by David Gill | Apr 12, 2026 | AWS, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Guides & Best Practices
Contents Why Empty DynamoDB Tables Are Worth Cleaning Up The Safe Way To Delete A DynamoDB Table How Hyperglance Helps You Find Empty Tables Faster Step-By-Step: Cleaning Up DynamoDB Tables In Hyperglance How To Prevent Empty Tables From Piling Up Again The Manual...
by David Gill | Apr 1, 2026 | AWS, Azure, FinOps, GCP, Guides & Best Practices
Tags are one of the simplest ways to make AWS spend easier to understand and control. When they’re planned well, they help you allocate costs, answer ownership questions faster, support governance, and automate routine decisions. When they’re inconsistent, cost...
by David Gill | Mar 30, 2026 | AWS, Azure, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, GCP
Contents Why AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Cost Tools Are Only Part of the Picture Native Tools Solve Provider Problems, Not Whole-Environment Problems What Native Cloud Cost Tools Do Well Where Native Cloud Cost Tools Fall Short A Simple Comparison Example: Why Native...
by David Gill | Mar 17, 2026 | Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Guides & Best Practices, Public Cloud
Contents What We Mean by Scaling in the Cloud Vertical Scaling: When Making One Instance Bigger Makes Sense Horizontal Scaling: When Adding More Instances Wins Cost and Performance Trade-Offs To Consider How To Choose Between Horizontal and Vertical Scaling Common...
by Stephen Lucas | Mar 16, 2026 | Azure, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Guides & Best Practices
Contents The Gap Between Estimates and Real Azure Spend Lay the Groundwork: Subscriptions, Groups, and Tags Use Azure Cost Management Effectively Tackle Common Azure Cost Pitfalls Move From One-Off Reviews to Ongoing Governance How Hyperglance Can Support Azure Cost...
by Stephen Lucas | Mar 15, 2026 | Cloud Compliance, Cloud Cost Optimization, Cloud Security, FinOps
Contents The Rising Importance of FinOps in Government What FinOps Really is (and Why It’s Different) Navigating the Unique Challenges of FinOps in Government The FinOps Tool Landscape for Public Sector Teams The 10 Best FinOps Tools for Government & Public Sector...
by Stephen Lucas | Mar 10, 2026 | AWS, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Guides & Best Practices
Contents Why Cost Explorer Alone Is Not Enough Get The Basics Right: Accounts, Data & Tags Focus on the Big Drivers of AWS Spend Make Smart Use Of Reservations And Savings Plans Add Guardrails: Budgets, Alerts, And Automation How Hyperglance Can Help With AWS Cost...
by Stephen Lucas | Mar 10, 2026 | Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps
Contents Top 10 FinOps Tools for Automation Key Features to Look for in the Best Cloud FinOps Tools How to Choose the Right FinOps Tool For Cloud Cost Efficiency Looking Ahead FAQs Cloud cost management is no longer something teams look at once a month. As estates...
by Stephen Lucas | Mar 3, 2026 | AWS, Azure, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, GCP, Guides & Best Practices, Public Cloud
Contents The Hidden Cost Challenges in Multi-Cloud Architecture Essential #1: Real-time Visibility Across Clouds Essential #2: Tagging Consistency & Ownership Essential #3: Automation for Cloud Waste Reduction Essential #4: Compliance as Part of Cost Control...
by Stephen Lucas | Mar 1, 2026 | Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Guides & Best Practices
Contents Why is Unified Cloud Inventory Management (UCIM) Essential? A Step-by-Step Guide to Unified Cloud Inventory Management Leading FinOps With Clarity, Context, And Control FAQs Cloud inventory management has become one of the most critical and overlooked...
by Stephen Lucas | Feb 28, 2026 | Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Guides & Best Practices
Contents What is FinOps Cost Optimization in Practice? 5 Hidden Areas Where You're Losing Money in the Cloud How Hyperglance Supports the FinOps Cost Optimization FAQs When many teams first moved to the cloud, the expectation was simple: lower costs and faster...
by Stephen Lucas | Feb 23, 2026 | Cloud Compliance, Cloud Cost Optimization, Cloud Security, FinOps, Hyperglance
Contents Introducing New UI & Dark Mode Why a New Interface Matters How it Works Release Details Schedule an Overview Introducing New UI & Dark Mode in Hyperglance Hot on the heels of our new ServiceNow integration, we're pleased to announce that Hyperglance...
by Stephen Lucas | Feb 18, 2026 | Cloud Compliance, Cloud Cost Optimization, Cloud Security, FinOps, Hyperglance
Contents Introducing our ServiceNow Integration Why ServiceNow Integration Matters How it Works Release Details Schedule an Overview Introducing ServiceNow Integration in Hyperglance We’re excited to announce that Hyperglance now integrates directly with ServiceNow,...
by Stephen Lucas | Jan 30, 2026 | AWS, Azure, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, GCP, Guides & Best Practices, Public Cloud
Contents Why Many FinOps Tools End Up Underused What A FinOps Tool Should Do Key Capabilities To Check Before You Buy Mapping FinOps Tools To The FinOps Framework How Hyperglance Supports FinOps Work Run A Focused FinOps Tool Pilot 🆕 This blog explores how to choose a...
by Stephen Lucas | Jan 29, 2026 | Azure, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Guides & Best Practices, Public Cloud
Contents Azure Storage Pricing in 5 Minutes Azure Storage Services: The Cost Landscape Azure Blob Storage: Pricing Fundamentals Azure File Storage: Pricing Explained Azure Queue Storage: Pricing in Practice Azure Table Storage: Pricing Breakdown Azure Managed Disks:...
by Stephen Lucas | Jan 23, 2026 | AWS, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Guides & Best Practices, Public Cloud
Contents What Changed Since July 2025 (Quick Check) The Most Common S3 Bill Drivers A Quick Reality Check for Common Patterns AWS S3 Pricing Structure Explained Storage Classes That Matter in 2026 Lifecycle Guardrails: Durations and Deletion Fees How to Calculate Your...
by David Gill | Jan 16, 2026 | AWS, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Guides & Best Practices, Public Cloud
Contents Why Idle EC2 Instances Deserve Your Attention The Quick Fix: AWS EC2 cost optimization starts with idle cleanup Walking Through The Fix In Hyperglance Prevent Idle EC2 Instances From Coming Back The Manual Way (If You’re Not Using Hyperglance Yet) Clean up,...
by Stephen Lucas | Jan 10, 2026 | AWS, Azure, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, GCP, Guides & Best Practices, Public Cloud
Contents Why Cloud Cost Tools Matter Types Of Cloud Cost Optimization Tools What To Look For In A Cloud Cost Platform Real-World Comparison: Native Tools vs Platforms How Hyperglance Fits Into A Cloud Cost Tool Stack Next Steps: Build A Simple Shortlist Checklist FAQs...
by Stephen Lucas | Jan 8, 2026 | AWS, Cloud Cost Optimization, Guides & Best Practices
Contents Core Concepts: Advanced Commitment Planning in AWS Deep Dive: AWS Savings Plans (Specifics & Best Practices) Deep Dive: AWS Reserved Instances Key Similarities: Savings Plans Vs Reserved Instances Key Differences: AWS Savings Plans vs Reserved Instances...
by David Gill | Jan 7, 2026 | AWS, Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Guides & Best Practices
EC2 costs usually come down to three levers: pricing model, instance choice, and waste control. This complete guide shows what to check, how to fix it safely, and how to stop the same issues coming back—manually or with automation. Contents Quick Wins EC2 Pricing in...
