Global Cloud Cost Optimization Strategy FOR A FORTUNE 500 ENTERPRISE
“VersityLink and Amerinda were chosen because we believed that there were additional ways to optimise our global cloud spend which we could not have surfaced on our own. Their advice provided the essential visibility and clarity to enable us to confidently move forward.”
Head of Cloud Strategy
Context
A Fortune 500 multinational corporation was experiencing rising cloud-related operating costs across its global business. Although the client had mature FinOps capabilities in place and activities underway to improve their cloud costs, they believed that there could be additional ideas to consider.
As a result, they sought external advice on cost optimisation strategies, how their cloud costs compare relative to peers, and how they should manage their costs. Amerinda Advisory and VersityLink were chosen for their industry expertise and their ability to provide leading-edge insights.
ACTION
The approach to the engagement required a blend of topical industry research, an assessment of the client’s current state, and subject matter expertise. The research required hands-on and highly targeted peer interviews. Leveraging their industry knowledge and broad network, Amerinda and VersityLink were able to provide strategic insights which were relevant, current, and actionable.
The current assessment was customised to focus on the client’s key interests and to be comparative in nature to the industry research. Strategies, in-flight activities, financial key performance indicators (KPIs), FinOps practices, and technology capabilities were assessed. Amerinda and VersityLink then provided a clear, precise view of how the client’s cloud cost profile and FinOps maturity compared to its peers.
RESULT
Amerinda and VersityLink recommended innovative and practical cost optimisation strategies to the client, along with an indication of impact and effort. They also assisted the client with socialising the findings and recommendations more widely across the global organisation, to assist with understanding and commitment. Ultimately, the client was provided with the required level of insight, clarity, and legitimacy to enable their executive team to make rapid and effective strategic decisions concerning how they optimise their global cloud costs.