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Date Published
Author
Julie Herd
Word count
878
Language
English
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None

Summary

Harness Cloud Cost Management (CCM) has garnered recognition in The Forrester Wave™: Cloud Cost Management And Optimization, Q3 2022, for its innovative approach to reducing cloud expenses through features like Intelligent Cloud AutoStopping and Kubernetes cluster right-sizing. Initially introduced in Q3 2020, Harness CCM was developed in response to the rising need for efficient cloud cost management tools as more customers transitioned to cloud-native infrastructure. The platform's focus is on automating cost savings, with Cloud AutoStopping identifying and halting idle cloud resources in real-time to prevent unnecessary expenditure. Additionally, Harness CCM offers a comprehensive cost management strategy for Kubernetes, providing visibility, savings, and forecasting capabilities. The Perspectives feature allows users to view cloud cost data from various angles tailored to business needs, facilitating better governance and optimization decisions. With only two years in the market, Harness CCM has already positioned itself among the top 10 providers in the cloud cost management sector, demonstrating significant growth and impact on customers' cloud cost efficiency.