FinOps Weekly

FinOps Weekly

IT Cost Management beyond Cloud with the Universal Spend Ledger

Discover the future of IT cost management and the evolution of FinOps with the adoption of a Universal Spend Ledger.

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Sasha, Co-Founder and CEO of Ternary, breaks down why the FinOps Foundation has expanded its scope beyond cloud spending to encompass all technology spend (IOA, SaaS licenses, and data centers).

Cloud Cost Governance using FinOps: Incentives, Culture & Mistakes

FinOps: Insights on Incentives, AI, and Policy.
Featuring a conversation with the senior product manager from Kion Tatum Tummins, we explore the common pitfalls and effective strategies for establishing a cloud cost governance using FinOps.
Discover how to prioritize business value, the role of AI in FinOps, and real-life examples of successful cloud cost governance policies. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your FinOps practice, this episode offers invaluable insights.

Data FinOps: How to use FinOps Cost Data the Right Way (Explained by Splunk FinOps Lead)

Bridging the gap between cloud cost data and engineering action is the most significant hurdle for modern digital enterprises. This deep dive into data finops explains how to move beyond simple dashboards to create a culture of accountability and measurable business value.
Most organizations struggle with analysis paralysis where visibility exists but action remains stagnant. We explore how to reconnect metrics to business outcomes that engineers actually care about and how to shift the conversation from technology costs to product margins. By treating cloud cost management as a strategic planning session rather than an accounting report, teams can free up budget for innovation and faster feature delivery.
This episode provides a tactical framework brought by Zach Johnson, Head of FinOps at Splunk for building a FinOps Center of Excellence, mastering monthly reviews, and implementing unit economics to quantify the value of every dollar spent in the cloud. Whether you are a finance lead or an engineering manager, these insights will help you transition from reactive cost-cutting to proactive business enablement.