Company
Date Published
Author
Kelsey Rosen
Word count
1195
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Harness has modernized its Commitment Orchestrator to help FinOps teams manage cloud commitments more effectively, providing a unified view of Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, on-demand, and Spot usage with enhanced metrics and streamlined workflows. This update introduces a redesigned interface, faster performance, and the foundation for AI-powered insights, allowing teams to optimize spending with less manual effort. The platform offers a centralized dashboard for visibility, integrates Spot Instances into commitment analysis, and supports detailed reporting through Net Amortized and Unblended Cost views. By employing an Atomization strategy, Harness breaks long-term commitments into smaller, manageable units to reduce lock-in risk and enhance flexibility. With an emphasis on AI-driven automation, Harness aims to transform complex cloud cost management into an intuitive process, offering features that predict, explain, and optimize spending without constant manual oversight.