In today’s cloud-driven world, AWS has become the backbone of countless businesses, from nimble startups to global enterprises. While AWS offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, it’s all too easy for costs to spiral out of control due to unused or forgotten resources. Enter unusd.cloud - your secret weapon in the battle against cloud waste.
The Hidden Costs of cloud waste
From idle EC2 instances to orphaned EBS volumes, AWS waste can silently drain your budget. Let’s explore how different teams could be overspending and how unusd.cloud can help reclaim those lost dollars.
1. DevOps teams: small leaks sink big ships
Scenario: A startup with a lean DevOps team (2 engineers) managing separate dev and prod AWS accounts leaves resources running during a month-long testing phase.
| Resource | Quantity | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| EC2 Instances (m5.large) | 3 | $234 |
| Unattached EBS Volumes (gp2 8 GB SSD) | 3 | $2.64 |
| RDS Database (t3.medium Aurora) | 1 | $64.20 |
| Unused Elastic IPs | 3 | $10.80 |
Total Monthly Waste: $311.60 Projected Annual Waste: $3,739.68
With unusd.cloud, these seemingly small leaks are quickly plugged, preventing significant financial drain over time.
2. Data Science Teams: When Exploration costs explode
Scenario: A mid-sized company’s AI/ML team uses AWS for data exploration but loses track of running resources.
| Resource | Quantity | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| SageMaker Notebooks | 15 | $5,162.40 |
| Glue DevEndpoints (5 DPU) | 3 | $4,752 |
| Redshift Clusters (dc2.large - 2 nodes) | 2 | $730 |
Total Monthly Waste: $10,644.40 Projected Annual Waste: $127,732.80
unusd.cloud can quickly flag these high-cost, unused assets, potentially saving your business six figures annually.
3. Development Teams: Non-Production Environment Nightmares
Scenario: A development team inadvertently leaves resources running in a non-production environment for weeks.
| Resource | Quantity | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| EC2 Instances (c5.2xlarge) | 10 | $2,480 |
| RDS Databases (db.m5.xlarge) | 5 | $1,231.20 |
Total Monthly Waste: $3,711.20 Projected Annual Waste: $44,534.40
By leveraging unusd.cloud, dev teams can ensure that non-prod environments don’t become a production-sized problem for your bottom line.
How unusd.cloud transforms your AWS Cost Management
Automated Detection: Our intelligent algorithms scan your AWS infrastructure (All AWS Regions), identifying idle and underutilized resources.
Reports: Receive reports about potential waste, allowing for quick action.
Cost Optimization Recommendations: Get tailored suggestions for rightsizing instances, deleting unused volumes, and more.
Multi-account Support: Easily manage and optimize costs across your entire AWS organization.
The unusd.cloud Advantage
- Easy Integration: Setup in minutes with our AWS CloudFormation template. (Terraform available too)
- Secure: We never require write access to your AWS resources. (ReadOnly)
- Customizable: Tailor alerts and recommendations to your specific needs.
Conclusion: Turn cloud waste into cloud wins
In the examples above, we’ve seen how even small teams can potentially waste thousands of dollars monthly on unused AWS resources. Scaled to larger organizations, the savings opportunity becomes immense.
Don’t let cloud waste erode your bottom line. With unusd.cloud, you can:
- Identify and eliminate unused resources
- Optimize your AWS spending
- Reinvest savings into innovation and growth
Ready to start saving? Sign up at unusd.cloud and see how much you could save on your next AWS bill.
Remember, in the cloud, every dollar saved is a dollar earned. Let unusd.cloud be your partner in turning cloud waste into cloud wealth.
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