NetApp named as a major player in IDC MarketScape: Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) cloud cost and capacity optimization

NetApp is excited to announce that it has been named a major player in the first IDC MarketScape: Asia Pacific (excluding Japan), (APEJ), Cloud Cost and Capacity Optimization 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #AP51801624, September 2024).

While the advent of cloud computing has allowed businesses to scale offerings efficiently and serve customers more effectively, it does present unique challenges. With many APEJ businesses exceeding their projected cloud budgets and facing the growing complexity of hyperscaler pricing, cloud cost tools are increasingly needed to solve problems with budgeting, transparency, and optimization. Our cloud cost tools provide clear solutions for budgeting, transparency, and optimization. The IDC MarketScape offers insights into top vendors, helping customer navigate the market for effective cloud cost management and optimization solutions

The Spot by NetApp FinOps portfolio gives all stakeholders the visibility to make informed business decisions, ensuring costs are accurately allocated across regions, teams, and business lines. With extensive experience in cloud cost optimization, Spot is more mature in the market and supports customers at any stage in their FinOps journey. How can we help streamline your operations today?

Delivering innovation and efficiency: What cloud cost and capacity optimization buyers need to know

Spot by NetApp’s longstanding vision for operationalizing FinOps places organizations on a path to delivering holistic cost visibility and maximizing their return on their investment in the cloud.

Spot supports buyers in the market for cloud cost and capacity optimization in several key areas:

• Support and integration with cloud providers: Spot’s FinOps offering supports AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• AI/ ML-enabled: Spot Eco, Spot Ocean, and Spot Elastigroup offer AI/ ML-driven automated optimization of workloads and cloud commitments.
• Cost and usage data standardization: Billing engine and cost intelligence adhere to the FinOps Foundation’s FOCUS standard, providing standardized data you can trust.
• One source of truth for everyone: Cost intelligence offers customizable data visualizations that can be tailored to a stakeholder’s role and FinOps area of interest.
• Easy setup and customization: Spot products can typically be set up on the same day and are highly customizable, serving businesses with various sizes and use cases. With Spot Connect, integrate with over 35 of their party tools seamlessly.
• Certified FinOps excellence: Spot is a FinOps Foundation certified platform, exemplifying industry leadership

Spot by NetApp is your trusted guide in navigating the complexities of cloud costs, always focused on your needs and success.

From quick wins to long-term value

By offering powerful visibility, automation, and enhanced workflows in one cohesive platform, the Spot by NetApp FinOps offering is equipped to move an organization’s cloud cost management beyond one-off savings opportunities to continuous optimizations that deliver increasing value over time. This integrated approach ensures that every aspect of cloud expenditure is scrutinized and optimized for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

See how Spot’s FinOps solution can increase the ROI of an organization’s cloud investment in any region across the globe. Learn more about Spot FinOps.