cloud cost optimization

ProsperOps’ Autonomous Discount Management (ADM) is now generally available for Microsoft Azure via the Azure Marketplace, bringing the company’s algorithmic commitment‑management engine to Azure compute services and promising automated buys, sells, and portfolio reshaping of Reservations and...

Hitachi Vantara’s entry of Virtual Storage Platform One Software‑Defined Storage (VSP One SDS) into the Microsoft Azure Marketplace marks a concrete step toward simplifying hybrid cloud storage procurement and, according to vendor claims, cutting cloud storage costs substantially through...

Microsoft’s latest unveiling of Azure Storage Discovery in public preview has captured the attention of IT professionals and cloud architects alike. Promising an unprecedented approach to visibility over sprawling Blob Storage deployments, this tool, now available to all Azure users, marks a...

Bharti Airtel has unveiled a transformative suite of cloud and artificial intelligence solutions, positioning itself to disrupt the enterprise and telecom technology landscape across Asia and Africa. Through its digital services arm, Xtelify, Airtel has set its sights not only on the surging...

CoreStack’s latest achievement—the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation with Certified Software for Azure—marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing evolution of enterprise cloud governance and security. For Windows and cloud professionals tracking the maturation of tools in the Microsoft...

CoreStack’s recent achievement—earning the coveted Microsoft Solutions Partner designation with Certified Software status for Azure—marks a pivotal moment not just for the company, but for the broader ecosystem of enterprise cloud governance and security. As organizations worldwide accelerate...

CoreStack, a prominent provider of multi-cloud governance solutions, has recently achieved the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation with Azure Certified Software for its NextGen Cloud Governance and Security Platform. This recognition underscores CoreStack's commitment to delivering robust...

Managing cloud costs in Azure has become one of the biggest challenges for technology teams. While Azure offers flexibility and power, it also makes it easy to overspend. Resources are often left running, services are overprovisioned, and budgets get blown without warning. What’s changed...

As the cloud migration landscape continues to accelerate, organizations worldwide are seeking powerful, flexible solutions to manage hybrid workloads and maximize their existing data investments. Microsoft has taken a significant stride in this direction with its latest enhancements to Azure...

Cloud computing’s march toward dominance in the modern enterprise continues, but the way companies pay for these services is shifting sharply as competitive pressures, infrastructure costs, and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements reshape the landscape. In 2025, the “big three” cloud...

When it comes to selecting a cloud services provider, the choice between Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is an ever-present crossroads for IT leaders, architects, and developers. Both platforms boast a formidable suite of services, global infrastructure, security features, and...

The sound of cloud computing’s rapid evolution is accompanied by a chorus of enterprise CFOs and IT leaders searching for clarity amid swelling bills for AI, SaaS, and multi-cloud environments. This year, that quest entered a crucial new phase as the FinOps Foundation’s high-profile FOCUS...

Cloud cost management is rapidly transforming from a reactive, after-the-fact discipline to a cornerstone of proactive IT strategy. Increasing demands for sustainability, transparency, and value have forced organizations to reevaluate both how they spend and why. In this context, Microsoft’s May...

Chiron IT’s achievement of official status as a Microsoft Certified Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure) marks a significant milestone for the organization and signals a notable development in the world of enterprise software, cloud computing, and digital transformation. This recognition...

Cloud computing in 2025 is no longer just a technical choice or an IT expenditure—it's the architecture underpinning global digital transformation, AI acceleration, and operational resilience. Virtually every industry and organization, from Fortune 500 giants to nimble startups, relies on cloud...

It began with an uncomfortable realization during a routine cost review: our multi-region Azure deployment—intended to elegantly scale and secure a set of modest cloud services—was bleeding more than $5,000 each month on a basic caching strategy. The core culprit was Azure Cache for Redis...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, South African enterprises are increasingly turning to cloud solutions to enhance agility, scalability, and security. At the forefront of this transformation is MVT Systems, a company specializing in crafting intelligent and secure cloud architectures...

Across South Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the urgent drive toward cloud-powered transformation is reshaping the way leading enterprises build, operate, and innovate. As companies from banking to logistics race to modernise, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a keystone...

The digital transformation of enterprise IT landscapes is reaching a critical inflection point. As organizations grapple with the spiraling costs and complexities of legacy environments, the need for streamlined, secure, and future-proofed modernization is more urgent than ever. In this...

Across the rapidly shifting global business landscape, enterprises are increasingly seeking predictability, efficiency, and resilience. In the face of persistent macroeconomic uncertainties—including inflation, margin pressures, and fluctuating market conditions—technology decision-makers are...