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Want to customize what runs inside your Kubernetes containers? This blog shows you how to use commands and arguments to override Docker defaults, with practical examples and use cases like running startup scripts and testing network connectivity.

In the 2025 State of FinOps report, workload optimization and waste reduction once again top the list of priorities—but this time, it's about action, not just visibility. As FinOps matures, the focus is shifting from simply identifying inefficiencies to systematically fixing them through built-in workflows, context-rich insights, and tighter engineering integration. This article explores how governance, automation, and cultural alignment are shaping the next frontier of FinOps—where every dollar saved is tracked, verified, and sustained at scale.

Deploying on Kubernetes? Avoid common pitfalls with these 21 best practices. From optimizing YAML manifests to managing security, scaling, and observability, these tips will help you ensure smooth, reliable, and efficient deployments. Master Kubernetes the right way and streamline your workflows.

As cloud environments grow in complexity, manual FinOps processes fall short. This article explores how automation transforms cloud cost efficiency—from resolving stale opportunities to aligning optimizations with sprint cycles. Learn how PointFive helps teams embed financial governance into engineering workflows, enabling proactive, scalable, and policy-driven cloud savings without compromising agility.

Deploying to air-gapped Kubernetes clusters is complex and error-prone. Devtron’s Software Distribution Hub simplifies this by automating Helm chart delivery, using private registries and a Release Operator to securely manage and monitor deployments in air gapped enviornments.

PointFive enters 2025 with a bold vision: to scale FinOps through deep engineering engagement, multi-cloud maturity, and breakthrough automation. From real-time anomaly detection to AI-powered insights, PointFive is redefining how teams approach cloud cost optimization. Learn how we’re expanding our platform, deepening partnerships, and showing the world that saving money in the cloud can be powerful—and fun.

This blog introduces GitOps for managing applications and infrastructure using Git, explaining its core principles & benefits like enhanced security, collaboration & automation. It also compares GitOps to CI/CD and highlights how it complements existing DevOps practices.

2025 is set to be a transformative year for FinOps. From AI-powered reporting and rising PaaS adoption to more technical FinOps roles, the focus is shifting from analysis to action. In this article, PointFive explores key trends reshaping the FinOps landscape and how teams can stay ahead with smarter tools, deeper insights, and a proactive approach to cloud cost optimization.

Explore the role of GitOps in configuration management and continuous delivery within Kubernetes. Learn about its pros, such as automated deployment and hands-off operation, and its cons, including risks of automated failures.

Devtron bakes security into CI/CD pipelines—blocking vulnerabilities, enforcing policies, and automating compliance without slowing deployments. Kubernetes-native, audit-ready, and trusted by enterprises.

Blackhawk Network transformed its cloud cost management by partnering with PointFive. With the Analytics module and Opportunities engine, BHN unified reporting, uncovered hidden inefficiencies, and empowered engineers with actionable insights. The result? Improved visibility, reduced costs, and a culture of ownership and proactive optimization across engineering teams.

A global FinTech giant partnered with PointFive to uncover hidden inefficiencies in their DynamoDB usage. With deep waste detection and actionable recommendations, they reduced storage costs by 60% for key tables and eliminated waste from inactive data—achieving significant savings in just 10 days without slowing innovation.