Award-Winning FinOps Insights to Drive ROI in 2025

We’re wrapping up the year with big news: CloudBolt has been named InfoWorld’s Cloud Cost Management Technology of the Year! This edition brings you tools, insights, and innovations to help you drive even greater cloud ROI in 2025.

?? InfoWorld Names CloudBolt Cloud Cost Management Technology of the Year ??

Managing cloud costs is more complex than ever, and solving this challenge requires tools that go beyond surface-level insights. That’s why we’re honored to share that CloudBolt’s Augmented FinOps Platform has been recognized as InfoWorld 's Cloud Cost Management Technology of the Year for its ability to deliver real, actionable value where it matters most:

? AI-driven insights: Uncover opportunities to optimize resources, forecast spending accurately, and eliminate inefficiencies.

? End-to-end automation: Replace manual processes with intelligent workflows that scale with your cloud needs.

? Unified cost governance: Gain a complete view of your cloud and SaaS spending—so you’re always in control.

This recognition validates the work we’ve done this year to help FinOps teams move faster, close the “insight to action” gap, and maximize ROI across their cloud environments.

With innovations like AI-driven cost optimization, smarter governance tools, and deeper integrations, we’re committed to helping you achieve even greater ROI in 2025.

?? Read the full announcement: https://utm.guru/uhPGR

?? On-Demand Webinar: Ready to Run – Achieving Automation Maturity in FinOps ??

Automation is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for staying ahead in today’s fast-paced cloud landscape. If you missed our live webinar, now’s your chance to catch up! Join CloudBolt experts William Norton , Kyle Campos , and Ryan Wrenn as they break down a framework for scaling FinOps automation maturity.

Key takeaways include:

• The Five Pillars of Automation Maturity: Understand the essential components for scaling automation in FinOps.
• Actionable Steps Across Maturity Stages: Learn how to progress from Crawl to Walk to Run, with practical strategies to overcome common roadblocks.
• Eliminating Manual Processes: Discover real-world approaches to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and make operations more agile and data-driven.
• Measuring Success: Uncover the KPIs and metrics that matter most for tracking automation’s impact on business outcomes.

?? Watch the webinar: https://utm.guru/uhPGS

?? Podcast Spotlight: Maximizing Cloud ROI Through Augmented FinOps ??

How is AI transforming FinOps? In this episode of the EM360Tech Podcast, Jon Arnold of Jon Arnold and Associates speaks with CloudBolt CTPO Kyle Campos about Augmented FinOps and the role of AI and ML in automating cost management processes.

Key Takeaways:

• How the shift from CapEx to OpEx has transformed cloud financial operations.
• Why Augmented FinOps combines AI-driven insights with traditional practices to optimize resources and enhance strategic planning.
• Practical steps to close the “insight to action” gap in FinOps processes.

Listen in to learn how organizations are harnessing AI to improve cloud cost visibility, automate decision-making, and align operational realities with C-suite expectations.

?? Listen to the podcast: https://utm.guru/uhPGT

? What's New in FinOps ?

Stay ahead with the latest updates and insights shaping the future of FinOps:

• FOCUS Sandbox and Sample Data Now Available: The FinOps Foundation has introduced the FOCUS? Sandbox, allowing Practitioners to run SQL queries on anonymized billing data. Explore real-world insights and gain a clearer understanding of how FOCUS can simplify extracting value from your own data. Learn more: https://utm.guru/uhQxk
• FinOps X Europe 2024 Keynote Recordings and Recap: Couldn’t attend FinOps X Europe? Full recordings of the Day 1 and Day 2 keynotes are now available, along with a detailed written recap to catch you up on the highlights. Watch and read: https://utm.guru/uhP8u
• 2025 Predictions from CloudBolt’s Kyle Campos: What’s next for FinOps in 2025? From AI’s move to action-driven automation to the rise of platform consolidation with FOCUS, Kyle Campos shares bold predictions that will reshape how organizations drive cloud value and ROI in the year ahead. Read Kyle’s insights: https://utm.guru/uhP8v

?? Thank You for an Incredible 2024! ??

Thank you for being part of the Cloud ROI journey this year. From guides to webinars to insights, we hope we’ve helped you drive smarter, more efficient cloud decisions.

We’ll see you in 2025 with even more tools, insights, and strategies to help you achieve cloud ROI faster. Until then, happy holidays from all of us at CloudBolt! ??