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Auto-Scaling

What is auto-scaling?


Auto-scaling refers to the automatic adjustment of cloud computing resources based on an organization’s current demand and workload. It dynamically adjusts the allocation of resources to match the evolving requirements of an application or system without the need for manual intervention.


There are a number of benefits to using auto-scaling, the first being cost efficiency. By ensuring that resources are scaled up or down as and when needed, organizations can avoid over-provisioning and subsequently reduce unnecessary expenses. It also helps maintain consistent performance levels by automatically adding resources during peak demand periods.

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SaaS Agreement

What is a SaaS agreement?


A SaaS agreement, or contract, details the terms of your purchase from a SaaS vendor.

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Overages

What are overages in SaaS?


In SaaS, overages refer to the additional costs or fees that are incurred when a user exceeds the contracted usage limits or terms of their plan. Examples of overages include user overages, storage overages, API usage overages, feature overages and support overages.

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Cloud Unit Economics

What is cloud unit economics?


By definition, cloud unit economics refers to the financial analysis and evaluation of both the costs and revenue associated with operating a cloud-based business.


In other words, it’s a way of looking at how much it costs to run your business on the cloud, as well as how much it brings in.

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SaaS Management

What is SaaS management?


SaaS management is the process of identifying, managing, and governing the software applications that exist within an organization’s technology portfolio.


When software goes unmanaged, it not only puts the business at risk of data breaches and security issues, but it can also lead to a substantial amount of wasted spend as a result of redundant and duplicate SaaS apps, not to mention unused licenses.

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Cloud Cost Optimization

What is Cloud Cost Optimization?


Cloud cost optimization refers to the process of reducing and optimizing cloud spending, while ensuring optimal resource utilization and maintaining desired performance levels. It ultimately involves managing cloud costs without compromising business objectives or user experience.

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