July 2021 Summaries

Vantage has launched the AWS Cost Leaderboard, a free, publicly accessible website that ranks AWS services by cost, based on anonymized and aggregated data from Vantage users with connected AWS accounts. The leaderboard provides insights into the cost contributions of over 200 AWS services, offering a clearer understanding of how these services impact overall AWS bills. While the data is primarily reflective of Vantage users, it offers a valuable perspective for anyone interested in cloud cost management, helping users compare their own AWS expenses to aggregated customer costs. This resource complements other Vantage tools, such as instances.vantage.sh and console.vantage.sh, and aims to increase transparency and understanding of cloud infrastructure expenses. The leaderboard updates daily and maintains user privacy by ensuring no personal data is shared.

Vantage has introduced automated cost savings recommendations for users with connected AWS accounts, allowing them to identify potential savings without needing to navigate complex AWS pricing structures or periodically analyze their infrastructure. The service, available at no additional cost, profiles AWS accounts and resources to offer actionable suggestions on cost reduction, such as optimizing Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, and storage use. Vantage aims to alleviate the burden on businesses by automating the identification of cost-saving opportunities, thereby allowing companies to focus more on core activities while still benefiting from significant cost reductions, with some customers already experiencing savings of up to 32%. The recommendations are accessible through the Vantage console and are designed to be comprehensive, covering a range of AWS services and resources, with an emphasis on both resource-specific and account-wide optimizations.