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Notes on cloud spend

What we find inside real cloud bills — where the waste hides, what a read-only review turns up, and the practices that keep spend down after we leave.

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Cloud cost

August 18, 2026

Showback vs Chargeback: An AWS FinOps Decision Guide

Explore the key differences between showback and chargeback in AWS. Discover best practices for effective financial management and accountability.

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Cloud cost

August 15, 2026

Azure VM Cost Optimization: A Playbook for IT and Finance

Unlock significant savings with effective Azure VM cost optimization strategies. Start by rightsizing and scheduling for immediate results.

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Cloud security

August 11, 2026

What a read-only review can and cannot see

Read-only access is enough to price your waste and flag real risk. It is also the only access we ask for.

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Cloud cost

August 4, 2026

Where cloud waste actually hides

Most overspend is not one dramatic mistake. It is a handful of ordinary decisions that were right once and never revisited.

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