultra machine type is available in the following region and zone: St. Ghislain, Belgium, Europe - europe-west1-bhttps://cloud.google.com/blog/products/compute/first-google-axion-processor-c4a-now-ga-with-titanium-ssd - Google Axion Processor-based C4A VMs with Titanium SSD are now generally available. Part of our general-purpose machine family, these instances come with up to 6 TiB of Titanium SSD disks. Titanium SSD is our latest generation of Local SSD. It uses Titanium I/O offload processing and offers enhanced SSD security, performance, and management.Compute Engine - Generally available: Managed instance groups (MIGs) let you create pools of suspended and stopped virtual machine (VM) instances. You can manually suspend and stop VMs in a MIG to save on costs, or use suspended and stopped pools to speed up scale out operations of your MIG. For more information, see About suspending and stopping VMs in a MIG.Data/DBs/AIAzure OpenAI provisioned reservations (June - but not sure we mentioned it)With the introduction of 1-month and 1-year Provisioned Reservations, businesses that commit to using Azure OpenAI on a scale can enjoy substantial discounts compared to the standard pay-as-you-go pricing. You can manage these reservations in Cost analysis in the same way as any other reservation.For further details on how to purchase and manage these reservations, please refer to the article below: Save costs with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service Provisioned Reservations  Storagehttps://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/01/amazon-s3-metadata-generally-available Generally available: Azure NetApp Files now supports minimum volume size of 50 GiB.Generally Available: Azure Files provisioned v2 billing model for HDD (Standard) - (Added to Roadmap 8th Jan 2025 - but released in October 24) The provisioned v2 model for Azure Files HDD (standard) pairs predictability of total cost of ownership with flexibility, allowing you to create a file share that meets your exact storage and performance requirements. Provisioned v2 shares enable independent provisioning of storage, IOPS, and throughput. In addition to predictable pricing and flexible provisioning, provisioned v2 also enables increased scale and performance, up to 256 TiB, 50,000 IOPS, and 5 GiB/sec of throughput; and per share monitoring. Provisioned v2 is generally available in a subset of regions. For the current list of available regions, see provisioned v2 availability.Visibility (Billing conductor - Tags - cost categories)New fields for cost allocation (Enterprise Agreement customers)You can use different le

Send us a textIn this chat, Frank, Stephen, and Anthony share their thoughts on how cloud computing and AI have evolved from 2024 to 2025. They discuss the growth in the GPU market and how views on cloud versus on-premises solutions have changed. They also talk about the quality and performance of AI models and consider the environmental impact of AI. The group highlights the need for specialized AI models and the efficiency of the hardware used in AI applications. They wrap up with some insights into future trends in cloud instances and pricing.In their chat, the speakers look at how AMD and Intel processors perform. They also discuss the future of ARM and Graviton technologies. Finally, they touch on the shifting world of cloud computing. They examine the competition among major cloud providers, such as AWS and Microsoft. They also highlight how important it is to be transparent in cloud operations, especially when comparing European and American providers. Here are the key takeaways.The GPU market saw a significant increase in providers in 2024.Many organisations are reconsidering their cloud strategies due to pricing and privacy concerns over AI.AI adoption is still in its early stages for many companies.Quality of AI models has plateaued, with a few major players dominating the market.Training models in the cloud may not be the best solution for everyone.Specialised AI models are becoming increasingly important.The environmental impact of AI and cloud computing is a growing concern.Efficiency in hardware usage is crucial for AI applications.Transparency in cloud provider operations varies significantly between vendors.The cloud market is stabilizing, with slower growth rates observed.Energy consumption and cost are critical factors.Benchmarking is essential for understanding cloud performance.The competitive landscape among cloud providers is shifting, with pricing diverging.

Send us a textA little late, but as they say, better late than never. You can provide feedback, ideas, proposals for interviews at send us an email at podcast@finopsguys.co.ukHave a fantastic 2025 and January

Send us a textIn this episode, Frank and SteveO reflect on the year's developments in cloud computing, discussing significant updates from AWS,  Azure, and Google Cloud.Thank you to all the listeners!!!

Send us a textIn this episode, Frank and SteveO discuss the latest updates in cloud computing for October 2024, covering significant announcements from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. They delve into new features, pricing changes, and innovations in cost management, data storage, and AI integration. The conversation also highlights insights from the recent FinOps XE conference, emphasizing the evolving landscape of FinOps and sustainability in cloud operations.

Send us a textThis month, we talk with Dvir and discuss integrating engineering principles into FinOps to manage cloud costs effectively. We stress proactive cost management, trust in recommendations, and understanding business context. We also cover the challenges of cost observability, utilized waste, and monitoring resources.Some takeawaysProactive involvement in cost management leads to better outcomes.Language and communication are crucial in discussing costs with engineers.Trust in recommendations is essential for effective FinOps practices.Understanding the business context is key to identifying waste.Maturity in organizational policies enhances accountability.Cost observability is a critical aspect of FinOps.Engineers should be made responsible for their resource usage.Effective communication can drive better financial decisions in tech

Send us a textIn this episode, Frank and SteveO celebrate four years of their podcast while discussing the latest advancements in Cloud FinOps, including Amazon's new EC2 Graviton instances, Azure's confidential VMs, and cost management innovations. They explore dynamic scaling in cloud services, AWS Healthomics, and the importance of sustainability in computing. The conversation also touches on SMS innovations, SageMaker customization, application rationalization, and automated complaint rate recommendations in SES, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the current cloud landscape.The podcast celebrates its four-year anniversary, highlighting its growth and listener engagement.everything else is noise :D

Send us a textIn this episode, SteveO and Frank chat with James Hall from GreenPixie about sustainability in cloud computing. James talks about his shift to GreenOps and the need for good data and practices for developers and sustainability teams. They also discuss FinOps, the water needs of data centers, energy source differences by region, and AI's effect on energy use. The talk wraps up with energy efficiency solutions for the tech sector.[Frank] Thanks for the patience, I selected the wrong microphone during the recording. Takeaways:Green Ops focuses on enabling teams with data and best practices.Sustainability in cloud computing is about using resources efficiently.Water usage effectiveness is a key metric for data centers.Regional energy sources significantly impact carbon footprints.AI's energy consumption is a growing concern for sustainability.Location-based energy accounting provides a clearer picture of impact.Renewable energy certificates can mislead sustainability efforts.Innovative startups are creating solutions for energy efficiency.Understanding FinOps is crucial for sustainability in cloud environments.The demand for energy is increasing, necessitating optimization efforts.Innovative data center solutions can enhance energy efficiency.Timeliness and granularity in data are crucial for sustainability.Cloud data centers are generally more efficient than traditional ones.Companies must be accountable for their carbon reporting.The CSRD will enforce stricter sustainability reporting standards.Sustainability teams need accurate data to drive change.Continuous methodology updates are essential in the cloud environment.Collaboration among stakeholders is key to improving sustainability practices.Understanding carbon consumption is vital for effective green ops.Companies should focus on optimizing compute and storage for sustainability.

Send us a textIn this episode, SteveO and Frank discuss the FOCUS project with Udam Dewaraja, exploring its origins, development, and future directions. The conversation highlights the importance of a common taxonomy in FinOps, the engagement of cloud providers, vendors and practitioners, and the growth of the Focus community. Udam shares insights on the current state of the Focus specification, the use case library, and the need for a broader understanding of FinOps beyond just cloud costs. The episode concludes with reflections on the maturity of FinOps and the ongoing challenges in data normalization and accuracy.Takeaways:Focus aims to create a common taxonomy for cloud costs.The project started from a need for data normalization.Engagement from major cloud providers was crucial for Focus's success.The use case library is essential for practical applications of Focus.Focus is not just for cloud costs but can be applied to SaaS and private cloud.The specification provides a common language for understanding costs.Community feedback is vital for the evolution of Focus.FinOps maturity requires systematic approaches to cost management.Normalization challenges persist as the industry evolves.Collaboration among practitioners is key to advancing FinOps.#Focus #FinOps #Cloud #Taxonomy #Specification #Community #CloudProviders #UseCases #DataNormalization #Future Directions

Send us a textIn this episode, Frank and Steve discuss the latest news in Cloud FinOps, including AWS G4DN Workspaces, AWS Parallel Computing Service, Google Compute Engine C3 and X4 instances, Azure C4 VMs, Amazon Open Search Service, AlloyDB free trial, Azure NetApp file storage, and more. They also touch on topics like cost optimization, carbon emissions, and the AWS Console mobile app.takeawaysAWS announces G4DN Workspaces, Parallel Computing Service, and support for Graviton 3 in Open Search ServiceGoogle introduces C3 and X4 instances in Compute EngineAzure releases C4 VMs and NetApp file storage with cool accessAmazon S3 no longer charges for certain HTTP error codesAWS introduces enhanced rate-based rules for lower rate limitsAzure offers Carbon Optimization and Spanner GraphDelegated administrator for cost optimization hub in AWSAlloyDB offers a free trial and Azure updates pricing and calculators

In this episode, Frank and Steve discuss the July 2024 FinOps announcements from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. They cover topics such as committed use discounts, fully licensed commitments, hibernation for VMs, cost management features, and service discontinuations. The conversation is filled with insights and analysis of the latest developments in the cloud industry.There are new machine types available on GCP, such as the C3 bare metal machine types and the sixth generation Intel-based VMs.Serverless compute options, like Azure Databricks and OpenSearch serverless, provide efficient and cost-effective ways to run workloads without managing infrastructure.Storage enhancements, such as the Convert Azure Premium SSD v2 disk and Amazon FSX for Open ZFS, offer improved performance and cost optimization.Log management tools, like Azure Monitor Logs and AWS Cost Categories, help users collect, analyze, and act on telemetry data from various resources.Cost optimization features, like AWS Focus 1.0 and GCP backup commitment-based use discounts, provide ways to optimize cloud spending. Committed use discounts are available for backup for GKE, allowing users to commit to a consistent amount of usage in exchange for a discounted rate.AWS now offers fully licensed commitments and portable license commitments for purchasing VMware engine commitments, providing customers with more options for using VMware in the cloud.VM hibernation is now generally available in Azure and AWS, allowing users to save compute costs by persisting the VM state in memory and deallocating the VM.Azure has introduced a cost card in the portal, allowing engineers to estimate costs and adjust as needed before deploying VMs.Google Cloud's FinOps Hub now allows users to view their carbon footprint and estimated greenhouse gas emissions for their Google Cloud usage.AWS has announced the discontinuation of several services, including Cloud9, SimpleDB, Forecast, and CodeCommit, indicating a shift in focus and priorities.

SteveO and Frank sat down with Mel, a PwC engineer, to talk about what it's like to be an engineer and the hurdles they face. They dug into her daily routine - from stand-up meetings to ticket management and making time to focus. They also explored how random meetings can kill productivity and the importance of debugging. They touched on cool topics like pair programming, mob programming, and using tools like Stack Overflow and Git branches. This conversation is all about giving you a peek into an engineer's daily life and challenges. Mel shared her experience working with a bunch of tools and systems, including VDI, email, chat, Kubernetes, OpenLens, Terraform, Angular, React, Node, YAML, JSON, and Python. She explained how her team shares info about their system through tickets and updates in JIRA. Then, they talked about the struggles of saving money and how it's often overlooked in engineering roles. Mel and the hosts agreed that finance and engineering teams need to communicate better and work together. They also stressed the importance of prioritizing and getting feedback.

"An isomorphism is the fancy maths word for an analogy." -  Dr James MitchellDr. James Mitchell, a commodities trading and renewable energy expert, joins Stephen and Frank to discuss FinOps financial language. He draws parallels between cloud computing and electricity economies, offering insights into future trends. The conversation explores market differences and the need for finance-engineering collaboration. James decodes cloud vendors' technical jargon, revealing financial roots. "Savings plans" and "reserved instances" are actually forward contracts. The discussion then shifts to unit economics' universal applicability across industries.Optionality and flexibility emerge as key considerations in cloud pricing. The hosts emphasize managing commitments like a financial portfolio for optimal outcomes. This approach bridges the gap between technical and financial perspectives in cloud operations.Key takeaways:Understanding financial language and communicating with finance professionals is crucial in FinOps.One can apply the concept of isomorphic economies to the cloud market to gain insights into its evolution and economics.Regulating the global cloud computing industry is challenging due to its global nature and lack of a competent authority.Better communication between finance and engineering teams is essential in FinOps. Building bridges between finance and engineering teams is crucial for effective communication and collaboration.A common language and understanding of financial terms is beneficial for both teams to work together effectively.Unit economics is a fundamental concept in finance and can be applied to various industries.Considering optionality and flexibility in pricing strategies is crucial for optimizing cost efficiency.Managing commitments as a portfolio can lead to better financial outcomes.

In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, we (Frank and Stephen) discuss the latest news and updates in cloud computing impacting your wallet.We cover topics such as right-sizing recommendations for Amazon RDS, data exports for cost optimization, and improved billing and cost management. We also highlight talks from FinOps X in San Diego and share their favourite sessions. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights into the latest developments in cloud FinOps, including a rant from Stephen on the hardship that is finding good content for Azure. 

In this live episode, recorded at FinOps X 2024, we speak with TJ and Deana Solis about the social aspects of FinOps.It is a real live episode with microphones not working, music being turned on, bar opening and more. I also had to use a 'beep' sound for the first time.

Izhak "I don't believe in tagging" Zimmermann discusses with Stephen and Frank about the importance of focusing on business value in the context of FinOps, emphasising the need to understand cloud costs within the context of business goals. He introduces a new approach to FinOps that leverages new technology and insights to support business goals and drive business value. The conversation covers the challenges of understanding cloud costs, the use of networking data to understand costs, and the transformation of cost data into business value data.

SummaryIn this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, Frank and Stephen discuss a wide range of cloud-related news and updates. They cover topics such as Azure VM hibernation, Azure Compute Fleet, Google Cloud TPU, Amazon EC2 C7i Flex, DynamoDB, AWS Marketplace, Cloud Run, and more. The conversation also delves into the complexities of cloud pricing, energy progress, and the impact of cloud technology on businesses.

In this episode, Steve, Frank and Mike discuss the benefits of using the free tier in Microsoft Azure. They explore the various free offerings available, such as Azure Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, and speech-to-text translation. They also discuss the importance of monitoring costs and implementing processes to prevent unexpected expenses. Mike shares insights on cost optimization for Cosmos DB and announces an upcoming video on the topic.

SummaryIn this episode, Frank and Steve discuss the latest news from Google, Azure, and AWS.They cover topics such as new instance types, ARM-based CPUs, storage options, cost optimization, and Kubernetes cost allocation. The conversation also touches on the challenges of reducing storage and the importance of billing cost data in Cloud FinOps. In this conversation, Steve and Frank discuss various updates and announcements from different cloud providers. They cover topics such as multiple cloud vendors providing a focused view, cost anomaly detection with AI, maximizing committed use discounts, per-second billing for Red Hat Enterprise Linux instances, migration vs modernization for data workloads, license portability in Amazon WorkSpaces, and Google's investment in digital connectivity to Japan. They also mention the upcoming episode on the free tier game in Azure and their attendance at FinOps  X.

This month we talk about the FinOps Framework. The Framework has been vastly improved and updated to match what FinOps practitioners are doing, in the tranches. Who better than Rob Martin to guide us into the Framework?  No-one. And we like him so much that he is the first returning interviewee. --- In this episode, we (SteveO and Frank) interview Rob Martin from the FinOps Foundation to discuss the recent updates to the FinOps framework. We talk about the process of updating the framework, the changes made to the domains and capabilities, and the importance of simplifying the language. We also discuss the first steps for organizations and individuals new to FinOps, including using the framework sub-site and conducting a maturity assessment. The conversation also touches on the significance of visibility and transparency in building trust within the organization, the different personas involved in FinOps a new type of persona called 'allies'The conversation also touches on the upcoming changes to the framework, including updates to the certifications and training. We introduce some of the FinOps upcoming events, including the Members' Summit, FinOps X, and FinOps XE.

In this episode, Steve Trask, VP of Marketing at the FinOps Foundation, discusses the State of FinOps report and the insights gained from four years of research. They explore topics such as team structure, automation, executive buy-in, and the evolving priorities of FinOps practitioners. They also touch on the challenges of measuring the value of the FinOps team and the growing importance of sustainability in cloud operations. The conversation highlights the need for focus and prioritization in FinOps practices and the impact of economic factors on cloud optimization. The conversation explores the challenges of budget allocation and accountability in large organizations, particularly in the context of cloud spending. It highlights the difficulty of breaking down budgets and creating visibility at the team level. The speakers discuss the gap between accountability and responsibility for spend and the struggle to implement changes as organizations scale. They also touch on the importance of cultural change and the need for champions within the organization to drive FinOps practices. The conversation concludes with a discussion of upcoming events and the global adoption of FinOps.KeywordsFinOps, State of FinOps, team structure, automation, executive buy-in, priorities, sustainability, focus, economic factors, cloud optimization, budget allocation, accountability, cloud spending, team level breakdowns, cultural change, champions, upcoming events, global adoptionAI generated.

In this episode, Frank and Steve discuss various news and updates in the cloud industry. They cover topics such as New AMD instances in AzureHolographic stickers

In this bonus episode, we talk about FinOps careers and how each of us, the three hosts, have come to FinOps from three very different paths.- Donal from finance and accounting- Stephen from hospitality, sales, and more- Frank from being a geek in a basementIt is a great episode with the appearance of an old Nokia phone, the loss of the main host (Donal) for some time, and some really serious fun. 

WNiCF - February  2024 - NewsGood amount of news, some sarcastic comments and lot of opinions :) Frank's interview with StephFinOps X websiteFrank and Stephen have gone through everything that has a financial impact and quickly try to tell you why it may matter to you and your organisation.Send you feedback, ideas, invitations or any other thing you want to talk about at: podcast@finopsguys.co.uk

First news episode of the year. And this time we have a limited amount of news. Dry January for FinOps news too :)  The FinOps Guys are Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois and we can be contacted at podcast@finopsguys.co.uk

This month Stephen and Frank are interviewing Dimitris Perdikou from the UK Home Office. The topic is Gamification, but, as often, it grew beyond its original scope. Dimitris made us feel good with the work done making sure taxpayer money is well spent. In the process, we discussed two new metrics for unit economics specific to the public sector.You can reach us at: podcast@finopsguys.com

An episode about FinOps in 2023. What are the themes that shaped FinOps and Cloud? What events, big or small, are defining what we will see in 2024?We talk about client behaviour and why repatriation is a thing. We dive into the strategic decisions made by cloud vendors in 2023 and their impact on the market, including price increases, and changes in products. We cover the incredible progress of FinOps and the FinOps Foundation in 2023. And, as everyone else, We talked about AI (a little). The ending is a hopeful prediction that sustainability will take off in 2024. We (Frank Contrepois and Stephen Old) needed some help, so we called in the incredibly knowledgeable Lucas Partore to provide some credibility :) 

Last episode of the year. And for possibly the first time ever we have a lot of Google news and a group of sustainability articles! The FinOps Guys are Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois and we can be contacted at podcast@finopsguys.co.ukPS: we are still thinking (vaguely) about a website.

Loads and loads of AWS news coming from re:Invent for November. And this month we have Frank having to evacuate the building due to a fire alarm; nothing real, fortunately.Frank and Stephen have gone through everything that has a financial impact and quickly try to tell you why it may matter to you and your organisation.Send you feedback, ideas, invitations or any other thing you want to talk about at: podcast@finopsguys.co.uk

An interview episode starring Assaf Flatto This is us three showing what being part of a growing community is about: we share, we debate, but in the end, we make FinOps more mature. Send you feedback, ideas, invitations or any other thing you want to talk about at: podcast@finopsguys.co.uk

!!!! You can now contact us at podcast(at)finopsguys.co.uk !!!!Frank and Stephen review the plethora of news from AWS, Azure and GCP for October 2023.  A lot of updates this month. Frank and Stephen have gone through everything that has a financial impact and quickly try to tell you why it may matter to you and your organisation.

Alee made what Stephen and I think is the best talk at FinOps X 2023. and we recommend you watch it before listening to the episode. The (kind of) driving topic is "What would have changed from the talk", but as usual, the episode is full of stories, comments, ideas and fun. 

!!!! You can now contact us at podcast(at)finopsguys.co.uk !!!!Frank and Stephen review the plethora of news from AWS, Azure and GCP for September 2023.  A lot of updates this month. Frank and Stephen have gone through everything that has a financial impact and quickly try to tell you why it may matter to you and your organisation.Azure virtual machine sizes naming conventions

Cloud vendor announces new instance types every month, and the content of the announcement is always the same:  "The new instance is faster, shinier and cheaper than the previous one."  But is it true? And what about other instances in the same generation but with different CPU vendors? Anthony tests it all. He checks every new instance appearing in one of the 200 (yes, that is two hundred) cloud vendors he follows and shares the data on Cloud Mercato. In this episode, Stephen and I have discovered many new things, smashed some assumptions and enjoyed the power of data. Some links connected with the episode: AMD versus Intel in the latest AWS generation: AWS M7i & M7aIs the new AWS R7zi so much better than the non-z version?What is the difference between the M7i vs M7i-flex

Frank and Stephen remember some fun facts from the last three years of podcasting about FinOps. 

Frank and Stephen go through the plethora of news from AWS, Azure and GCP for August 2023.  A lot of updates this month. Frank and Stephen have gone through everything that has a financial impact and quickly try to tell you why it may matter to you and your organisation.

Frank and Stephen go through the plethora of news from AWS, Azure and GCP for July 2023.  A lot of updates this month. Frank and Stephen have gone through everything that has a financial impact and quickly try to tell you why it may matter to you and your organisation.

Based on the audio, it might sound as if Frank is in a small wooden box; you would be almost correct, as the small meeting room I was in is horrible from a sound perspective. Frank and Stephen go through the plethora of news from AWS, Azure and GCP for June 2023.  A lot of updates this month. Frank and Stephen have gone through everything that has a financial impact and quickly try to tell you why it may matter to you and your organisation. 

Curious about when doing FinOps starts? Join hosts Frank and Stephen as they tap into the expertise of FinOps gurus Stephanie Gooch and Marit Hughes. Get ready for an exploration filled with unexpected detours, captivating insights, and bursting with infectious energy, "We had a lot of fun recording. The positive vibe can be felt when listening to the episode" - Frank. This incredible recording was done in San Diego during FinOps X 2023

Frank and Stephen go through the plethora of news from AWS, Azure and GCP for May 2023.  The most updates we've seen from the vendors in a while, Frank and Stephen have gone through everything that has a financial impact and quickly try to tell you why it may matter to you and your organisation.Going to FinOps X? Come speak to us there and if you fancy doing an episode or a short story/interview we'd love to get you on the podcast!

Is FinOps the same in every organisation? Absolutely not! It varies massively by organisation but also by sector.  This month Frank and Steve catch up with long time friend of Frank's (and new time friend of Steve) Marit Hughes.Marit brings her expansive knowledge and experience to help bring some colour to the differing challenges of FinOps in private sector and public sector as well as discussing that Enterprises in terms of how they act, often live somewhere in between!

Join Frank and Stephen talking through the latest news from FinOps in April 2023.A nice mix of AWS, Azure and even a bit of GCP.Covering topics like new instances, some "free tier" stuff and even ABC (you can find out what that is by listening!).Also watch out for our next interview with Marit Hughes!

Frank and Steve dive into what's new in March 2023, with some cool stuff in AWS and Azure and even digging deep into the release notes of google to find some more cool things.The episode is topped off by learning about some of Frank's really cool research, and for our native French listeners, look out for Frank's new French version of the news!

A fantastic episode with our friend Deana Solis, a senior FinOps Engineer who is heavily involved in the FinOps Foundation and Women in FinOps. She tells the story of "Woman" in FinOps and also her career in general.A really down to earth individual, Deana lets us in to the realities of her journey and why the linear career isn't the most interesting!