Cloud Jun 2026 6 min read
FinOps for SMEs: cloud bills are an architecture smell
A rising cloud bill usually means the architecture, not the business, is growing. The five levers that cut spend without cutting capability.
Key takeaways
- Right-size before you re-architect — most waste is idle capacity
- Lifecycle policies on storage return 30–50% immediately
- Tag everything on day one or lose cost visibility forever