Cloud spend is one of the few budget lines that can double overnight—sometimes without anyone noticing until the invoice hits.
With headlines about five- and six-figure “surprise” bills spooking boards and investors, disciplined cost governance is no longer optional.
Modern FinOps practices, smarter tooling, and even new regulations now give technology leaders the levers they need to rein-in risk while preserving developer speed.
Below are five resources every CIO, CTO, and VP of Engineering should bookmark before the next billing cycle closes.
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