You Are Wasting Money on Cloud (Here is how to fix it)
How to get High Savings with Commitments using a Free FinOps Tool
Are you afraid to lock into a 3-year cloud contract because AI tech changes so fast? Buying on-demand burns your cash, but long commitments can trap your budget. Watch this FinOps X interview with Sarah from Archera to see how to get maximum cloud savings without the long-term risk.
0:00 – The trap of 3-year cloud commitments vs. on-demand pricing.
1:25 – How to get high savings with only a 30-day lock-in.
2:21 – Why the AI boom makes long-term cloud contracts dangerous.
3:50 – How “Guaranteed Commitments” work like insurance for your cloud bill.
5:05 – The Release or Rebate option: Getting a check for unused resources.
7:21 – Case Study: How Art.com saved $471,000 using this model.
8:39 – Why there is no SaaS fee and how to use the free open-source tools.
10:00 – How to get a free cost analysis in 24 hours.
