Build Vs. Buy? Why Creating Your Own Cost Management Platform Is Futile
Thinking of building a custom cost management platform? Read our origin story, complete with headaches and lessons and all, before you even consider writing any code.
Can You Afford To Build Your Own Cloud Cost Optimization Platform?
Thinking of building your own cloud cost optimization platform? Here are three hidden challenges that make “DIY FinOps” far more expensive than it looks.
The Anti-Zombie, Battle-Tested Guide To AI FinOps: 10 Insights
On the FinOps Weekly podcast, CloudZero CTO Erik Peterson dismantled conventional AI cost wisdom, warning of “zombie AI experiments,” invisible cost icebergs, and the end of old FinOps thinking.
The SaaS Paradox: Why Companies Must Spend More On AI To Survive
At SaaS Metrics Palooza 2025, CloudZero CEO Phil Pergola made a bold case: AI won’t kill SaaS — but it will rewrite its economics. In a world where every AI interaction has a real cost, survival hinges on margin clarity, cost per outcome, and daily visibility. Phil outlined eight imperatives SaaS leaders must embrace to build profitability and confidence in the age of AI.
Top Cloud Cost News From September 2025
Here’s the scoop on the cloud cost headlines you may have missed in September 2025.
The Unit Economics Of Watering My Lawn: A Lesson On Runaway AI Costs
Whether it’s watering the grass or consuming AI resources, the ability to know what every action costs and spotting dangerous cost anomalies early can make or break your budget.
A Multidisciplinary Guide To Cloud Cost Intelligence
Growing cloud bills? Cloud cost intelligence ties spend to products and teams for clear, actionable insights.
Inside Netflix’s AWS Strategy: Cost Efficiency At Scale
Discover how much Netflix's AWS bill costs and the efficiency monster behind it: the Netflix AWS architecture.
FinOps Training At Scale Webinar: Key Takeaways On Proven Strategies From Fred FinOps
CloudZero’s latest FinOps webinar featured Fred FinOps himself sharing proven strategies for building scalable practices. From cost visibility to cross-team collaboration, here’s what matters most.
How To Tag AI Cloud Spend: A Practical Framework For FinOps Teams
Learn how tagging AI expenses can improve your cloud cost management and make finances more predictable — and manageable.