Breaking Down Data Silos with FOCUS

When data specifications and formats from public cloud providers, SaaS, and other vendors are highly diverse, how do you reduce data complexity to make informed decisions? In this FinOps Fridays episode, Shawn Alpay, FOCUS Working Group Chair from the FinOps Foundation, gives an overview of the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS ™) and how it helps:

• Standardize cost and usage data across SaaS, public cloud, and other vendors
• Break down silos to synthesize actionable insights
• Enhance collaboration between FinOps and business intelligence teams