FinOps lifecycle
The FinOps Foundation's three repeating phases: Inform (see and allocate spend), Optimize (act to reduce waste and improve rates) and Operate (build the ongoing habits and processes that keep savings in place). Teams cycle through all three continuously. Why it matters: Skipping a phase is why many cost programmes stall or lose their savings.
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