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Posts by Steve Rastall (Founder & CEO):

A Guide to Azure Savings Plans and Strategic Cost Optimisation

A Guide to Azure Savings Plans and Strategic Cost Optimisation

Azure Savings Plans emerge as a key tool in your cloud management tool box, providing flexibility and cost savings for organisations aiming to streamline their cloud expenses.

In this guide, we will delve into the intricacies of Azure Savings Plans and how partnering with a knowledgeable entity like IG CloudOps, a UK-based Azure consultancy, can help businesses effectively manage their resources and curb unnecessary expenditures.

From Analytics to Action: AWS Cost Monitoring for Business Success

From Analytics to Action: AWS Cost Monitoring for Business Success

In this blog, we explore the role of AWS cost monitoring, exploring how businesses can leverage analytics to drive actionable insights and achieve sustainable financial savings. Additionally, we'll highlight how CloudOps' cloud management software, with its direct connection to AWS APIs for live cost data, can be a game-changer in this dynamic environment.

Save on your Azure Bills: Practical Steps for Azure Cost Analysis

Save on your Azure Bills: Practical Steps for Azure Cost Analysis

Your infrastructure costs in the Azure cloud can make or break your department's budget. As an ISV with infrastructure scaling on demand budgeting and analysing your Azure costs is even more important. It can be the difference between making or losing money. 

Efficient Azure cost analysis can help you identify areas of improvement, optimise spending, and ultimately save on your Azure bills. In this blog post, we'll explore practical steps you can take to ensure cost-effectiveness in your Azure environment.

AWS & Azure Monitoring: Zabbix Consultants for Cloud Optimisation

AWS & Azure Monitoring: Zabbix Consultants for Cloud Optimisation

If you use Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure to power your operations, IG CloudOps can help you. While these cloud platforms offer unprecedented scalability and flexibility, they also introduce new complexities in terms of resource management, cost optimisation, and ensuring the highest levels of performance.

This is where Zabbix consultants with AWS and Azure expertise come into play, offering a unique blend of skills that can contribute significantly to efficient cloud resource management.

Is the AWS cloud certified architect qualification worth it?

Is the AWS cloud certified architect qualification worth it?

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, certifications have become pivotal in establishing one's expertise and credibility. AWS, the industry giant in cloud computing, offers a range of certifications, including the coveted AWS Certified Solutions Architect. But is investing the time and effort into earning this qualification truly worth it?

Let's delve into the value of this certification and why experience remains unparalleled in the realm of AWS architecture.

Choosing the Right Azure Professional Services Provider

Choosing the Right Azure Professional Services Provider

Successful implementation and management of Azure services often require an Azure expert. That's where Azure professional services providers come into play. But with so many Azure partners, how do you choose the right one to provide the Azure professional services you need?

In this blog post, we'll explore the key factors to consider when selecting an Azure professional services provider to ensure a seamless transition to the cloud.