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Date Published
Author
Sophie Mayerwieser, Christoph Enzinger
Word count
1033
Language
American English
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None

Summary

Dynatrace's new Cost Allocation feature enhances the platform's utility across enterprise departments by enabling automated, detailed attribution of costs to specific teams, departments, or applications, thereby reducing overhead and providing enhanced cost transparency and control. This development supports the adoption of FinOps practices, aligning IT spending with business priorities and optimizing cloud expenditures. Cost Allocation allows organizations to map IT expenses accurately within their organizational structure, promoting strategic decision-making and budget management. It is integrated into the Dynatrace Platform Subscription, offering real-time cost insights and facilitating easier rollout across different departments while ensuring user access aligns with job requirements. The feature leverages the Dynatrace Grail data lakehouse for data analysis and visualization and can be customized to fit an organization's unique needs. Dynatrace's ongoing updates and comprehensive dashboards further support businesses in maintaining transparency and accountability in IT spending.