How the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) is Going to Change the Game

Host: Kris Johnson, Anglepoint Chief Product OfficerSpeakers: Riley Jenkins, FOCUS Project Contributor; Jason Kelly, Anglepoint FinOps Practice LeadFor this episode of the ITAM Executive, we’re joined by Riley Jenkins, a contributor to the FinOps Foundation FOCUS project, and Jason Kelly, Director of Anglepoint’s FinOps practice. FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) is a technical project working to establish an open specification for cloud billing data – something that is desperately needed in the industry. But as you’ll hear from Riley and Jason, standardizing cloud cost and usage measures across the multiple Cloud Service Providers, SaaS products, and other billing sources is no easy task.Though it won’t be easy, the impacts of the FOCUS project will have wide-reaching benefits, it’s essential that ITAM and FinOps teams understand the new specification and stay up-to-date as it progresses.By listening to this episode, you’ll learn:What is FOCUSWhy FOCUS matters to IT asset managementThe challenges of benefits of using standardized cloud cost and usage measuresHow to learn more and get involved with FOCUSAnd moreFinOps is one of our top trends in ITAM this year. To learn more, or explore the other top trends, check out our article – The ITAM Evolution: ITAM Trends for the Next 5 Years.If you’re interested in learning more about Riley, Jason, or Kris connect with them on LinkedIn.Listen in on our latest podcasts by checking out the ITAM Executive.Dig into more insights from ITAM executives by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.