Kion Revolutionizes CloudOps
Kion revolutionizes CloudOps by setting better defaults and automatically applying policies, permissions, and rules for all new projects.
We offer a unified approach, delivering multicloud, multi-org, and multi-account visibility and controls, empowering organizations to effectively manage their complex cloud environments from a single, centralized platform.
Visibility
A centralized view of security and financials across all cloud resources.
Guardrails
Controls that define what accounts and roles can or can’t do.
Automation
Automated tasks and processes, enforcing guardrails and remediating drift.
Guidance
Tailored recommendations to improve CloudOps practices.
The Future of FinOps is CloudOps
FinOps + CloudOps, Integrated Seamlessly
As cloud operations (CloudOps) evolve, we foresee a future where CloudOps teams will shoulder greater responsibilities in ensuring financial governance within organizations. As cloud infrastructures expand -- driven by multicloud adoption and AI advancements -- the need for robust governance processes to manage costs becomes paramount.
The future of FinOps will depend on a unified CloudOps approach, where governance, automation, and cost control work hand-in-hand to maximize the value of the cloud.
Governance at the Core of CloudOps
Traditionally, CloudOps is focused on account provisioning and compliance monitoring, but the expansion of cloud environments, the rise of AI, and multicloud complexity have shifted these responsibilities. Now, CloudOps teams must proactively govern not just security, but also cloud spending, ensuring that organizations remain in control of costs while driving innovation.
FinOps + CloudOps: A Unified Approach
The Future of FinOps in Action
FinOps teams traditionally handle cost optimization reactively—cutting unnecessary spending and purchasing discounts after the fact. However, by integrating FinOps practices directly into CloudOps governance, organizations can move from reactive cost management to proactive control. This is where the power of CloudOps shines.
- Account Requested: A request is made for a new AI sandbox account.
- Least-Privileged Access Granted: The account is automatically provisioned with least privileged access and restricted to only a handful of developers.
- Automated Guardrails: Automation is in place at the time of creation to ensure that resources spun up are in line with tagging and compliance policies.
- Financial Enforcements: A financial policy is put in place to prevent more than $300/day, automatically restricted to only US regions, and only certain AI-based services are permitted to be deployed.
- Provisioned Account: Within a few hours, you have a newly provisioned account, direct visibility into ownership, appropriate controls, and the ability to see identity, compliance, and cost within one view.
Embracing Automation & Proactive Governance
While dedicated FinOps teams remain crucial in fostering cost-awareness and educating stakeholders, the future of FinOps lies in a governance-first approach leaving the future success of FinOps practices intricately linked with the capabilities and collaboration with CloudOps teams.
By embracing automation and proactive governance, organizations can achieve greater efficiency and cost savings and go faster with less risk and the following are possible:
- Visibility into security and financials across your organization
- Guardrails to control and define what accounts or roles can or can’t do
- Enhanced security to reduce the risk of overprivileged access
- Automation to enforce guardrails and stop the busy work
- Cost management strategies that prevent cost overruns before they happen
Driving Accountability and Innovation
As CloudOps continues to evolve, it empowers organizations to embed financial governance into every layer of cloud operations. By giving teams visibility into their spending every time they access cloud services, CloudOps fosters a cost-aware culture that drives accountability.
Ultimately, the future of FinOps is CloudOps, where financial governance is automated, visibility is comprehensive, and cloud operations are governed seamlessly. At Kion, we're excited to continue enabling organizations to achieve this future, ensuring financial, operational, and security governance work together to maximize cloud value.
