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Single-Tenancy Environment

What is a single-tenancy environment in cloud computing?


A single-tenancy environment, also known as dedicated hosting or a dedicated instance, refers to a situation where each user or tenant has their own dedicated infrastructure and resources, including servers, storage and network components. These resources aren’t shared with any other users, maximizing performance and control.

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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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Multi-Tenancy Environment

What is a multi-tenancy environment?


In cloud computing, a multi-tenancy environment refers to a situation where multiple users, also referred to as tenants, share the same physical infrastructure and resources. These resources, such as computing power, memory and storage are dynamically allocated based on the needs of each tenant. Each tenant’s data is, however, stored in separate databases to ensure both privacy and security.

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FinOps

What is FinOps?


FinOps refers to financial operations. In relation to cloud technology, Cloud Financial Operations is a practice that focuses on aligning cloud costs with business objectives and improving overall financial management in the cloud. When implemented correctly, it can provide you with a better understanding of your cloud spending patterns, enabling you to make more informed decisions on how to allocate and manage your costs.

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Reduction Clause

What is a reduction clause?


A reduction clause refers to a provision in a software agreement that allows customers to reduce the number of licenses or users covered by their subscription during the term of an agreement. This provides customers with flexibility to adjust their plan to meet evolving business needs, while avoiding paying for licenses or users they no longer require or needing to terminate the contract. The specific terms and requirements of a reduction clause may vary depending on the SaaS provider and the subscription agreement, for example it may be subject to a minimum number of licenses or users.

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