PointFive

Explore seven ways PointFive automates daily cloud operations to cut waste, improve reliability, and scale faster.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PointFive introduces a new approach to cloud cost management with Cloud Efficiency Posture Management (CEPM) — a discipline focused on optimizing cloud resource configuration, scaling, and architecture. Unlike traditional FinOps tools that emphasize spend visibility and discounts, CEPM continuously identifies root causes of inefficiency, delivers actionable insights, and embeds optimization into engineering workflows. From misconfigured DynamoDB tables to inefficient Aurora storage settings, PointFive helps teams move beyond surface-level cost savings to drive sustained performance, reliability, and cloud efficiency at scale.

Blackhawk Network, a global leader in branded payment solutions, sought to unify cloud reporting and optimization to a single platform.