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Cloud Tagging Best Practices: The Small Habit That Powers FinOps and Governance

Cloud Tagging Best Practices: The Small Habit That Powers FinOps and Governance

by The IT Strategists | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

Cloud tagging is the unsung hero of FinOps and cloud governance. Without it, your cloud becomes a black box—costs balloon, ownership blurs, and automation stalls. Essentially, cloud tagging is the backbone of cloud governance and FinOps. This guide walks you through...
Forecast, Optimize, Save: How to Maximize Your Committed Cloud Spend

Forecast, Optimize, Save: How to Maximize Your Committed Cloud Spend

by The IT Strategists | Sep 1, 2025 | Uncategorized

As cloud adoption matures, so does the complexity of managing spend at scale. For organizations investing heavily in cloud infrastructure, Committed Spend Agreements (CSAs) offer a strategic path to long-term savings, budget predictability, and tighter alignment...
Part 3: Microsoft Licensing Strategy 2025 — Prepare, Optimize, Win

Part 3: Microsoft Licensing Strategy 2025 — Prepare, Optimize, Win

by The IT Strategists | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

Enough doom and gloom about Microsoft’s so-called “pricing simplification.” Let’s focus on what really matters: how to protect your budget and prepare for renewal. Because ignoring this change won’t stop the price hike—and it definitely won’t stop your renewal from...
Part 2: Microsoft Changed the Rules—Here’s How to Win

Part 2: Microsoft Changed the Rules—Here’s How to Win

by The IT Strategists | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

Microsoft’s latest licensing overhaul is being marketed as “pricing simplification.” Charming euphemism, isn’t it? But if you manage the P&L, it feels less like simplification and more like a budget grenade lobbed into your renewal cycle. The elimination of...
Part 1: Microsoft Ends EA Discounts – Here’s What That Means for Your IT Budget

Part 1: Microsoft Ends EA Discounts – Here’s What That Means for Your IT Budget

by The IT Strategists | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

Starting November 1, 2025, Microsoft is overhauling its pricing model for Online Services under Enterprise Agreements (EA)—and calling it “simplification.” But for CIOs, IT directors, and procurement leads, it’s anything but simple. The elimination of EA volume...
Slash Your Cloud Spend with Commitment-Based Discounts

Slash Your Cloud Spend with Commitment-Based Discounts

by The IT Strategists | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

Cloud spending doesn’t have to feel like a guessing game. One of the smartest—and often overlooked—ways to take charge of your cloud costs is by tapping into commitment-based discounts. Whether you’re utilizing AWS Reserved Instances (RIs), Azure Reservations, Google...
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