Track 2

Kubernetes creates valuable efficiencies for agencies seeking to simplify application deployment, management, and scaling. It also introduces complexities to cloud cost management, and that’s where FinOps shines. In this session, we’ll provide practical guidance that IT teams can use to implement FinOps in Kubernetes environments for better visibility into cloud spending, optimal resource utilization, and alignment of cloud investments with business and mission goals.

Federal agencies are experimenting with the Finance and Operations (FinOps) model for cloud financial management, heightening the business value of cloud through a combination of systems, best practices, and culture. In this session, we’ll explore how IT leaders can implement FinOps innovations in phases, guided by six core principles aimed at optimizing and accelerating the cloud journey.

Traditional IT financial management (ITFM) often struggles to account for the distributed nature of edge computing. This can lead to fragmented cost data and difficulty in demonstrating the business value of edge investments. This session explores how integrating technology business management (TBM) and strategic portfolio management (SPM) with ITFM empowers agencies with a comprehensive view of edge spending and enables agencies to align edge investments with strategic mission objectives.