The article describes how the author successfully reduced their company's AWS bill by 16% through the use of AWS Compute Savings Plans, specifically tailored for EC2 instances. It provides insights into why FusionAuth Cloud, which operates authentication services, opted for this cost-saving strategy, emphasizing the benefits of flexibility and minimal time investment. The choice of a one-year, no upfront payment option offered a balance between savings and adaptability to changing needs. The author highlights the benefits of FusionAuth Cloud as a managed service, which alleviates operational burdens for users, and explains the importance of data isolation and the challenges of migrating authentication providers. While acknowledging potential downsides, such as commitment to AWS and the possibility of greater savings with longer terms, the strategy aligns with FusionAuth's focus on growth over optimization. Overall, the approach involves periodically purchasing half of the recommended Compute Savings plan to gradually increase coverage, ensuring cost efficiency with minimal effort.