Best Two Guys And The Cloud Podcasts (2025)

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When Taylor Met Travis: PLL Quarterfinals Recap and Semis Preview, Farmageddon in Ireland | Ep 245 2:13:23

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There was a bunch to pack in this week! First things first, the #fantasyfootball draft happened last night and Niko and Jimmy have a gem from their rosters to send your way for your draft boards. Then it is an exciting time for the #PLL season, the Redwoods and Waterdogs are into the Semis. Awaiting them are the two #1 seeds from the East and West …

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Quoth The Ravens, Nevermore: AFC North and ACC Football Previews, First Round of PLL Playoffs | Episode 244 1:38:39

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Jimmy survived the mile in a business suit, and that means we can officially look towards the new season of football! The best thing about this week is we have regular season competition on Saturday when Kansas State and Iowa State take the field in Dublin, plus we are finally on the #AFCNorth for our NFL preview. If you have enjoyed the Top 5 segm…

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WNiCF - July 2025 - News 26:13

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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and SteveO cover the latest cloud updates that matter for FinOps practitioners: Compute & AI: AWS launches the P6e GB200 Ultra Servers, delivering record-breaking GPU performance for training and inference at trillion-parameter scale. Google announces FlexStart VMs to lower inference costs, while Azure rolls ou…

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Don't Bump Your Quarterback: NFL Preseason Review, Big 12 Football Preview, NFC North Predictions | Episode 243 1:49:43

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Man we are so close to football season we can almost taste it! We had the full preseason schedule nd we are here to break it down. Moving forward with out #CollegeFootball Previews we take a look at the #BIG12 who are looking for more #playoff representation this year. And then we take a look at the most competitive division in football last season…

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Big Boy Down South Football: Any Given Saturday Recap+AFC East Preview | Episode 242 1:44:51

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We are yet another week closer to football season! With preseason games starting this week the guys are here to bring you your weekly update from the bench. First things first the SEC Any Given Saturday series was released on Netflix, Jimmy did a deep dive into episode 1 that you can read about on feotbpod.org, predictions for who will win the SEC …

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The COWBOYS Are Going to Win the NFC East: Football Previews, PLL Update and Denver Homecoming | Episode 241 1:28:54

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It is about 6 weeks rom NFL Regular Season Kickoff, but Football is BACK tonight! While you are getting set to watch (or not watching) the NFL Hall of Fame game we have a brand new episode of the show! This week the guys catch up from #Bengals and #Broncos #TrainingCamp, what does the #BIG10 look like next season, #PLLDenver this weeken plus the #T…

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Orcas vs Polar Bears | Episode 240 1:09:08

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One of the last weeks where there isn't much happening the boys have you covered! See what is the most dangerous Apex Predator is, can the Redwoods stop their losing streak in Utah? And who deserves to be Benchwarmer of the week? If you are looking to start a live stream or a podcast use our link and get started today! Want to create live streams l…

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WNiCF - June 2025 - News 44:35

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Send us a text Join us, Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois as we valiantly record the June 2025 news episode of “What’s New in Cloud FinOps"; this time, indoors and largely free of wildlife interruptions. In this news-packed update, we tackle the latest cloud cost and optimisation news from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Expect witty repartee as we di…

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Summer of '25: Biggest Hopes and Black Clouds of the Sports Calendar, College Football Fever | Episode 239 1:23:18

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When summer is here, we must take advantage of the weather and manifest our destiny. This week, Niko and Jimmy discuss their biggest hopes and black clouds for the upcoming sports calendar, and with College Football 26 dropping and changes happening all over college athletics, what are the expectations for college football this season? Finally, a l…

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Sing us a Song Piano Man: Quarterback Season 2, Valinciunus Drama | Episode 238 1:31:47

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Well with it being the middle of July and the heat setting in nice and deep it is time to break out our tv critic eyes for the new season of Quarterback on Netflix. Why does Jimmy want a piano? Listen and figure out. Plus the Nuggets made big news fighting for their backup center not to go to Greece last week and now Jokic declined his Super-Max ex…

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Amber Waves of Grain: Niko and Jimmy Look at Free Agency+Celebrate America | Episode 237 1:31:43

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Free Agency opened just in time for Fireworks and Freedom! What has happened so far in the NHL and NBA? And get set for a stellar PLL All Star weekend! Then get set for the 4th with a special top 5! If you are looking to start a live stream or a podcast use our link and get started today! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard:…

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The NBA Championship Lacks Aura-Hater Era | Episode 236 1:13:20

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The summer is here, and now that the NHL and NBA have wrapped up, we can breathe and get set for the stretch of PLL heading to the playoffs. Has the NBA championship lost its luster? Now that the party has started in South Florida and Edmonton comes up short again, what is realistically Connor McDavid's future? Does the Kevin Durant trade change th…

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Years of the CAT: Florida wins Back to Back Cups, NBA Finals Update+Other Nonsense | Episode 235 1:21:09

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The summer is back and we are starting with the same Stanley Cup Champions and possibly have Basketball finished as well! Feels like the calendar just turned but here we are. The guys will discuss both sides of the Florida vs Edmonton series, whether Tyrese and the Pacers could force game 7. Plus we have our segments and Top 5 kids shows to wrap up…

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WNiCF - Interview with Rich Gibbons about SaaS, FinOps and ITAM 39:42

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Send us a text In this conversation, Frank Contrepois, Stephen Old, and Rich Gibbons explore the complexities of Software as a Service (SaaS) along with Financial Operations (FinOps) and IT Asset Management (ITAM). They talk about how software licensing has evolved and the challenges of managing SaaS consumption. Security and data management in a S…

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WNiCF - May 2025 - News 35:31

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Send us a text In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois talk about the latest in cloud computing in May 2025. They focus on Azure, AWS, and GCP. They share their experiences at FinOps X (FOX) and discuss new features and public previews. They also explore topics like database innovations, cost management, AI i…

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Typa Summer: Finals recap and analysis, Top 5 Teams to Lose in the Championship and More! | Episode 234 1:27:18

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The boys are recording this week so the information is up to date as of Monday afternoon! The guys talk NHL and NBA Finals, why Xavier Leggette is scoring off the field before he scores on it, and discuss their top 5 pro teams to lose a championship!By thefarendofthebench

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The Final Return: Niko and Jimmy are Back, NBA and NHL Finals Set, Football Starvation | Episode 233 1:23:55

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The boys are back and Niko is back from an even longer hiatus after crushing #PLL training camp! When you return in June that means it is time to break down the #NBAFinals after Haliburton and the Pacers sent the Knick's packing, and the epic rematch beginning in Edmonton for the #StanleyCup between the Panthers and the Oilers! As always we are sta…

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Ridin’ Solo: Conference Finals Recap with Jimmy Pallotto @FeOTBpod Episode 232 27:28

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Jimmy is ridin’ solo this week on The Far End of the Bench! We’re breaking down the full slate of NBA and NHL Conference Finals action: • Thunder vs. Timberwolves – Is Ant the next face of the league, or will SGA steal the spotlight? • Pacers vs. Knicks – Grit, grind, and a whole lot of Brunson. Who punches their Finals ticket? • Stars vs. Oilers –…

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WNiCF - April 2025 - News 41:38

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Send us a text April 2025 news. A lot of news for you, dear listener, from Google, AWS and Azure Takeaway by the ai The FinOps News podcast targets hardcore FinOps enthusiasts. Conflict can lead to better team dynamics and outcomes. Azure's VM hibernation feature offers cost-efficient workload management. Amazon EC2 introduces high-performance stor…

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WNiCF - Interview with Udam - do FinOps like a Fortune 50 52:00

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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and Stephen talk with Udam about the changing world of FinOps. They focus on the challenges organizations face in managing cloud costs and data accuracy. Udam shares insights from his vast experience in the field. He highlights the need for data standardization, the role of data engineering, and ongoing investm…

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The NBA & NHL Playoffs are WILD this Year | Episode 232 1:05:43

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This week Niko will be embarking on yet another PLL season so we will have his thoughts on this week and then he will be off. Can the Nuggets push to a game 7? Where do the rest of the playoffs stand? Can Jimmy host on his own? All these will be answered #FeOTB #BenchTalk #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs #MileHighBasketball If you are looking to st…

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Shootout In the West | Nuggets and Thunder Split Again Series Tied 2-2 31:30

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There isn’t much better than a back and forth battle between two team who feel disrespected. That is exactly what we are getting out of this Nuggets and Thunder series as both teams continue to trade blows. Denver has the advantage as we head to game 5 can they hold it together? #MileHighBasketball #Jokic #Thunder #NBA If you are looking to start a…

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Aaron Gordon Appreciation Podcast | ⁠ Episode 230, Nuggets Playoffs, 2nd Round Recap 1:21:23

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The Nuggets might have gotten killed in game 2, but we can still appreciate game 1 and look forward! Plus we will recap all semifinals series across the NBA and NHL and we finally reveal how we like our NFL draft and debate why Sheduer Sanders fell. If you are looking to start a live stream or a podcast use our link and get started today! Want to c…

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INSTANT Game 7 Reactions! | @FeOTBpod 42:52

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The two most stressful words in sports #Game7 will there be smiles or tears? Laughter or heartache? Knowing us probably both. If you are looking to start a live stream or a podcast use our link and get started today! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5075350603956224…

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The GREATEST Playoffs of All Time | Episode 229 1:08:56

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What a time to be a sports fanatic! The NBA and NHL playoffs have been amazing and we will have more to talk about with the Avs and Nuggs following tonight’s action! Plus we have teams onto round 2 and fallout of the NFL Draft catch it all #live #BenchTalk #Benchwarmer #MileHighBasketball #GoAvsGo If you are looking to start a live stream or a podc…

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WNiCF - March 2025 - News 25:56

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Send us a text In this episode of What's New in Cloud Phenops, Stephen Old and Frank discuss the latest updates in cloud computing, focusing on Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS. They cover the retirement of certain Azure virtual machines, the introduction of serverless GPUs, and the benefits of Amazon Bedrock for cost transparency. The conversation als…

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Instant Playoff Reaction: Nuggets and Avalanche Look to Climb Out of 2-1 Holes | Feat. Dom Pallotto 42:10

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Tonight can either go really well or really poorly, either way we will bring you our live reaction to all the action! We will start with the Avs and bring on longtime guest Dom Pallotto to get his feeling on the series hopefully being tied. Then Niko and Jimmy will assess where the Nuggets are and where they can go from here. Be sure to #subscribe …

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Oh Captain My Captain: Avalanche Game 3 Reaction, Playoff Analysis+The NFL Draft | Episode 228 2:02:26

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The sports calendar is buzzing and the boys are staying up late to cover it all! Hear the raw reaction from the outcome of game 3 between the Avs and Stars, plus Daren Briare from @FatboyFadeaway to discuss the NBA playoffs and the NFL Draft! Make sure to follow and subscribe join the Hype Bench! Become a Benchwarmer! If you are looking to start a …

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Sports Takes Unlike Any Other: Rory Wins Masters, Wrestlemania Week, Playoffs are Set | Episode 227 2:17:44

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The biggest weekend of the sports entertainment calendar is going to the home of the best entertainment on this planet... Las Vegas. Allegiant Statiud will be rocking, and Niko will even get a personal view of the festivities since he is now attending back-to-back Wrestlemania Events. Before getting into the fun stuff, we have to preview both the N…

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Unbreakable: Ovechkin's New Record, The Most Controversial Podcast in the World+March Madness Ends | Episode 226 1:28:37

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When one door closes, another opens! After hosting our show through another platform we have now made the switch to a #Podbean podcast! In our first episode of the new era we talk about Alexander Ovechkin scoring 895 career goals and breaking Wayne Gretzky's record, the Nuggets have fired Michael Malone and Calvin Booth, plus Houston falls just sho…

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WNiCF - Interview with Amit - The Importance of Automation in Cloud Cost Management 43:33

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Send us a text In this conversation, Amit Saar shares his journey from software engineering at Microsoft to founding OpenOps. He focuses on the challenges and solutions in FinOps. He highlights the need for automation, accountability, and balancing innovation with governance in managing cloud costs. Amit points out the fatigue that engineering mana…

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WNiCF - February 2025 - News 24:54

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Send us a text In this episode, Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois discuss the latest updates in cloud FinOps. With news from AWS, Google and Azure, including enhanced computing capabilities, database updates, and pricing changes. For once there are also some sustainability news. That makes me happy!By The FinOps Guys - Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois

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WNiCF - Interview with Henk - Time series, forecasts and anomaly detections, all hard problems to crack. 38:12

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Send us a text We discussed the challenges of working with time series data, particularly in the context of machine learning and AI, highlighting the complexity and the need for automation in feature engineering. The importance of balancing accuracy and complexity in model creation was emphasized, with a focus on avoiding overfitting and ensuring m…

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WNiCF - January 2025 - News 32:12

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Send us a text January 2025 FinOps news. Instances/Compute https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/compute/announcing-smaller-machine-types-for-a3-high-vms - The A3 Ultra machine type is available in the following region and zone: St. Ghislain, Belgium, Europe - europe-west1-b https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/compute/first-google-axion-process…

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WNiCF - Interview - Cloud FinOps 2025: insights and predictions with Anthony 44:34

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Send us a text In this chat, Frank, Stephen, and Anthony share their thoughts on how cloud computing and AI have evolved from 2024 to 2025. They discuss the growth in the GPU market and how views on cloud versus on-premises solutions have changed. They also talk about the quality and performance of AI models and consider the environmental impact of…

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WNiCF - December 2024 - News 34:31

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Send us a text A little late, but as they say, better late than never. You can provide feedback, ideas, proposals for interviews at send us an email at [email protected] Have a fantastic 2025 and JanuaryBy The FinOps Guys - Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois

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WNiCF - November 2024 - News 40:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and SteveO reflect on the year's developments in cloud computing, discussing significant updates from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Thank you to all the listeners!!!By The FinOps Guys - Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois

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WNiCF - October 2024 - News 36:53

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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and SteveO discuss the latest updates in cloud computing for October 2024, covering significant announcements from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. They delve into new features, pricing changes, and innovations in cost management, data storage, and AI integration. The conversation also highlights insights from the…

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WNiCF - Interview - Building trust in FinOps and engineering insights by Dvir 42:35

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Send us a text This month, we talk with Dvir and discuss integrating engineering principles into FinOps to manage cloud costs effectively. We stress proactive cost management, trust in recommendations, and understanding business context. We also cover the challenges of cost observability, utilized waste, and monitoring resources. Some takeaways Pro…

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WNiCF - September 2024 - News 28:11

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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and SteveO celebrate four years of their podcast while discussing the latest advancements in Cloud FinOps, including Amazon's new EC2 Graviton instances, Azure's confidential VMs, and cost management innovations. They explore dynamic scaling in cloud services, AWS Healthomics, and the importance of sustainabili…

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WNiCF - Interview with James Hall - GreenOps 44:10

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Send us a text In this episode, SteveO and Frank chat with James Hall from GreenPixie about sustainability in cloud computing. James talks about his shift to GreenOps and the need for good data and practices for developers and sustainability teams. They also discuss FinOps, the water needs of data centers, energy source differences by region, and A…

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WNiCF - Interview - Udam Dewaraja - The story of FOCUS 46:32

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Send us a text In this episode, SteveO and Frank discuss the FOCUS project with Udam Dewaraja, exploring its origins, development, and future directions. The conversation highlights the importance of a common taxonomy in FinOps, the engagement of cloud providers, vendors and practitioners, and the growth of the Focus community. Udam shares insights…

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WNiCF - August 2024 - News 37:51

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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and Steve discuss the latest news in Cloud FinOps, including AWS G4DN Workspaces, AWS Parallel Computing Service, Google Compute Engine C3 and X4 instances, Azure C4 VMs, Amazon Open Search Service, AlloyDB free trial, Azure NetApp file storage, and more. They also touch on topics like cost optimization, carbon…

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WNiCF - July 2024 - News 43:11

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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and Steve discuss the July 2024 FinOps announcements from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. They cover topics such as committed use discounts, fully licensed commitments, hibernation for VMs, cost management features, and service discontinuations. The conversation is filled with insights and analysis of the latest …

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WNiCF - Interview with Mel - Engineers fatigue 46:06

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Send us a text SteveO and Frank sat down with Mel, a PwC engineer, to talk about what it's like to be an engineer and the hurdles they face. They dug into her daily routine - from stand-up meetings to ticket management and making time to focus. They also explored how random meetings can kill productivity and the importance of debugging. They touche…

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WNiCF - Interview with Dr James Mitchell - Financial language in FinOps and isomorphic economies 39:59

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Send us a text "An isomorphism is the fancy maths word for an analogy." - Dr James Mitchell Dr. James Mitchell, a commodities trading and renewable energy expert, joins Stephen and Frank to discuss FinOps financial language. He draws parallels between cloud computing and electricity economies, offering insights into future trends. The conversation …

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WNiCF - June 2024 - News 31:20

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Send us a text In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, we (Frank and Stephen) discuss the latest news and updates in cloud computing impacting your wallet. We cover topics such as right-sizing recommendations for Amazon RDS, data exports for cost optimization, and improved billing and cost management. We also highlight talks from FinOps X in…

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WNiCF - Interview with TJ and Deana Solis - The social aspects of FinOps 42:36

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Send us a text In this live episode, recorded at FinOps X 2024, we speak with TJ and Deana Solis about the social aspects of FinOps. It is a real live episode with microphones not working, music being turned on, bar opening and more. I also had to use a 'beep' sound for the first time.By The FinOps Guys - Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois

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WNiCF - Interview with Izhak Zimmermann - I don't believe in tagging 39:39

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Send us a text Izhak "I don't believe in tagging" Zimmermann discusses with Stephen and Frank about the importance of focusing on business value in the context of FinOps, emphasising the need to understand cloud costs within the context of business goals. He introduces a new approach to FinOps that leverages new technology and insights to support b…

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WNiCF - May 2024 - News 35:33

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, Frank and Stephen discuss a wide range of cloud-related news and updates. They cover topics such as Azure VM hibernation, Azure Compute Fleet, Google Cloud TPU, Amazon EC2 C7i Flex, DynamoDB, AWS Marketplace, Cloud Run, and more. The conversation also delves into the complexities…