How much does a new instance generation cost compare to the previous one
The conversation covers the introduction of a new AWS instance type comparison tool and the process of creating the EC2 Family Comparator. It also delves into the details …
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Long-form notes from the FinOps After the Low-Hanging Fruits podcast.
The Surprising Link Between IT Value and Shareholder Success
IT value is not a vague “impact” metric - it should tie directly to shareholder value, and Frank makes the case for exactly how to prove it. If you work in IT, FinOps, or …
Why IT Should Stop Trying to Be a Value Generator
What if IT has been chasing the wrong goal all along? Frank flips the usual “IT must create value” conversation on its head and makes the case that being a cost center …
The AI Trust Matrix: How to Safely Delegate Tasks in FinOps
The conversation explores the delegation of tasks to AI in FinOps and introduces the concept of a trust matrix for AI and FinOps. Frank discusses the criteria for …
Interview - The research says that the real job of a FinOps practitioner isn’t FinOps
From Actor to FinOps Researcher: Insights from 21 Practitioners on the Human Side of FinOps What makes a great FinOps practitioner? In the first episode of FinOps After …
Short - FinOps and vibecoding - how to make it work
Vibe Coding is upon us, and we need to build some governance to avoid creating thousands of duplicates.
Short - The secret of those who always act right
A useful trick for #finops practitioners wanting to boost their authority We've all had times when we wished we could act differently. Sometimes, these are habits that …
Short - The impact of AI on organisations
Who is happy about AI and who is unhappy about AI. Why?
The immediate impact of AI on C-suite and board jobs
AI is already impacting the board and C-suite positions. Click here to view the episode transcript.
Do you know how power works and what a board does?
When the easy FinOps savings are gone, the next challenge is not another dashboard. It is understanding how decisions really happen. In this first episode of the series, …