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Why We’re Launching Attribute™
By Vadim SoloveyJul 1, 20266 min read

Why We’re Launching Attribute™

AI infrastructure breaks the tagging and instrumentation models that cloud FinOps relied on. Attribute™ takes a kernel-level, eBPF-based approach to map every token and GPU cycle to the customer, team, or feature responsible.

The 6 FinOps Principles Explained (and How to Apply Them)
By Josh PalmerJul 1, 202614 min read

The 6 FinOps Principles Explained (and How to Apply Them)

Most teams can recite the six FinOps principles but struggle to operationalize them. Here's what each principle means in practice and how to turn them into measurable outcomes.

Cloud Cost Optimization Metrics That Actually Matter
By Josh PalmerJul 1, 202613 min read

Cloud Cost Optimization Metrics That Actually Matter

Learn which cloud cost optimization metrics FinOps teams should track, organized by maturity stage, with a four-category framework and common pitfalls to avoid.

BigQuery Cost Optimization: How to Cut Spend Without Hurting Performance
By Josh PalmerJun 30, 202621 min read

BigQuery Cost Optimization: How to Cut Spend Without Hurting Performance

BigQuery's pricing model changed in 2023, making most older cost guides obsolete. Here's how Editions, autoscaling slots, and modern tactics reshape optimization in 2026.

GCP Cost Optimization Tools: A Buyer's Guide
By Josh PalmerJun 30, 202613 min read

GCP Cost Optimization Tools: A Buyer's Guide

Compare the best GCP cost optimization tools for FinOps teams. See how DoiT, Cloudability, CloudHealth, and CAST AI handle BigQuery, GKE, and CUD coverage.

Azure Cost Management Tools Compared: A Buyer's Guide
By Josh PalmerJun 29, 202618 min read

Azure Cost Management Tools Compared: A Buyer's Guide

Compare the top Azure cost management tools. See which platforms go beyond dashboards to automate reservations, AKS rightsizing, and multi-cloud.

Cloud Cost Analysis: A Guide for FinOps Teams
By Josh PalmerJun 28, 202611 min read

Cloud Cost Analysis: A Guide for FinOps Teams

Learn how to run multi-dimensional cloud cost analysis that drives real optimization decisions, not just reports. A practical methodology for FinOps teams.

Best Kubernetes Cost Management Tools for CloudOps Teams
By Josh PalmerJun 27, 202615 min read

Best Kubernetes Cost Management Tools for CloudOps Teams

Compare the top Kubernetes cost management tools for CloudOps teams running EKS, GKE, and AKS, with a focus on rightsizing, multi-cluster visibility, and Spot o

5 Best Kubernetes Alternatives for Engineering Teams in 2026
By Marcus CaleroJun 26, 202613 min read

5 Best Kubernetes Alternatives for Engineering Teams in 2026

Kubernetes alternatives compared for 2026: DoiT, Nomad, Docker Swarm, Amazon ECS, and Cloud Run. Find the right fit for your team size, cloud, and workload

5 Best Datadog Alternatives for CloudOps Teams in 2026
By Josh PalmerJun 25, 202615 min read

5 Best Datadog Alternatives for CloudOps Teams in 2026

Datadog costs scaling out of control? Compare the 5 best Datadog alternatives for CloudOps teams in 2026, including SigNoz, Grafana, New Relic, and Dynatrace.

FinOps as Code: Managing DoiT Cloud Intelligence with Terraform
By Hannes HayashiJun 25, 202611 min read

FinOps as Code: Managing DoiT Cloud Intelligence with Terraform

The DoiT Terraform provider brings 17 resources and 61 data sources to your FinOps workflow, letting you version, review, and replicate budgets, allocations, and reports as code.