Cloud optimisation, done the SMART way
2024-12-30
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24 mins
Explore the SMART framework for cloud optimisation—Simple, Measurable, Automated, Resilient, and Tailored strategies to maximise efficiency, reduce costs, and unlock business growth.
Key Takeaways
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SMART framework:
A structured approach emphasising simplicity, measurability, automation, resilience, and tailored solutions to optimise cloud operations.
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Core trio of optimisation
FinOps, CloudOps, and SecOps work together to ensure financial efficiency, operational agility, and security compliance.
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Shift to value optimisation
Moves beyond cost-cutting to strategically maximise the return on every cloud dollar invested.
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Step-by-step roadmap
A phased guide to optimising cloud environments, from application profiling and data classification to leveraging AI/ML for predictive insights.
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Purpose-built clouds
Emphasises customised solutions for specific workloads, ensuring flexibility and scalability across hybrid and multicloud environments.
