Apptio, an IBM company, has introduced next-generation FinOps solutions through IBM Cloudability and IBM Kubecost, designed to enhance visibility and optimise cloud costs in AI-driven environments. As AI adoption in Singapore surges to over 60%, businesses face escalating cloud expenses. Apptio’s solutions aim to address these challenges by providing real-time visibility and financial accountability.
The launch includes Cloudability Governance, which integrates with HashiCorp Cloud Platform and Terraform to automate cost compliance and provide near real-time cloud spend visibility. This tool helps organisations maintain cost control and compliance in fast-scaling AI environments. “Our customers want accurate, real-time visibility into the cost implications of the infrastructure they manage,” said Armon Dadgar, CTO and co-founder of HashiCorp.
Kubecost 3.0, another key component, offers a unified view of Kubernetes environments, enhancing resource efficiency and security. It provides advanced savings recommendations and tools for managing resource allocation across clusters.
Eugene Khvostov, Chief Product Officer at Apptio, highlighted the importance of these solutions: “Generative AI is not only pushing the limits of cloud infrastructure; it’s challenging the ability of technology and business leaders to make informed decisions.”
With enterprise AI infrastructure investments projected to reach $571b globally by 2026, Apptio’s FinOps solutions are positioned to help organisations harness AI’s potential whilst managing costs effectively. The new tools are available now, with demonstrations planned at upcoming industry conferences.
